Passionately Preserving the Shih Tzu Legacy
Purposefully Placed in Show & Companion Homes
Preservation ~ The AKC Standard
Welcome
At Northstar Shih Tzu, we breed not just for today—but with a vision for the breed’s future. Every litter is a reflection of our commitment to breed preservation, health, temperament, and purpose.
About Northstar Shih Tzu
Our Mission
At Northstar Shih Tzu, we are dedicated to breeding a healthy and happy Shih Tzu! Our mission focuses on preserving the breed's integrity while ensuring each puppy is raised with love and care.
About Northstar Shih Tzu
AKC Champion Bloodlines
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
AKC Champion Bloodlines
A blue ribbon icon identifies puppies with AKC Conformation Champion bloodlines. At least one dog in this puppy's parentage, going back three generations, earned an AKC Conformation Championship (CH) or Grand Championship (GCH) title.
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
A Bred with H.E.A.R.T. badge represents a breeder who has pledged to uphold the values of health, education, accountability, responsibility, and tradition within their program. These breeders meet breed-specific health testing standards and take part in continuing education through AKC-provided or AKC-approved educational courses, seminars, or conferences each year.
AKC Breeder Of Merit
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
AKC Breeder Of Merit
AKC Breeder Of Merit
A Breeder of Merit badge represents a breeder who has committed to performing health screenings and ensuring that in every litter they breed their puppy’s appearance, temperament, and abilities are true to their breeds standard.