Hi this is Kim from xxxx. We are hobby breeders and none of our dogs are ever caged or without constant care. Please be careful as there is no such thing as a “cheap” healthy purebred dog. Costs run very low out there and I can assure you that this is the difference between a quality breeder and the alternative situation which we are NOT. Mama and babies are NEVER caged. Beware of people not allowing you in their homes. Please don’t let someone ship you a dog. It’s ok to not buy one of our dogs - but make certain you know everything about the parents and previous litters. References are available for our other litters. We offer full transparency. We have a litter that is 8 weeks old. They can go home at 11 weeks. Possibly earlier if we feel the pup is ready. ShihTzu’s need a little extra time w mama compared to other breeds. I keep them in the room next to mine and they have playtime and training and lots of love. They are never alone for more than two hours. We have three for sale at present. I’ll be happy to text more pictures. Two girls and a boy - he is the dark brown one. They are all VERY affectionate and have their own personalities. We are hands on with getting to know our buyers before selling. We want to meet you and we want you to spend time with your animal before making a commitment. I can give you references to call - this is mama’s second litter. All pups from her first litter are healthy and happy. Dad is AKC and mama is ACA. Puppies go home with shots and a vet checkup and a starter kit bed,food,toys, grooming supplies etc. All are using the pads for pee and poop. They are well socialized. Please reach out to me at any time. The dark brown is the male. The long haired pair are the parents Oliver and Tippi. xxx-xxx-xxxx