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Hjo’s Shih Tzus & Pupdates
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather Jo C., the breeder behind Hjo’s Shih Tzus & Pupdates located in Kentucky. We decided to start breeding to share the best possible puppies with excellent personalities, temperament, and most of all health! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Heather Jo
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Heather Jo
Heather Jo 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“CKC, first vet visit, de-worming, plenty of socialization and a start on training plus a goody bag! Deposit is non-refundable unless the breeder cannot provide a companion.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather Jo 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 Heather Jo 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 Heather Jo 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather Jo.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kentucky
377 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
450 miles away
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More about Heather Jo
Heather Jo has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Heather Jo was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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Heather Jo is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hjo’s Shih Tzus & Pupdates 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
Parent dogs
Bentley, dad
Shih Tzu
About Bentley
Bentley is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather Jo decided to make him part of their program. Heather Jo 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.
Ginger, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ginger
Ginger is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather Jo decided to make her part of their program. Heather Jo 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Hjo’s Shih Tzus & Pupdates 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 Shih Tzus.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
