Milkowski Farms
- Bay City, MI
Meet the breeder
I'm Amanda M., the breeder behind Milkowski Farms located in Bay City, MI. Our Shih Tzus are family first, and our mommas are the princesses of our home! Our puppies are born and raised in our home, surrounded by love, children, and other dogs. We focus on early socialization, health, and giving each puppy the best possible start before joining their forever family.
Q. & A. with Amanda
Why did you start breeding?
Only breed when my girls are of age. And only for a few years. They live out there best lives so our shihtzus litters are kikited.What makes your program special?
The environment we offer… the return buyers from 10+ years ago.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and tan, liver, blue, blue and white, and liver and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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
“AKC registration first vet visit with the incredible Dr. Pol and his associates.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda 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
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 Amanda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bay City, MI
4110 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at MBS Airport
4117 miles away
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Meet in Bay City, MI
4107 miles away
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More about Amanda
Club memberships
Amanda is a member of American Shih Tzu Club.
Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Milkowski Farms 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
Josie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Josie
Josie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda 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
Milkowski Farms 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.
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.
