Parico Puppies

Ty T.

Breeder of Shih Tzus and Shichons

Onawa, IA

Meet the breeder

I'm Ty T., the breeder behind Parico Puppies located in Onawa, IA. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. Our love for our dogs pushed us to begin breeding. We love to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy, and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others.

Q. & A. with Ty

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Shichon puppies are brown and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Huey
Went home
Male
Lee
Went home
Male
Tori
Went home
Female
Peanut
Went home
Female
Oliver
Went home
Male
Toby
Went home
Male
Montana
Went home
Male
Pip
Went home
Male
Riley
Went home
Male
Blake
Went home
Male
Dot
Went home
Female
Sophie
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Ty

Ty 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

Connect with Ty to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Ty 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 Ty 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 Ty 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
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Onawa, IA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Eppley Airport, Omaha, NE

Meet in Omaha, NE

More about Ty

Ty has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Ty was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Ty is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Parico Puppies 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

Karen, mom
Shih Tzu
About Karen
Karen is the absolute sweetest. She is the best mom to her puppies or anyone else's puppies if she can get to them. You can usually find Karen in the yard sunbathing or laying in her favorite dog bed. Of course she is a huge treat girl, and will never say no to a homemade dog treat.
Paisley, mom
Shih Tzu
About Paisley
Paisley is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ty decided to make her part of their program. Ty 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.
Rico, dad
Shih Tzu
About Rico
Rico is our AKC Champion boy who has retired from his show career. He was an awesome show dog, and is an even better pet. He enjoys going on adventures or for a ride in the car, but will never be far from the couch or somewhere comfy at home.
Taz, dad
Shih Tzu
About Taz
Taz is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ty decided to make him part of their program. Ty 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

Parico Puppies 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.