At Northstar Shih Tzu, we prioritize the health and temperament of our dogs above all else. We carefully select breeding pairs to ensure that our puppies are not only beautiful but also have excellent personalities. Our dogs are health tested for genetic conditions through Embark or cleared through parentage. We begin ENS (early neurological stimulation) as recommended by AKC at just a few days old. This helps improve stress response, immunity, and cardiovascular health to ensure our puppies grow into confident, adaptable dogs. Every puppy is held and loved on by our children and exposed to regular life events (vacuum, loud noises, different temperatures, regular bathing and blow drying, potty pad or litter box training, etc). Our program is built on health, temperament, breed standard, socialization, and highly sought after colors.