Issa L'mage Leonardo

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Julie I.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Toledo, OH

Meet the breeder

I'm Julie I., the breeder behind Issa L'mage Leonardo located in Toledo, OH.

Q. & A. with Julie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My mother was the reason I got started in showing/breeding. I watched her go to shows, seminars, and more and I took a deeper interest in the breed and learning about the AKC standards. That is when and how my breeding and show career began. I have been mentored by her who is a breeder of merit, as well as many others in this business over the years.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are a mother and daughter duo. We are a smaller breeding program. We take pride in our breeding program because our dogs/puppies are family. Our socializing is within our homes and tailored to love, care, and socialize each puppy. My mother houses the dam and whelps the puppies in her home, I house the sire in my home in the Toledo area.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are tricolor. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Julie

Julie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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

Connect with Julie to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie.

Breeder's location

Meet in Toledo, OH

4189 miles away

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More about Julie

  • Julie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month

    Julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Julie’s links

Julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Issa L'mage Leonardo 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 health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Issa L'mage Leonardo 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

    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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, 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 (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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • 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).