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Gemini Kennels
Upcoming litters
Expected Shihpoo litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Mar. 11, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Lindsey H., the breeder behind Gemini Kennels located in Newark, OH. Our dogs are part of our family and each puppy is raised indoors as one of our own pets. The goal we set and which we believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies that make a well-rounded character in an adult dog. I strive to make sure every owner has the ability to get the very best out of their puppy.
Q. & A. with Lindsey
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved dogs, and the first dog I ever bred was a Shih Poo when I was only 12. I shadowed a vet and he was my mentor for many years teaching me all he could about whelping and caring for litters.What makes your program special?
All of our puppies are raised inside our home and interact with people of all ages and dogs of all sizes. They are overly pampered and spoiled and each one is very special to us. We incorporate ENS protocol and handle every puppy as often as possible. We also start a grooming schedule to get them used to being groomed.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Shihpoo puppies include tiny and mini sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shih Tzu puppies include black, liver, blue, liver and white, blue and white, black and white, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Theo
Went homeMale
Isabella
Went homeFemale
Frank
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Lindsey
Lindsey 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price of puppies varies on breed, color, gender and bloodlines/background. Deposit is usually $300 but can vary from case to case. Deposit is non refundable unless something happens to the puppy while in our care.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lindsey 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 Lindsey 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 Lindsey directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lindsey.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Newark, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport
Meet in Washington, PA
More about Lindsey
Club memberships
Lindsey is a member of The Gated Dock, K9 Splashzone , North America Diving Dogs (NADD), Continental kennel Club, American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, and Agility and Rally for Fun (ARF).
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Lindsey has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Lindsey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Lindsey’s links
Lindsey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gemini Kennels 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
Lindsey H.
Litter update on 03 Nov. •…These guys are just the sweetest but so hard to get pictures of. They have such awesome personalities. Only a few weeks left until they go to their forever homes!
Cervesa and Mimosa's litter
Lindsey H.
Litter update on 15 Sept. •This is the last available puppy! He is super sweet and loving and wants all the attention! Would be a great pup for a house with children.
Cuervo and Poppy's litter
Lindsey H.
Litter update on 03 Sept. •A little update of the Luna litter! All but one are spoken for! The smallest little pup in the litter is still available and as sweet as can be
Cuervo and Luna's litter
Lindsey H.
Litter update on 03 Sept. •Poppy's puppies getting some fresh air while the weather is perfect
Cuervo and Poppy's litter
Lindsey H.
Litter update on 18 Dec. 2024 •…Puppies got moved to a larger area and are now neighbors with Lumi's litter. The girls are the solid colored puppies and the 2 with white are the boys. We are taking deposits for picks but won't be making picks until they are slightly older since they look so much alike! We have 2 females spoken for which leaves 3 picks still open for girls and both boys available!
Cuervo and Frappe's litter
Lindsey H.
Litter update on 18 Dec. 2024 •Puppies got moved to the large 4ft×4ft area today to give them more space! They are starting to move around and walk more and trying to play!
Cuervo and Lumi's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Shih Tzu
Poodle
Poppy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lindsey decided to make her part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Excellent health testing
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases).Luna, mom
Shih Tzu
About Luna
Luna is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lindsey decided to make her part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Excellent health testing
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases).Mimosa, mom
Shih Tzu
About Mimosa
Mimosa is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lindsey decided to make her part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Excellent health testing
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases).Cuervo, dad
Shih Tzu
About Cuervo
Cuervo is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lindsey decided to make him part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel.Carmella, mom
Shih Tzu
About Carmella
Carmella is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lindsey decided to make her part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel.Mercedes, mom
Shih Tzu
About Mercedes
Mercedes is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lindsey decided to make her part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Excellent health testing
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases).
Kahlua, mom
Shih Tzu
About Kahlua
Kahlua is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lindsey decided to make her part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Excellent health testing
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases).Lumi, mom
Poodle
About Lumi
Lumi is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lindsey decided to make her part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Uploaded health tests
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases).Phoebe, mom
Shih Tzu
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a daughter of our retired girl Mocha. She resides in a guardian home as a loved pet. She is amazing with all animals, children and adults.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel.Cervesa, dad
Shih Tzu
About Cervesa
Cervesa is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lindsey decided to make him part of their program. Lindsey 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.
Excellent health testing
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases).
Parent health testing
Shihpoo
Shih Tzu
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Gemini Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Shihpoos.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Full Embark Panel, Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Lindsey to bring home their puppies.
Laurie S.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Lindsey was wonderful to work with and we just love our pups. So glad she started using the names we had chosen right away so they recognized them. Also the blankets they had used were very comforting to them. Great experience
Brianna A.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Lindsey was great for everything! We got a little goodie bag upon getting our little girl. We drove up to get her and she made the process effortless! We love our spunky little Chickadee. She’s the sweetest! Thank you.
Brian H.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
+4It was nice that everything went according to the process. That coupled with a reasonable standard afforded some assurance that I should be working with a responsible breeder. Lindsey fulfilled the process as defined and provided me with additional confidence in the care that she takes in her practices when we met.
Julie H.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
+4Lindsey was fantastic to work with and is a reliable breeder. She is responsive and extremely knowledgeable. She provided us with all the necessary information but also with a healthy puppy who has an amazing temperament, loves people and all dogs (big and small), potty trained easily, and has been a great addition to our family. Thank you Lindsey!
Cheryl H.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We had a good experience working with Lindsey to get our little "Buddy". She graciously met us at a half way point to collect him. (Which my husband greatly appreciated after back surgery recovery.) Buddy's adjusting so well. He's smart, almost too smart... Sometimes we wonder who's training who! He's now 4 months old and can sit, is house broken/puppy pad trained, is adjusting to his kennel well, and provides us with hours of entertainment. He's a really good dog! Thank you, Lindsey, it was nice working with you!
Louis B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
+5It was a pleasure working with Lindsey. She was quick to respond to all inquiries with professionalism and was very knowledgeable. She made the pickup process very easy and helped make a smooth transition. She take a strong interest in her puppies future homes, showing she has a genuine love for her fur babies. I would highly recommend Lindsey and Gemini Kennels. If we are ever looking for another shistzu, we will reach out to Lindsey.
