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Shih Tzu Breeders in Georgia
Pawthentic lists 7 Shih Tzu breeders in Georgia, in Buford, Dallas and Kennesaw. We have not matched an OFA clearance for any of them yet. 0 have independent reviews; none has claimed a profile yet. Their median PawScore is 70, against 70 for Shih Tzu breeders nationally.
- Listed breeders
- 7
- in 3 cities
- 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. 3 of these listings have an open red flag; each profile shows the evidence and how to dispute it.
PawScore distribution
Shares of listings with a published PawScore — Georgia versus Shih Tzu breeders nationally.
- 80 and above0 here · 2 nationally
- 60 to 795 here · 31 nationally
- Below 600 here · 10 nationally
2 listings have no published PawScore yet — thin evidence, not a low score.
Top Shih Tzu breeders in Georgia
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 Georgia
Georgia requires a Pet Dealer License if you sell more than one litter or more than 30 adult dogs 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 Georgia Department of Agriculture pet dealer licensesAnesthesia 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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