Winona’s Legacy

Anne H.

Certified Breeder of Shih Tzus and Shihpoos

  • Mahtomedi, MN
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Winona’s Legacy located in Mahtomedi, MN. I have 20 years of experience as a dog trainer and behavior consultant. We are driven by a passion to help dogs and families live their best lives together through a careful breeding program using ❤️Puppy Culture,❤️ Bad Ass Breeder ❤️ Suzanne Clothier (EPP) ❤️ and AviPuppy.❤️.

Q. & A. with Anne

  • Why did you start breeding?

    As a trainer and behavior consultant, I could see that the real issue was not training or behavior modification. What we need to do is breed dogs that fit in easily and comfortably with our 21st-century lifestyle. So I decided I wanted to help families and dogs by breeding great family dogs.
  • What makes your program special?

    Like many great breeders, I breed carefully for health and temperament. But our socialization and puppy development program takes the cake! We follow puppy culture, Susane Clothier, Avidog Puppy, BadAss Breeder, and the latest neuroscience to set your puppy up to be the happiest, most relaxed, comfortable dog they can be. And we use litter training to build the foundations for house training.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Shihpoo puppies are tiny size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Shih Tzu puppies include sable, black and tan, silver gold and white, brindle and white, black gold and white, black gold and silver, and brindle. Shihpoo puppies include black and white and black. 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.

Getting a puppy from Anne

Anne 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 between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes all applicable vaccines, worming, and a full-time socialization program. Please send deposits through Good Dog AFTER we have spoken and mutually agreed upon the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Anne 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 Anne 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 Anne 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
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

  • Meet in Mahtomedi, MN

    4362 miles away · Anne's location

  • Meet at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport airport

    4380 miles away

More about Anne

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Canine Behavioral Consultant Certificate (e-Training for Dogs), Agility Trial Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Anne has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Anne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Anne’s links

Anne is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Winona’s Legacy 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

All breeds

Shih Tzu

Poodle

Parent health testing

Shihpoo

Shih Tzu

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Winona’s Legacy 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 Shihpoos.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • 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).

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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.

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