I'm Clari U., the breeder behind Sunnyside Shih Tzu located in Englewood, NJ. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We’re passionate about raising the best family companions possible. We’re so excited to start sharing the joy and excitement of life with one of our pups!
Q. & A. with Clari
Why did you start breeding?
passionate about a particular breed and aim to contribute to its preservation and improvement. Responsible breeders prioritize the health, temperament, and overall well-being of the dogs. Additionally, breeding can be a way to share the joy of owning well-cared-for, loving pets with others.
What makes your program special?
Health Screening: Rigorous health screening to minimize hereditary issues and promote overall well-being in the breed.
Temperament: Prioritizing desirable traits like good temperament and behavior to ensure that the dogs are suitable companions.
Ethical Practices: Adhering to ethical breeding standards, such as not overbreeding, avoiding inbreeding, and ensuring responsible placement of puppies.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brindle and white and black 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.
Bobby
Went home
Male
Comet
Went home
Male
Chippy
Went home
Male
Lola
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Clari
Clari 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 $200 deposit and $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposit to reserve a puppy of your choice before pups turn 7 weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Clari 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 Clari 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 Clari directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Clari.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Englewood, NJ
225 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Newark Liberty Airport
209 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Clari can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Clari
Clari has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Clari was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Clari is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunnyside 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
Parent dogs
Zuri, mom
Shih Tzu
About Zuri
Zuri is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Clari decided to make her part of their program. Clari 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.
Gordo, dad
Shih Tzu
About Gordo
Gordo is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Clari decided to make him part of their program. Clari 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sunnyside 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.
Animal Genetics Panel, 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).