Meadowlyns Dream Shih Tzu & True Chinese Imperials
Where Your Shih Tzu Dreams Come True!
Health, Quality, Beauty, Honesty, and Service NOT Quantity
Thank you for visting my site. I hope you enjoy your visit. I am a hobby breeder of AKC Shih Tzu. My mission is to breed quality puppies in a loving and clean environment. Each of my dogs is treated with dignity and respect. My dogs are my beloved pets and are current on all their vaccinations, groomed and spoiled. Not only are my dogs checked with my vet to make sure that they are fit for breeding, but I have state of the art testing done with DOGenes at great expense to make sure that they are not carriers of JRD, the most common genetic defect in the breed. I base my breeding program on that information. When choosing to buy a puppy from Meadowlyn's what you will get is a well rounded, healthy and happy furbaby that is ready to be a member of your family!
Please note that we are hobby breeders as a family ventrue and not all of the dogs live with me. This is something that my parents have gotten to enjoy in their golden years and they help me. I do all of the whelping, shots, dew claw removal with the help of a dear friend to make things manageable. The dogs feel more like pets that way also.
Before Considering a Shih Tzu as Your Next Family Member
Although the Shih Tzu is a fairly easy dog to take care of, they do not do well being left alone for long periods of time. They are a very social little dog and demand human companionship. They are fine being left alone for 7-8 hours a day and are soooo happy to see you when you get home. But beyond that, they tend to get depressed and can act out if they are left alone for long periods of time or not given some "one on one" time. I find that even with all of the dogs that I have, it is imperative that I hold, brush and play with each dog sometime during the day. They will compete for attention and I do my best to make sure their social needs are met. Even bath time can be a fun time for them. They like the human touch, the brushing and the pampering. The others all watch and wait in turn. It's really quite comical. You'd think they'd run for the hills.
The times they do appear to want to run for the hills is when I prepare a puppy for his new home. I make the puppy goody bag, bathe the puppy and and put a little bow on the puppy and into a little soft crate for safe keeping and to stay clean and "presentable" until the new parents come.By the way, it doesn't always work out that way, the puppy can make him or herself a mess! Well, they are starting to catch on. They know when the bags are being made someone is leaving. Shih Tzu are so smart. They kind of get quiet as to say not me....I'll just hide over here for awhile.
Their exercise needs are minimal and a short walk should suffice. They do love their walks and they walk with such pride. They have such a proud little walk, holding their heads and tails so high. Look at me, I'm out for a walk! They especially like to go out when wearing a new jacket or sweater, they are such show-offs!
Their upkeep is most intensive in the brushing of their hair, yes, they actually have hair. A quick brush-out daily will keep up their coat so you don't have to deal with mats later. Either that or you can keep the hair short so it's not a problem. It is important that you consider the grooming expense when making your decision if this is the right dog for you.
You need to research the breed to make sure that this is the dog that you want. Shih Tzu's live 12-14 years and that's a considerable commitment. One thing for sure, if you decide on a Shih Tzu, you'll get back what you give 10 fold. They are incredible! AND NO, they are not yappy.....But, they are very good watch dogs and do bark and carry on when they know something is not right. They might be small but they have the heart of gold. In my opinion, there is not a better companion dog. They are simply amazing!
Meadowlyn's specialty is bringing quality AKC Shih Tzu in small standard and tiny type, which some call Imperials to the greater Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and surrounding areas in Washington state and parts of nearby Oregon. My puppies usually grow to be in the 4 to 9 pound range, most of them being 7-8 pounds. I am familiar with what my particular breedings produce so I am fairly accurate at weight estimates. I don't chance breeding very small females, instead, I use small males to produce the smaller puppies. You don't have to have your pet shipped from out of state when you have an experienced breeder here locally who works with the best of the best breeders across the United States and has brought these dogs into my program to create the very best lines possible. We now have some of the top lines here in Seattle and I am producing awesome pups right here! I will continue to replace dogs when they retire with dogs in this catagory. Extensive research has been done by me to achieve the rare colors, nice flat noses, short legs and cobby bodies. Above all, I put emphasis on health and temperament. I have learned much in a network with other breeders across the United States and have applied this knowledge to my breeding. I continue to learn and grow as we discover new tidbits of information about the breed and this information will always be applied to my breeding program. I will, from time to time, have females available who are retiring that are about 4 years old. I am careful to make sure that they are socialized and can make the transition to go into loving homes and be able to walk on a leash, ride in a car, be potty trained for the most part and be healthy both physically and mentally. It is hard to let them go but by screening potential homes, I find that I am able to place them and feel good about it. They will go to their new homes up to date on their shots and spayed and I will send them with their medical records and their history. I often include baby and other pictures during their time with me.
Meadowlyn's beautiful Shih Tzu puppies come in small standard and Imperial size. We provide chocolates, reds, golds, blacks, all in solid colors. We also have parti-colors in all of the above colors and brindle. All adults are kept in top condition at all times. I do not take short cuts when it comes to my dogs. The adults are well socialized and pleasant to be around. They are well behaved and expected to be so. It is my feeling that dogs with boundaries are happier and feel loved. My females have been great moms with their litters. They are raised in a busy household with lots of coming and goings and other pets. I do however keep mama and babies quiet the first couple of weeks to enjoy that special time together.
I continue to read and learn and am not afraid to make a change if I see a better way. Puppies are handled by me daily from birth and put through a Bio-Sensor program to stimulate their growth, both physically and mentally. You get everything that you get from another breeder plus more. I do not have a job outside of the home. My dogs are a full time job and a full time joy! If you have any questions, feel free to e mail me at meadow757@yahoo.com
We breed Shih Tzu and only Shih Tzu!
