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FAQ

Do you offer full AKC registration?  Yes. Full AKC registration is offered for an additional fee. Please contact us for more information and pricing.

How long have you been breeding shih tzus? 22 years

What flea and tick meds do you use? We use a product called SYNGERY. It is dosed within 5 lbs of your dogs weight and one of the few products you can use on a puppy as young as 6 weeks old.

Do you allow in home visits?  We not only allow them, we highly recommend them and do require you to visit us at least once, which is at pick up date, unless other arrangements have been agreed upon.

Do you offer transportation?  We offer delivery if within 3 hours of our home (for a fee). If more than 3 hours from our home, we do have a fabulous flight nanny.

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What dog food do you use?     We use Royal Canin

What vitamin do you use?        We use NuVet dog vitamins​

Are your puppies dewormed prior to leaving your home? Yes. Our babies are dewormed with pyrantal and panacur.

Do you belong to any organizations?  Yes. We are proud members of AKC, Good Dog, and Shih tzus of America.

Are your puppies pad trained? We begin potty pad training at 6 weeks of age. At departure, we give you the knowledge and tools to go home and continue that training.

Are your puppies vet checked?   Yes. Our puppies visit our family vet at 7 weeks for a head to toe health exam, stool sample, first flea/tick application and first set of shots

At what age do your puppies leave your home?  At the health exam we, along with our vet, will determine the departure age. Typically our babies can leave us at 8 to 9 weeks of age if they pass their exam, do well with shots, eating well and weigh at least 2lbs

What dog shampoo do you use? We use Coat Defense shampoo.

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CONTACT US:

James & Barbara Marks

2527 Underwood Rd.

Carthage, NC 28327, USA

Call us at 

​910.944.7331

Email: tweetyburd1968@yahoo.com​​

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