I'm Aminah S., the breeder behind Zulas Shih Tzu of Maine located in Augusta, ME. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! We raise our dogs in our home right alongside our family. We love being able to match our puppies with families that are the perfect fit for their personalities.
Q. & A. with Aminah
Why did you start breeding?
Everywhere I went with my first shih tzu people asked where they could get one or did I breed. I had never considered breeding till then. I had a friend that had been breeding over 25 years and asked her to mentor me and know several years dogs and litters later I couldn’t imagine life without all these pups
What makes your program special?
All dogs are akc and health and genetic tested through embark. All dogs are raised in home and sleep in bed with us or dog beds beside us. Hehehe some like their own space. All my adult dogs are home cooked for we order a side of beef couple times a year. All adult dogs have been through good canine citizen.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tricolor, chocolate, black, liver, blue, gold, white, black white 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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Reserved
Female
Boy 2
Reserved
Male
Boy 4
Reserved
Male
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Boy 3
Reserved
Male
Boy 1
Reserved
Male
Female 2
Reserved
Female
Male 2
Reserved
Male
Male 1
Reserved
Male
Female 3
Reserved
Female
Female 4
Reserved
Female
Female 1
Reserved
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Pup 2
Went home
Female
Pup3
Went home
Male
Pup 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Aminah
Aminah 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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC registration one year health, contract puppy deworming, first shots , vet checked beginning potty training lot of socialization and starter kit. Deposit holds your puppy then goes towards the price of your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Aminah 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 Aminah 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 Aminah directly.
Zulas Shih Tzu of Maine 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
Litter and program updates
Aminah S.
Litter update on 06 Mar. •
Both girls are enjoying exploring everywhere with supervision and are a blast to watch play. They are starting to eat
Bizz and Queeny's litter
Aminah S.
Litter update on 20 Feb. •
Pups are two weeks old eyes have opened and they are starting to get around
Bizz and Queeny's litter
Parent dogs
Zara, mom
Shih Tzu
About Zara
Zara is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aminah decided to make her part of their program. Aminah 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.
Baki, mom
Shih Tzu
About Baki
Baki is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aminah decided to make her part of their program. Aminah 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.
Bear, mom
Shih Tzu
About Bear
Bear is a gentle sweet loving girl who loves to go for rides walks . She is AKC embark tested . Just a wonderful girl.
Bizz, dad
Shih Tzu
About Bizz
Bizz is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Aminah decided to make him part of their program. Aminah 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.
Maleah, mom
Shih Tzu
About Maleah
Maleah is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aminah decided to make her part of their program. Aminah 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.
Nagisa, mom
Shih Tzu
About Nagisa
Nagisa is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aminah decided to make her part of their program. Aminah 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.
Punky, mom
Shih Tzu
About Punky
Punky is a character for sure. She loves her daddy more than anything in this world. She is the best momma.
Subu, mom
Shih Tzu
About Subu
Subu is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aminah decided to make her part of their program. Aminah 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.
lyra, mom
Shih Tzu
About lyra
lyra is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aminah decided to make her part of their program. Aminah 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.
Stormy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Stormy
Stormy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aminah decided to make her part of their program. Aminah 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.
Sammy, dad
Shih Tzu
About Sammy
Sammy is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Aminah decided to make him part of their program. Aminah 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
Zulas Shih Tzu of Maine 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.
Full Embark 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).