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Sapphire Shih tzu is a small Shih Tzu home located in beautiful
Kalispell, Montana, halfway between Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the
Mississippi.
The first time I saw a Shih Tzu, it was love at first sight, and I still love the breed dearly.
They are the most endearing little dogs who will steal any heart in a moment. To this day, when I walk into a specialty
show and see all the Shih Tzu ready to go into the ring, all looking so stunning, it is still magical for me. I
am very concerned about doing what is best for the breed, so that each Shih Tzu has the opportunity to live a full and happy
life, free from pain of physical abnormality or emotional stress.
I enjoy showing my dogs as an owner/handler in both the United States and Canada, and I
believe that obtaining championship titles helps prove the quality. I maintain a small number of dogs so that they
all get the time and attention they deserve. My personal goal is to breed the best quality I can, for
both structure and temperment. All breedings are planned well in advance and I breed according to the AKC standard
for the Shih Tzu and adhere to the American Shih Tzu club's code of ethics. I am currently a member of the Canadian Shih
Tzu club.
I occasionally have puppies available as show prospects or for pets. My babies are all raised in my house. All pet puppies are sold with a health guarantee,
AKC limited registry and a spay/neuter requirement. I am a certified obedience trainer and offer a 7
week puppy manners/obedience class for all new owners and their babies, using positive reinforcement methods. After
the classes end, I am approved by AKC to offer the test and qualify your puppy for the Canine Good Citizen certificate.
I do not sell dogs for breeding purposes. If you are outside the area, dogs can be shipped at certain times of
the year, and I will be available by phone to help you with your new babies's manners.
SPECIAL
ATTENTION PLEASE
- Please do not purchase a puppy from a pet store
- Do not be taken in by the myth of the Imperial or Tiny Teacup
- Do not be mislead by the misconceptions about "designer dogs"
- Do not be fooled by the term "Champion Lines"
- Ask how does the breeder knows her puppy is "quality"
- You get what you pay for...if a puppy is lower priced, ask "why"
Photos of where and how I live
I am a Silpada Sterling Silver Designs representative. Silpada is all hand-crafted, .925
sterling with a life-time warranty. It is a company started by 2 women, and is family owned. I love their
products because of the quality, the guarantee, and the value. If you would like to, you may view the
entire catalog on line at www.mysilpada.com/Debi.Buchholz
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