Northstar Shih Tzu
- Jenks, OK
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Erin V., the breeder behind Northstar Shih Tzu located in Jenks, OK.
Q. & A. with Erin
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Bingo
Went homeMale
Bear
Went homeMale
Koda
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Erin
Erin 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
Contract & health guarantee
Erin 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 Erin 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 Erin 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erin.
Breeder's location
Meet in Jenks, OK
1033 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tulsa Airport
1025 miles away
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Meet in Kansas City, MO
916 miles away
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More about Erin
Erin has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Erin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northstar Shih Tzu 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
Erin V.
Litter update on 16 Jan •…We only have two puppies available and they will be our last until June of next year! I said May in the video, but that is the estimated due date, puppies would be ready around June or July 2026.
Bennie and Bella's litter
Erin V.
Litter update on 08 Jan •…We have one boy left from Hazel's litter. This litter is so social, outgoing, confident, and smart. They are used to the vacuum, young kids, other dogs, and we completed the AKC recommended ENS protocol with them. This is puppy preschool, everyone has a blast in here!
Bennie and Hazel's litter
Parent dogs
Bennie, dad
Shih Tzu
About Bennie
Bennie is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Erin decided to make him part of their program. Erin 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.
Bella, mom
Shih Tzu
About Bella
Bella is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erin decided to make her part of their program. Erin 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.
Hazel, mom
Shih Tzu
About Hazel
Hazel is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erin decided to make her part of their program. Erin 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.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Northstar Shih Tzu 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Erin to bring home their puppies.
Janet S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
Erin was very easy to work with. We met in Kansas City to pick up Nutmeg. Erin already had her potty trained to the pad and Nutmeg has been using them well. Also, Nutmeg is sassy as described and has won over Ivy, our female Shih Tzu, and is working on befriending our male Shih Tzu, Koko. Nutmeg is already going up and down her doggy steps which is something our Ivy (8 years old) doesn’t do often. The only thing negative was that Erin did not disclose that she was preventing Nutmeg from having AKC registered pups. We didn’t plan to breed her, but, as an attorney, I feel this should have been disclosed earlier. All in all, this was a great experience and we now have a new member of our family.
Paula G.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
After the heartbreak of loosing my 15 yr. old Shih Tzu, I could not wait for another companion. I’ve adopted Tawne’ through Northstar. Erin V. has been beside me, answering every question & sharing tips for success at every encounter as Tawne’ adapts to her new home, activities, & my friends. Tawne’ is potty trained, knows her name, follows simple commands, she is smart, fun, affectionate & adorable. Pictures do not capture her amazing personality.
