Where is Morningstar’s Shih Tzu located?
Brighton Mo
Does Morningstar’s Shih Tzu offer Breeding rights? ( full or limited registration)
At this time we do not offer breeding rights, Our puppies leave us with limited registration with a spay/neuter pet only contract.
What payments are accepted?
Cash, Venmo, Cash App, and Good Dog payments. (GOODDOG.COM)
We do not accept checks, cashiers check, money orders, paypal.
What is our Non-refundable holding fee policy?
$350 Non-refundable holding fee is due after we approve your application and you have decided on a puppy. Puppies remain listed as available until a holding fee is received to place a hold on that puppy.
If leaving the state of Missouri they will need a health certificate issued. (We do not have health certificates issued until the Non-refundable holding fee is paid and the puppy can not leave Missouri without one)
Final payment is due at pick up. Final payment maybe in Cash unless you used Good Dog. Final payment is made with their payment system using the Good Dog app. (per their policy.)
How do I contact Morningstar’s Shih Tzu?
Email: morningstarshihtzu@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarsShihTzu/
Good Dog: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/morningstars-shih-tzu-missouri
Phone: We do not do phone calls at this time due to telephonophobia and hearing issues ( Thank you for your understanding)
How much will my puppy weigh as an adult?
AKC standard for Shih Tzu’s weight for mature dogs is 9 to 16 pounds. All our adults are between the standard, with a couple of our females just under the standard. We do not breed with smaller sizes as a goal. Your puppy should grow within the standard, but remember, diet, exercise, and home environment all factor into adult weight.
I would like to see Morningstar’s Shih Tzu and their puppies. Is it possible to visit?
Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot allow visitors to our home due to the safety concerns of our children and unvaccinated puppies. We want to make sure our puppies are protected from lethal puppy diseases such as Distemper and Pravo. They have developing immune systems that can not fight off those deadly diseases.
However, we would happily arrange a meeting in a public location once the puppy you are interested in has received their first shots. Please note that a non-refundable holding fee will need to be paid to guarantee the puppy’s availability.
We appreciate your understanding of our responsibility to our children and puppies.
What care do we provide our puppies with?
All our Shih Tzu puppies are raised in our home around children, and other pets.
Puppies receive any shots that are due
Deworming routine started
Microchip
Wellness check
Basic grooming is started early (including nail clipping, face trimming, and baths)
Car riding
Harness wearing
Potty pad training
Crate training started (we do not lock or close the door to the crate)
Noise desensitization (exposing our puppies to various noises in a controlled way to help puppies become less sensitive to sounds and noise such as Vacuums, fireworks, thunder and lightning, loud crashes.
Socialized with children.
Lots of couch and snuggle time
Extra time with mom, our puppies stay here until 9-12 weeks old.
What do we send home with puppy?
Our puppies leave us with a to go bag filled with goodies
( goodies vary, sometimes go home bags have a harness and leash, bowls, travel bowl, potty bag, Sample of treats, food, and various toys.)
Wellness check passed
Health Certificate if leaving the state, we do not budge on this. (We do not have health certificates issued until the nonrefundable holding fee is paid and the puppy cannot leave Missouri without one)
Copy of the contract
Registration papers if puppy is registered ( AKC OR CKC)
Shot record information
Deworming schedule information
Microchip information
Educational printouts (including potty training tips, feeding amounts, nail trimming guide)
Sample of the dog food we feed ( Purina Pro plan )
Sanitary trimmed, bathed and nails clipped the morning of pick up
Blanket
Lifetime breeder support
Access to our private puppy family group
30-day free insurance coverage offer with Trupanion
25% off promo for Baxter & Bella – The Online Puppy School ( promo code MORNINGSTAR25)
How do I get my puppy?
Driving to pick up the puppy:
We prefer that you come to pick up your puppy so that we can meet you and your family. We will arrange to meet at a safe public location in Brighton, MO.
Ground transport
Please note that ground transport is only available on weekends. There will be a handling fee of $150, and the cost per mile will start at $0.65, beginning from Brighton, Mo.
Flight Nanny
You are welcome to hire a flight nanny to transport your puppy to you. You must set up the flight for Saturday or Sunday, and the flight must leave from Springfield Airport.
Please note that once the puppy is handed over to the flight nanny, we cannot be held responsible for its well-being during the trip.
Our puppies are not flown in the cargo bay.
What testing is done on our dogs?
We are in the process of embarking all our adult breeding dog.
Next year we plan to add OFA to our testing.
Health checks are done on all our puppies
What are our goals with our breeding program?
First and foremost we breed our puppies for health and personality. To improve the breed and the health of the breed. Less under or over bites, longer snout, open nostrils.We do not breed with smaller sizes as a goal. {AKC standard for Shih Tzu’s weight for mature dogs is 9 to 16 pounds.}
We want to provide our families with healthy, loving, smart puppies who adapt well to changes and will bring a lifetime of happiness and love.