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Shih Tzu Breeders in Illinois
Pawthentic lists 7 Shih Tzu breeders in Illinois, in Champaign, Des Plaines, Morrison and 2 other cities. We have not matched an OFA clearance for any of them yet. 4 have independent reviews; none has claimed a profile yet. 1 is Certified Pawthentic. Their median PawScore is 69, against 70 for Shih Tzu breeders nationally.
- Listed breeders
- 7
- in 5 cities
- OFA-verified
- 0
- 0% here · 0% nationally
- Independent reviews
- 4
- 57% 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 — Illinois versus Shih Tzu breeders nationally.
- 80 and above0 here · 2 nationally
- 60 to 794 here · 31 nationally
- Below 601 here · 10 nationally
2 listings have no published PawScore yet — thin evidence, not a low score.
Top Shih Tzu breeders in Illinois
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 Illinois
Illinois requires a Dog breeder license if you keep more than 5 intact females.
1 of 7 breeders here are matched to an active Dog breeder license record
No state issues a breed-specific breeder license, and a state license never replaces a USDA license or local zoning.
Search the Illinois 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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