I'm Frank S., the breeder behind Bearpaw Shih Tzus located in Austin, MN. By carefully choosing high-quality sires and dams we have been producing healthy, beautiful, high-quality puppies for over 33 years. We enjoy providing loving new family members to good homes.
Q. & A. with Frank
Why did you start breeding?
I love puppies. Enjoy watching families welcome new puppies to their homes. It never gets old. I continue to enjoy bringing new life into this world.
What makes your program special?
I choose high-quality sire and dams. I use quality parents to produce quality puppies.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream and white, chocolate, black, liver, blue, red, liver and white, blue and white, brindle and white, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Cinnabon Bear
Went home
Male
Almond Bear
Went home
Male
Mocha Bear
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Frank
Frank has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $100 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price is determined by the parent's standard or champion bloodline.
Sometimes it is due to unique color such as liver, red or white, blue or lavender. This deposit is applied to the final price of the puppy.
This puts you on our serious list and in line to get a male or female from our available litters or upcoming litters.
Once you choose your puppy i require $200 to hold that puppy for you. The final balance is due when you take the puppy home.
Please contact me directly 402-366-9242 regarding what I have before sending a deposit.
Thanks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Frank may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Frank offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Frank directly.
Bearpaw Shih Tzus meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Frank S.
Program update on 24 Aug. •
Parent dogs
Chip, dad
Shih Tzu
About Chip
Chip is a sweetheart. A teddy bear coat with deep dark eyes. AKC registered.
Peanut, mom
Shih Tzu
About Peanut
Creme white with liver nose green eyes. 8 pounds
Petite and sparkly personality. Always in a good mood. Her amazing affectionate personality passes on to her beautiful puppies.
Donny Bear, dad
Shih Tzu
About Donny Bear
Donny is a 6.8 pound AKC registered male.
His amazing personality and charm make him irresistible.
His coat is soft Angie long, with bright white, and liver coat with orange to deep red.
Ginger, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ginger
Ginger is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Frank decided to make her part of their program. Frank has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sugar, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sugar
Sugar is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Frank decided to make her part of their program. Frank has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rocky, dad
Shih Tzu
About Rocky
Rocky is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Frank decided to make him part of their program. Frank has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sadie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sadie
Sadie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Frank decided to make her part of their program. Frank has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.