Enchanted Mountain Shih Tzu

About my puppies

Our Prices do not include shipping or Full AKC.  Puppies are sold on a Spay/Neuter pet contract only. If you are interested in full AKC and you run a small, reputable and quality breeding program, please email your resume to enchantedmountain@comcast.net . I will only give breeding rights to breeders I know or have good references on.  Certain litters will not be sold on Full AKC under any circumstances. 

We do not sale our puppies to Brokers, Mills, or Pet Shops under any circumstances! We do investigate all inquiries for full AKC.

Why no breeding rights?

I get asked this question a lot. There are many reasons why almost all reputable breeders will sale with no breeding rights, which basically means they will have a limited registration with the AKC. Also most breeders including myself will sell with a spay/neuter contract, which basically means you must get the dog or puppy spayed or neutered before AKC paperwork is given to you.  This just insures us that your puppy is truly your pet and is not being used for breeding purposes.  There are three main reasons why I do not sell with breeding rights.

1- I want to make sure she/he goes to a pet home only.  I sell my puppies online all the time and it is hard to know who is a puppy mills or brokers and I would never forgive myself if she/he landed in the hands of either one.

2-There are so many things that can go wrong when a female whelps puppies and I want to make sure if she is bred she is only bred by a very knowledgeable breeder (so I usually just steer clear of it all together), it is hard to know how much knowledge someone has with breeding especially small dogs. There are many life threatening things that can happen when breeding dogs, not to mention how to revive puppies or recognize when a puppy has problems or when the mom has problems, ect.

3-,  I am not in the business to populate any animal shelters.  If I allow someone to breed that will then allow others to breed, it is a huge chain reaction and I feel very strongly about that.  Most “non-breeders” don’t even think twice about selling without full breeding rights and it causes lots of pups to be sold for below average prices to homes that really can’t afford them or don’t think twice about getting rid of them when they are no longer wanted.

Of course some breeders want to protect their lines as they have worked hard to get those lines to where they want them as far as quality, look and overall health.  Those things don't  come easy or cheap.

Thank  you for understanding :)

Honesty is my best policy

I choose to disclose everything about my puppies.  I generally will list any major flaws right on my website by their pictures in their description. For me honesty is the best policy. Every breeder has things that just happen at no fault of their own. I know a lot of breeders will not disclose these things right away as they don't want to be judged by other breeders or potential customers, however these things happen, even to the best breeders. Most breeders will get the occasional inguinal hernia or umbilical hernia. This is how we learn about our lines and can make adjustments, based on our results of a particular breeding.  See my page of common puppy "flaws". 

I know I lose sales do to the fact I disclose every little thing about my puppies, but the trade off is worth it.  I believe if you buy a puppy over the internet you should know as much about that puppy as you possibly can.  You don't want to get your hopes up about a puppy just to learn it has a "flaw" that you don't want to deal with.

About Prices

(please read this carefully if you are questioning paying a higher price for a puppy)

Honestly, if you are looking for "cheap", this is not the place (I am just trying to be honest).  My prices will range from $600 to $1500 for ltd. registration (depending on many factors).  I can not compete with the pricing from just anybody.  I put a lot of time, effort and expense into the care of my adult dogs and puppies, so I can offer you a sound, quality, healthy, well adjusted baby that has been taken care of in a way that makes them worth every penny.  I spend many hours of every day studying and learning how to be and excellent breeder and how to take care of my adults and babies. I do literally spend an hour or two every night talking with other breeders or studying things on the internet.   I want to know what my vet knows and more when it comes making sure my babies are happy and healthy.  My time and effort alone is worth anything you may pay for these sweet little things. These precious little spirits are members of my family and I care for them as such.  They will never stay dirty or be in a dirty environment (not to say they don't make a complete mess when munching down on their mush). I wipe down the floor of their play pen with a disinfectant at least 2-3 times a day where they sleep and play, especially while they are learning to use a potty pad.  They are groomed from the beginning.  Their nails are trimmed almost right away.  I trim the hair on their bums so they can stay clean.  I also shower them with many many hugs and kisses everyday. Both Moms, Dads and Babies are fed only the highest quality food (Which trust me isn't cheap), I highly recommend Innova brand dog food and that is what I personally feed my adults and puppies. I have also used Blue Buffalo and like that also.  The Moms and Dads are all purchased from reputable breeders and quality breeding practices.  They do not come cheap.  The puppies will have at least their first shots, be de-wormed, and dew claws removed  All puppies will go home with a puppy packet which includes a puppy food starter packet, toy, Blanket, & Vaccination Schedule.  If the babies are well groomed, fed top quality food and living in a clean, warm and sanitary environment with lots of toys and socialization and the parents are living in that same type of environment and only bred for the first few years of their lives, then I can guarantee to you there is no way anyone could sell their puppies for $300-$500 on a regular basis and even come close to covering even the basic expenses of an average breeding program if it is done properly and with the experience and knowledge needed.

The price of your puppy is only a small investment compared to the lifetime of love they have to offer you.....

Shipping

Shipping will be available for a fee of $300. This cost is to cover The Airfare, Vet visit/health certificate, crate, & gas.  No puppy will be shipped until it weighs at least 2lbs or is at least 8 weeks of age. Some puppies are not 2lbs by 8 weeks and will not be shipped until the proper weight is reached. I will hold a puppy at my discretion until I feel he/she is ready to fly.

I use Continental airlines as much as possible.  If Continental does not fly to your area, I will then use Delta.  If using Delta gives the puppy a nonstop flight I will use them as well as the puppy will have less flight time ( I will not fly Delta in hot or cold temperatures).

Deposits and Payment schedule

If you would like to be put on a waiting list please let me know.  It is free of charge but we require you to make a decision on your puppy within just a couple of days after being told which puppies are available and 1/2 of the purchase price to be paid within 1 week of picking out your puppy.  If you do not want a puppy out of a particular litter you may wait for another litter.  It is all based on a first come first serve basis.  We then require that the remaining balance be paid two weeks prior to getting your puppy.  This gives us enough time to work out any payment problems or issues.  If you are picking up your puppy or we are delivering him/her to you and you are paying the remaining balance at that time, we only except cash for the remaining payment.  I will not leave the puppy with you unless there is cash.  Unfortunately I have had a few bad experiences and my lessons have been learned.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:  PayPal +3% fee,  Money Order,  Cashiers Check or Cash  ONLY :) I will except a personal check for a deposit only, as it should have enough time to clear the bank.

All payments must be received 2 weeks prior to shipping your puppy,  If I am meeting you in person, I only accept cash  thank you for understanding.

REFUNDS 

Refunds are not given under any circumstances.  Please read the  puppy contract closely for details.  Please be sure you are ready to take on the commitment of a new family member/ puppy before purchasing or placing a deposits.  Puppy's are living, breathing little spirits and you must be prepared to take on the responsibility of your new baby. To raise a healthy well adjusted baby takes a lot of patience and effort and you must be prepared for that.

Deposits are non refundable, but can be put toward a future puppy.

About my sizes

 At Enchanted Mountain Shih Tzu we prefer The smaller standard (9-11 lb) and imperial sized babies (6-9 lbs).  I personally prefer my Shih Tzu's between 6-10 lbs with short and stocky bodies. Most my babies are short and stocky and carry good weight for their size.  They should on average range between 8"-9" tall maturing in the weight range of 8-11 lbs. I may at times have babies in the 6-8 lb range as I do have a few adults that carry for some smaller sizes also.

 I breed for overall quality, temperament and beauty. Know matter what the weight they should have good substance.  They never look like they weigh as much as they do. Even though I love the 6-10 lb range and that is my ultimate goal, I can not, with absolute certainty, guarantee a size and weight.  I feel whether someone breeds for a perfect pet or a perfect show dog they should always be striving for perfection and breeding to improve on what you already have. Some of my babies have Champions in there 5 generation pedigree some do not, but either way we breed for overall health, quality and looks. Keep in mind smaller lines will not have Champions solely because of the size issue, not due to quality.  There are many many people out there that has no desire to show a dog, but wants that same quality in their pet (big or small).

Weight vs Size

Please remember you can not completely tell the "size" of a Shih Tzu by weight alone.  Some Shih Tzu can carry a lot of weight for their size.  Most of my dogs are short and stocky and carry a good amount of weight for the overall size. I like the short fat and stocky look. I have one dog that is 6.5 lbs and one that is 11 lbs and both are about 8.25" tall and 10" long.  You simply can not tell the size by weight alone (of course one looks very petite while the other looks very stocky). If you are looking for that 3-5 lb Shih Tzu please be aware of how small they actually will be.....a 3-5 lb shih tzu will be similar in "size" to a 2lb Chihuahua (tiny tiny tiny and very fragile).  Shih Tzu's carry a ton of weight for the height and length generally.  I could carry our 6 lb firefly in an average purse......so please realize just how small even a 6-9 lb Shih Tzu could be for a family.  A family with children should look for a Shih Tzu above 7 lbs under most circumstances as Shih Tzu's under 7 lbs are generally very petite and fragile.

About My Colors

I prefer to breed for the rare type colors (I guess I like to be different), some refer to them as exotic colors and or recessive colors.  I absolutely love the chocolates with there cute brown noses, the light creamy blues ,whites and bright non-fading reds are some of my favorites.  All of these colors must be bred carefully and responsibly.  No matter what the color or size my goal is to provide a beautiful quality baby that will be loved and there for you for many years to come. 

Everything I do will only be in the best interest of my babies!