Champion Lines

Another marketing gimmick ?

Just what do "Champion Lines" mean?  Well, nothing really.  One or two Champions 3,4 or 5 generations back in a pet filled pedigree do not mean anything. 

Even two Champions can produce a litter of only pet quality puppies. 

Anyone who claims their puppies are show quality  because they are "registered" or have "Champion lines" are just using a sales pitch.

I did not have my first litter of shih tzu puppies until after I had shown a shih tzu to a Championship myself. 

Some of the puppies we place are Champion sired, but that will not mean they are show quality.

There is a difference in a shih tzu that meets the breed standard, and a shih tzu that is show quality.

A shih tzu that meets the breed standard, looks like a shih tzu, nice round head, flat face, and the outline looks like a shih tzu. You can tell at a glance, yes that is a shih tzu, it has breed type. This is not the same thing as show quality.

All dogs have flaws, but a show quality dog must have that something special, a look that is desired in the show ring.  That look can change from year to year, season to season, judge to judge.  The grooming required to show a coated breed is extensive, time consuming and a skill that must be learned.

There are two main registries that put on shows in the USA.

AKC established in 1884: For shih tzu a lot of emphasis is put on grooming and professional handlers.

UKC established in 1898 No artificial grooming allowed at all, no professional handlers allowed at all.

We participate in both AKC and UKC sponsered activities.

If you are looking for a show quality shih tzu to take into the show ring, you will need to find a breeder/mentor that is showing, breeding and producing Champions from their own breedings. I will not be able to assist you, I do not place puppies as show prospects.

If you are looking for a beautiful, healthy, well mannered companion,  check with us, we just may have the puppy for you.