Palaquin
Meet the breeder
I'm Barbara B., the breeder behind Palaquin located in Illinois. We are members in good standing with the American Shih Tzu Club, and fervently believe in the whole dog and the dog's life, not the immediate gratification of a dog's show win. Every person has a passion, in their hearts and in their souls. Our passion is our Shih Tzu.
Q. & A. with Barbara
Why did you start breeding?
I've been with the shih tzu since probably about 1980 and actively breeding since 1990. I bought her her first shih tzu around then and we bred them together.What makes your program special?
I am a member of three different Shih Tzu clubs and my dogs have an excellent show record. Currently, one of my boys is #2 in all of the United States.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Barbara
Barbara 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 $300 refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The deposit is non-refundable unless something occurs outside the customer's control. You can contact me for more information on pricing.”
Contract & health guarantee
Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Illinois
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
More about Barbara
Club memberships
Barbara is a member of American Shih Tzu Club, Gateway Toy Dog Fanciers, and Shih Tzu Club of Southeastern Wisconsin.
Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2018.
Barbara’s links
Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Palaquin 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
Palaquin 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.
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.
