Rusty is a chocolate and white male Shih Tzu puppy available from Double YY Puppies in Arthur, Illinois.
Rusty is a chocolate and white male Shih-Tzu puppy raised with thoughtful care, early socialization, and gentle handling to support healthy development. He receives daily interaction and thoughtful development to help him grow into a confident, well-adjusted companion.
Our goal is simple: to give each puppy a strong foundation—physically, emotionally, and socially—before he joins his forever family.
This Shih Tzu puppy is fully leash trained and currently making progress with crate training. Early training helps build confidence, encourage good manners, and support an easier transition into a new home. With continued positive reinforcement, this intelligent and affectionate Shih Tzu puppy will be well prepared to continue developing strong house training, crate training, leash walking, and socialization skills.
Shih Tzu puppies are known for their affectionate, gentle, and loving personalities. Combining the loyal, devoted nature of the Shih Tzu with the cheerful, friendly temperament of the Bichon Frise, these puppies thrive on companionship and enjoy being an active part of family life.
Our puppies are raised with thoughtful care and daily interaction in an environment designed to support early development.
Daily handling and gentle interaction
Exposure to household sights and sounds
Interaction with adults, children, and other pets
Early neurological stimulation or enrichment activities
This intentional start helps promote confidence, resilience, and smoother transitions into new homes.
Each Shih Tzu puppy goes home with attentive health care, which includes:
Veterinary exam or Letter of Health prior to placement
Vaccinations up to date
Deworming up to date
Microchip
2 Year Genetic Health Guarantee
30-day Peace of Mind Health Guarantee with Trupanion Pet Insurance
Parents are health tested according to breed standards, which may include genetic testing and OFA evaluations. More info on the parents is below.
Each puppy is sent home with a starter package to support a smooth transition, which may include:
Toy or blanket with familiar scent
Starter food or supplements
Health records and care information
Double YY Puppies is a family-based breeder committed to ethical breeding, early socialization, and lifelong support for puppy families.
We are proud members of the Responsible Dog Breeder Network, which means our puppies are raised with:
Health testing and transparency
Early socialization and enrichment
Ethical, welfare-first breeding practices
Ongoing support for adoptive families
We are committed to raising healthy, happy, well-socialized puppies and placing them thoughtfully into homes where they will thrive. Our dogs are raised with care, integrity, and respect—for the dogs themselves and the families who welcome them home.
Location: Arthur, IL
Call or Text: 217-472-2230
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