I'm Julie S., the breeder behind Sorenson's Shih-tzus located in Wild Rose, WI. Our dogs are bred to have top qualities that all families want in their puppies, such as compassion, patience, and love! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!
Q. & A. with Julie
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding Shih-tzus in 1994 after selling our Dairy farm and while I still had 5 children at home. I love the breed. I enjoy having them, making so many people happy with a wonderful, healthy companion Shih-tzus. God has truly blessed me with these dogs. I hope that we can bless you and your family with one as well.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, liver, blue, gold, red, liver and white, gold and white, red and white, brindle and white, blue and white, black gold and silver, black and white, and brindle. 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.
Myrtle
Went home
Female
Mulloy
Went home
Male
Mary
Went home
Female
Baby
Went home
Female
Eric
Went home
Male
Ezra
Went home
Male
Tori
Went home
Female
Tina
Went home
Female
Trent
Went home
Male
Thad
Went home
Male
Tammy
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,450 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes limited AKC registration, puppy kit, 1st shots, dew claws removed, deworming, and vet check. Deposit goes toward the purchase price of your puppy. It is non-refundable should you change your mind but we will hold it for up to a year giving you the opportunity to choose from another litter should you want to do that.”
Contract & health guarantee
Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie directly.
Sorenson's 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
Gabby, mom
Shih Tzu
About Gabby
Gabby is gold with black markings
Hannah, mom
Shih Tzu
About Hannah
Hannah is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Malachi, dad
Shih Tzu
About Malachi
Malachi has been a wonderful dog and sire for us. He produces nice personalities, great colors and good looking Shih-tzu puppies. He will be with us for his entire life. We just love him.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Violet, mom
Shih Tzu
About Violet
We have had Violet's lines for years. She has more than lived up to her ancestors producing small loving babies.
Eva, mom
Shih Tzu
About Eva
Eva is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Ziva, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ziva
Ziva is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Lacie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lacie
Lacie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Autumn, mom
Shih Tzu
About Autumn
Autumn is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Trixie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Trixie
Trixie is a blessing. She is a happy, loving, playful and gets along well with all the other dogs.
Moon, mom
Shih Tzu
About Moon
Moon is a lovely silver AKC Shih-tzu girl. Her temperament is happy and friendly. An excellent mother.
Mia, mom
Shih Tzu
About Mia
Mia is a sweet girl that loves to be with you. She does not have an aggressive bone in her body. She is a wonderful mother and good with all my other dogs.
Eden, mom
Shih Tzu
About Eden
Eden is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Ivory, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ivory
Ivory is a small girl weighing just 6.5 lbs soaking wet. She has a wonderful happy loving personality and is a great mother.
Theo, dad
Shih Tzu
About Theo
Theo is a lovely Shih-tzu male out of my lines. He weighs in at 11 lbs. Nice personality producing beautiful puppies with nice faces.
Misty, mom
Shih Tzu
About Misty
Misty is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Petra, mom
Shih Tzu
About Petra
Petra is a smart fun girl.
Nadia, mom
Shih Tzu
About Nadia
Nadia is an AKC registered, playful loving shih-tzu.
King, dad
Shih Tzu
About King
King is a small loving boy new to our Kennel in December of 2023. We are thrilled to have him.
Giddy, dad
Shih Tzu
About Giddy
Giddy is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Julie decided to make him part of their program. Julie 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.
Gabby, mom
Shih Tzu
About Gabby
Gabby is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Red, dad
Shih Tzu
About Red
Red is a male Shih Tzu over 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Julie decided to make him part of their program. Julie 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Julie to bring home their puppies.
JM
Josh M.
Verified owner · June 2024
Julie breeds the smartest most kind dogs I have ever encountered. She figures everything out by herself or with a demonstration
I couldn’t be happier after losi n my best friend of 12 years. I couldn’t recommend her enough
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.