Niepoetter Shih Tzus

Jim N.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

Centralia, IL
Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Jim N., the breeder behind Niepoetter Shih Tzus located in Centralia, IL.

Q. & A. with Jim

Why did you start breeding?
Started with hunting dogs and my wife like malamutes and started off breeding those and it went from there.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Shrimps
Went home
Male
Pochontas
Went home
Female
Khy
Went home
Male
Tiny
Went home
Male
Shaq
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Jim

Jim 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Jim partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $50 non-refundable deposit and $1,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes first set of shots, deworming and vet check. They are able to be bred annd able to be registered akc. Both parents are AKC registered.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jim 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 Jim 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 Jim directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Socialized with children
  - 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
- Extras
  - Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jim.

Breeder's location

Meet in Centralia, IL

628 miles away

More about Jim

Jim has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Jim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

Jim is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Niepoetter 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

Parent dogs

Izzy, dad
Shih Tzu
About Izzy
Izzy is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jim decided to make him part of their program. Jim 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

Niepoetter Shih Tzus 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.