Bar-Lar Shih Tzu -Our Babies

Proud, Long Standing Members Of:
American Shih Tzu Club
American Kennel Club
Montgomery Kennel Club

We are doing very limited breeding.
If you are interested in one of our babies, please email us.

*Puppies are $800 and up
*AKC limited registration
*Full health guarantee
*Vet checked, First Shots

If you are interested in one of our beautiful babies,
Fill out the form below and we will email you information and pictures.

Please do not support ANY pet stores when looking to purchase your next baby.
The babies sold in the pet stores are either bred and raised in mass facilities or purchased
in breed lots from back yard breeders/puppy mills to be sold to the pet store business.
There is no thought given to the individual traits that make a breed correct and true to
what the breed should be.
I.E. correct size, correct coat texture, correct eyes, health issues and so much more.
Find a reputable show breeder that actively shows and has had success in the ring.
This gives you the assurance that your baby has been bred and raised in the best way and
the breeder has worked hard to eliminate not only poor traits but health issues.
Show breeders prices are fair and normally less expensive than pet stores.
Their babies also come with health guarantees. So before you decide to buy a new baby,
Please look for a show breeder or contact the National breed club for the particular breed
you are looking for. They can help get you in touch with a reputable breeder.

DO YOUR HOME WORK!
Its up to you to be educated about your purchase both for your new baby and for
the protection of breeds in general. This includes "Designer Breeds".
More information on them below.

We occasionally have pet puppies available. We do not sell any babies for breeding purposes. They are sold as pets to be spayed/neutered. We strive to produce the very Best Shih Tzu possible using the Shih Tzu Standard as our guide. All of our babies are AKC registered and we provide a full written health guarantee. They are happy, healthy and given the very best start possible. We have owned and bred over 40 Champions and are willing to answer any questions you may have about this exceptional breed or if you would like to see what is available.

Important Breed Information

Your Shih Tzu and Your Veterinarian - Click to learn more
Information you should know about our breed before you go to the Vet.

Umbilical hernia's - Click to learn about them
They are common in our breed. You can expect that your puppy probably will have one.
Above is a link so that you can be more informed about them.

Imperial, Tea Cup or Toy Shih Tzu - Click to learn more about them

The American Shih Tzu Club is a wealth of information about our Breed.

Click here to go to their website

Occasionally we have young adult dogs available. We also occasionally retire girls from our breeding program. They are sold with a spay/neuter agreement as well. They are perfect for adult homes and senior citizens that are looking for a companion but do not want an energetic puppy. The retired girls are usually 3-6 years old. You are welcome to call or email us for more information.

There is currently a new trend to mix different breeds together, especially toy breeds. They are calling these dogs "Designer Breeds". I have even heard that buyers are being told that the breeds are hybrids and are much healthier. This doesn't' even make good sense! When you combined 2 breeds you are taking on whatever problems the breeds have individually. You are also combining different coat types such as long and short or straight and curly. Also different temperaments that may not blend well together. It takes many years to produce a consistent type so that the same characteristics breed true every time.
One of the great things about purchasing a purebred dog is so that you can read the individual standard for the breed your interested in and best match up the right breed for you and your family depending on your wants and needs. A breed receives AKC approval after many years of hard work to consistently produce correct breed traits.

Unfortunately there are probably always going to be mixed breeds because there are always going to be irresponsible humans. If these breedings must occur, they should be the result of accidents, certainly not created for the purpose of making money!

Webster's Dictionary Definition of a Mutt is:
(mut) n. Slang. A dog of mixed breed. mongrel.

All dogs deserve good homes, please use your common sense and don't be a part of this horrible money making scheme.

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