Magpie Shih Tzu

18/10/2024

Happy 2nd Birthday to Luna and Moose!!! I’m sure you were spoiled today!!! 🐾🥰🐾

(Maggie x Dolce)

15/10/2024

💕 Love when they sleep in a puppy pile 💕
🐾 Mavis, Maggie, Latto 🐾

03/10/2024

Miss Emmie and Miss Freya both passed their Puppy Skills 1 Class and also their STAR puppy evaluation!!!

They each got their first ribbon!!!

Emmie and Freya are out of Dude x Latto

05/09/2024

Copied and pasted:
Why Choosing a Breeder Who Shows Their Dogs Matters, Even for Pet Owners

When selecting a breeder, you might wonder why it’s recommended to choose one who shows their dogs, even if you have no intention of participating in dog shows yourself. Does this focus on show standards seem excessive or elitist? It’s not, and here’s why.

Dog shows are more than just competitions; they serve as a rigorous evaluation process where dogs are assessed against the breed standard. This standard includes several critical elements:

• Soundness: This refers to a dog’s overall physical and mental health, ensuring all organs and faculties are functioning harmoniously.
• Type: Breed type encompasses not just appearance but also character, bone structure, temperament, and movement, reflecting the essence of the breed.
• Gait: The quality of a dog’s movement is assessed to ensure ease and freedom from structural issues.
• Temperament: This measures a dog’s general attitude towards people and other animals, an essential trait for a well-rounded companion.

So why does this matter to you as a prospective pet owner? If you chose a Poodle, you likely did so because of their renowned qualities: their gentle nature, compatibility with children and other animals, and their ability to make exceptional therapy dogs. Good breeders strive to uphold these positive characteristics through their commitment to breed standards.

While not every puppy from a show-quality litter will be destined for the show ring, all will benefit from the breeder’s dedication to preserving the breed’s positive traits. Puppies that are not suited for the show ring but are well-bred still embody the breed’s essential qualities, making them excellent family pets.

Choosing a breeder who shows their dogs is not about snobbery or elitism; it’s about ensuring that you get a puppy who will grow into a well-rounded, healthy companion that exemplifies the breed you fell in love with. It’s about the breeder’s commitment to preserving the breed’s best traits and ensuring every puppy, regardless of its future in the show ring, starts life with the best possible foundation.

In essence, selecting a breeder who shows their dogs is a way to ensure that your future puppy will be a healthy, well-adjusted member of your family. It’s a reflection of love and respect for the breed, ensuring that all puppies have the opportunity to thrive and bring joy into their new homes.

03/09/2024

And the last of the flock has left Richfield! Little Petunia will have grand adventures being a Cali girl 🌴 and riding golf carts! ⛳️.

28/08/2024

And…….

I was interviewed by a Duluth MN news station!! (They cut a lot of our conversation out!). Benji, Josi, Maggie and Mavis got cameos!

On Tuesday, all sorts of dogs came out to visit their fans at the Minnesota State Fair- from Shih Tzus to Dobermans and even French Bulldogs April McGuire was showing off her two dogs, Maggie and Mavis, to hundreds of fair goers in the North End. There’s a Cat and Dog Exhibit, located at the […]

28/08/2024

Today at the MN State Fair, Mavis Kate was lucky enough to meet Miss Minnesota 2024 - Emily Schumacher 💕
Miss Minnesota missamericamn Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Association: MPDBA Experience Our Purebred Dogs at the Minnesota State Fair!

26/08/2024

Little Freya went to her new home today…. 🐾🐾 Of all the puppies she was most like her mother. So easy going and laid back like Latto. 💕💕

25/08/2024

First of the flock to leave is Tuffy…. Such a lovely boy who LOVES his picture being taken and loves to pose!!!
Bath time, last of the “Chrysanthemum look”, nose trimmed, and look at those peepers!!! 💕. Such a handsome and happy little boy!! 🐾

25/08/2024

And just like that, the babies are 12 weeks (and a few days old) and ready to go home…. 🥹

This is always bittersweet…. Sad to see these little beings that I have watched over since they took their first breaths leave the nest, but so happy they are going to loving homes! 🥰

18/08/2024

Puppies are 11 weeks and 2 days old…. I can’t believe how quickly time flies!! Final photo shoot before they start going home to their new families 💕

Absolutely love each and every one of these babies!!! 🐾

16/08/2024

Forgot to post this….. puppies got their first shots and microchips a couple weeks ago and it was mutual love between the vet, techs and puppies!!!!

12/08/2024

Morning playtime 💕

12/08/2024

One last spin around the ring with my girl Mavis Kate today!!!

07/08/2024

🐾 Mavis - My first home bred!!!! 🐾

Thank you American Dog Fancier and Jess Pearson for a beautiful ad!

31/07/2024

And look what came in the mail today!!!! 🥹🤩😍

Good job Mavis Kate!!!!! 🐾
Good job momma April!! 🥰

Teamwork!!!