Chi-Town Shih Tzu

01/09/2024

Sara Lee and Lou’s puppies, available and ready to go!
Cheddar - black & white boy
Brie - chocolate liver girl
Feta - chocolate liver boy

21/08/2024

"Dogs are small rays of light caught on earth for a short time to brighten our days."

Our dearest Ellie crossed rainbow bridge today. She was such a strong girl. She overcame so much in her senior years.

Born on 9/21/2011 to Beanie & Chewie, the only girl in the litter, you had 3 brothers ( Bongo, Baxter and Rocky)
You gave birth to your first litter on 4/29/2013 you had 3 little girls we named Live, Love, Laugh
In your younger years I loved giving you piggy tails and dressing you up for Halloween, you won a few costume contests at the pet store! You were my girl 💗 the very first puppy we kept from one of our litters (see what you started!)
Thank you for being one of our best!! A favorite for sure! And thanks for putting up with all of your nicknames; Eleanor, E.B. Buns, Ellie Belly Buns, pretty princess girl, Ella Nora Breadstick (come on everyone has heard of stellla Doro breadsticks) Ella Bella and once in a while I used your actual name, Ellie.
I hope you found Momma Beanie and Papa Chewie hopefully Bongo and Baxter were there too!
We will meet again, all of us, we have to, our hearts are all connected. Rest peacefully my pretty pretty princess girl ❤️

19/08/2024

All 4 of Sara Lee and Lou’s puppies snuggled in one bed 🩷❤️💙🧡
Cheddar (aka Pepino) Brie, Feta and Asiago

16/08/2024

Coming in September!!!

Chi-Town’s Paving Her Way “Edens”

10/08/2024

Tootsie (aka Trixie) found her forever home!! She left us today, as sad as we are to see her go, we are happy she’s in a family of loving people and has doggie family members to play with!
Thank you to Sarah at Bentleys in Schaumburg for making her look so cute for her go home day!!

31/07/2024

Late post:
Loosing a pet is always hard but this loss was so difficult 😞
This special little boy, Garfield, suddenly became very ill on Sunday 7/21 and passed away on 7/23 from liver failure. Garfield was on phenobarbital since he was a year old because he started having seizures caused by a disorder he had, hydrocephalus. When we were told Garfield had hydrocephalus when he was 6 weeks old, we decided he needed to stay with us so we knew he would get the proper care so he could have the best quality of life, little did we know how much joy he would add to our lives, he was truly the best dog! He was quirky and he couldn’t balance well, but he was so sweet and always ready to celebrate! He had little happy feet he would shuffle around on when he was really happy, he knew the sound of the pill bottle so he would come running for his “treat” as we put his pills into a pill pocket. He loved his food and lunchmeat turkey. Such a special baby God gave us for 8 years 💙

20/07/2024

***Awareness Post***

We've had two requests to search for dogs recently. Sadly they've drowned and at this time of year they have resurfaced before we could get there, leaving their owners with a traumatic task of recovering them.

There are a number of breeds that CANT SWIM or are POOR SWIMMERS. They can sink very quickly and with best efforts to save them it is often not possible.

You rarely get a second chance with water.

Your dog may never have shown an interest in water, or may just paddle. But dogs are instinct reactive and it only takes one accident.

Please don't take the risk. Please keep breeds that are known to be poor swimmers on a lead near water. At least then you have a chance of saving them.

Some of the breeds most known that can't swim/poor swimmers and most at risk are...

• French Bulldogs
• English Bulldogs
• Pocket Bully's
• Pugs
• Dachshunds
• Boxers
• Shih Tzu's
• Basset Hounds
• Corgi's
• Maltese

20/07/2024

Ozzy was groomed today! Thank you Taryn 😊
Please tell me how this ADORABLE gentleman still doesn’t have a forever family yet! His 2 brothers left months ago, Ozzy is available!! Born on 1/21/24. He is crate trained, potty pad trained and also goes potty outside.

18/07/2024

We were so blessed with a lot of puppies recently! We are happy to announce that we are able to REDUCE the prices for our current babies!
Because FB doesn’t allow me to post $$ please feel free to pm us, but please, only reach out if you’re seriously ready to add one of our babies to your family! Thanks!!

Send a message to learn more

16/07/2024

DAISY IS ON HOLD

Daisy 🌼 her little face is so sweet, just like her momma, and her eyes are so pretty!

13/07/2024

First look at Winter’s & Lou’s babies! 8 weeks old! 3 girls and 1 boy!
Introducing Daisy, Dahlia, Sunflower and Cosmos!
Daisy in the middle is spoken for!

01/07/2024

15 years ago today our first litter of puppies was born! Libby was the first one to be born, Happy 15th Birthday in heaven Libby ❤️ we miss you, but we know you’re back in the arms of your momma again.

03/06/2024

Night #2 of crate training, these boys are so good!! They’re still looking for their forever families! Abraham, George and Linden would love to meet you!

03/06/2024

Pretty sure my dogs just found a cicada in the grass.

02/06/2024

Learn about Shih Tzu's coats and how they change colors from puppydom to adulthood! Discover the color-changing patterns common in Shih Tzus and what colors stay over time.

31/05/2024

TOOTSIE IS ON HOLD

We are (unfortunately) looking for the perfect family to take over spoiling and loving Tootsie. We held Toosie back because we knew we would be retiring her momma, Sara Lee, soon, but Toosie is soooo little, 5 1/2 lbs fully grown! We just can’t have her become a momma. It’s very heartbreaking because we were looking forward to Tootsie babies, but it’s just not going to be possible.
So, if you’re interested, please contact us for details! SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!!
She is not on clearance either - Thank you!

20/05/2024

Gracie 💔 Farewell my Freaky Friday girl! You were the craziest, funniest and most entertaining of the whole pack! From growing up, to having babies, to walking in 4th of July parades to growing old, you did it all so well!! We will miss you, I’ll miss you sleeping on my feet (and sometimes trying to crawl up my butt)
We will miss everything about you, from you racing out the door to go outside to you pawing treats around on the floor to your random barks, the house will definitely feel awkwardly quiet. Thanks for hanging with us since the beginning, thank you for ALL of your beautiful kids!!
See you later Gray-Gracie!!!
02/07/2009- 5/20/2024

18/05/2024

Winter is having Babies tonight! First stages of labor started at 7:45pm!

UPDATE!!
Winter and Lou had 3 beautiful baby girls and 1 handsome boy ❤️ 1st born at midnight, 2nd born at 12:15, 3rd born at 12:43 and 4th born at 1:20am!

14/05/2024

We have 4 AMAZING little boys available. If you’re ready for some puppy snuggles and shinanigans you should come and meet Ozzy, Abraham, George and Linden!

All of our puppies are vet checked, they come with a one year health guarantee, age appropriate vaccines and dewormings, they leave us with a prepaid 30 day Trupanion health plan effective immediately, a “baby”toy, a new toy, a safe chew toy, a labeled bag of food, a harness fitted for their size and a lifetime of support from us. They are potty pad trained, Ozzy is crate trained (he’s a little older)
Contact us to schedule an appointment!
I cannot give prices on FB, they will shut our page down, so please pm for prices or more info. Thanks!!

08/05/2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Frankie. 11/18/2009-05/07/2024
Frankie was one of our mommas many many years ago, we got her from our dear breeder friend, Lori, she had 3 litters with us but just didn’t catch on to motherhood, so we decided to find her a home where she could be pampered and loved (she was definitely a people dog) Frankie and Decaf and Frankie and Chewie made adorable babies together.
After looking for a home for a while she was chosen by friends of ours.
Debbie and Becky gave her a beautiful life, she always had what she needed and then some! In their words, she was their Queen! Always beautiful and majestic! Our hearts are with them as they go through this difficult time as we mourn the loss of Frankie as well. Rest peacefully beautiful girl.

05/04/2024

Happy 3rd Birthday to our Bunny (she’s my
Little honey!) aka BunBun girl ❤️ and to all of her littermates, Maggie, Ernie and Bailey!!

21/03/2024

Winter & Lou sure make cute babies!!
Lana’s mom just posted new fb pics after Lana was groomed! Her chocolate liver color is so beautiful!! Her coat looks amazing! And she sure is cute as a button!

19/03/2024

Awwww Look at Bella Luna!!! She is from Winter and Lou’s 1st litter together! Her mommy sent us pics because she just had a spa day!
Can’t wait for more Bella’s …..coming soon….stay tuned!!!

16/03/2024

Happy 1 year gotcha day Henry ❤️💙 the 1st pic was taken when we picked you up from The puppy nanny at the airport
The 2nd pic is today!

12/03/2024

Bunny’s and Henry’s babies 3 weeks old!
3 boys are available!

25/02/2024

Bunny and Henry babies born on Presidents Day 🇺🇸 almost 1 week old
Martha (Washington), George (Washington), Abraham (Lincoln) and Lydon (B. Johnson)

Martha is on hold

23/02/2024

One of our babies from one of Gracie & Chewie’s first litters has passed away. He was Born 1-1-2011, he was 4th born out of a 6 puppy litter and given the name “Cheers” to go with the New Years Eve litter theme.
He was chosen by his momma, Donna, to be her Best Friend. And that he was!! Donna named him Simon. Simon adored Donna! We were lucky enough to watch Simon a few times throughout his beautiful lifetime, while his momma traveled, most recently in October of 2023, and I enjoyed every minute of his visit!!
I am so glad to have been part of Simon’s beginning and ending, but more pleased that he had such a wonderful life in between! He was loved and in the photos I share you will see he was part of everything he could be and celebrated in every way he should be. Time to rest now, I hope your papa Chewie was there to greet you Simon 🙏 😇 🐶 01/01/2011 - 02/22/2024

20/02/2024

One year ago…..I will never forget your sweet, inquisitive little self. We changed a lot of what we do because of you Teddy (pouty Scouty) you’ll always be with us ❤️

20/02/2024

Bunny and Henry babies were born today!
3 boys and one girl. I will post pictures over the weekend.