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Shih Tzu Breeders in Connecticut
Pawthentic lists 5 Shih Tzu breeders in Connecticut, in Bethlehem. We have not matched an OFA clearance for any of them yet. 0 have independent reviews; none has claimed a profile yet. 2 of them have a published PawScore.
- Listed breeders
- 5
- in 1 city
- OFA-verified
- 0
- 0% here · 0% nationally
- Independent reviews
- 0
- 0% here · 12% nationally
- Claimed profiles
- 0
- 0% here · 0% nationally
OFA-verified means we matched a clearance in the OFA public database on a Shih Tzu the breeder bred. A breeder without a match may still health test; we only count results we could check. 1 of these listings has an open red flag; each profile shows the evidence and how to dispute it.
PawScore distribution
Shares of listings with a published PawScore — Connecticut versus Shih Tzu breeders nationally.
- 80 and above0 here · 2 nationally
- 60 to 791 here · 31 nationally
- Below 601 here · 10 nationally
3 listings have no published PawScore yet — thin evidence, not a low score.
Top Shih Tzu breeders in Connecticut
Common Shih Tzu health concerns
Brachycephalic airway syndrome, Eye issues (proptosis, keratitis), Hip dysplasia, Dental disease. Ask the breeder which of these the parents were screened for, and for results you can check.
Breeder licensing in Connecticut
Connecticut requires a Kennel license, issued by the town clerk where the kennel is located, not by the state if you sell more than 5 litters in a twelve-month period.
No state issues a breed-specific breeder license, and a state license never replaces a USDA license or local zoning.
Search the Connecticut Department of AgricultureAnesthesia risk in short-nosed breeds
Short-nosed breeds like the Shih Tzu carry extra airway risk under anesthesia. Before any procedure, ask whether the clinic has a brachycephalic anesthesia protocol.
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