DOB: 11/29/2000

Bailley was my very first show dog. Bailleys name says it all. She "Had me from the start" She is my breeding and I was the one who delivered her. As you can see by the photos, I did not know much at the time about grooming. I learned so much with her. She hated the show ring and I finally cut her down. Looking back I think she could have been finished. I love her face and beautiful head, I would love a house full of faces like this one. Bailley and I have been through a lot together and she is my special little girl. We call her the drama queen of the house, when she wants something she uses her voice and talks to us.  Bailley was spayed after giving me Phoebe. (pictured below)

DOB: 08/19/2007

Phoebe was born with a silver spoon in her mouth because Bailley is her mother. Phoebe is so much like her mother. I prayed when Bailly was pregnant with her last liter she would have a baby girl just like her. She granted me this request. What a jewel Phoebe is. I look forward to a fun time in the ring with her. Everything Phoebe does is perfect!!! I adore this little girl!!

DOB: 7/27/1998 

Our sweet little Sophie. Sophie is a true house mouse. Sophie will live here forever. She sleeps on my sons bed every night and has adopted him as her one and only. Sophie is the Alpha dog of the house. She has to approve any new dogs and she lets them know their place. She spends her days perched on the back of the couch looking out the window and acts as my doorbell. On nice breezy days you can see the contentment in her face as the breeze blows in the window. Visitors are always charmed by her loving spirit. Sophie has been spayed for many years.

DOB: 1/25/2003

Chase is our one and only male. Chase loved the show ring and did very well each time he showed. He has a gorgeous head and face and his body is not bad to boot. Chase has retired from showing, he has been cut down, and lives down the road from us with my husbands retired parents. Chase is very loving and follows his mother everywhere she goes. Chase spends his days living a life of leisure riding on the golf cart and playing with his kitten, he has many friends in the community he lives. He is such a joy to have around that many of his human neighbors come over just to see if he can come out to take a ride down to the mail boxes or just visiting.

UPDATE: Chase is now neutered and is the perfect little gentleman. We just adore him.

DOB: 5/28/2005

Maggie's Breeder Anna May Brown named her before she came to us. We made her call name Maggie because the Movie Million Dollar Baby was very popular and the girl in that Movie was named Maggie. Maggie has been a joyful addition to our home. She has a charming personality and is always overjoyed to meet anyone. She greets everyone by nibbling on their earlobes. Maggie just tickles my heart with her jovial happiness. Maggie's show career has ended and she spends her days running the house with Bailley and Sophie, always looking for someone to play with. Maggie has her own cat Bubba who comes to her for a good ear cleaning. On our fun page you can see a video of her doing just that. 

Maggie is featured in the Brown Trout Shih Tzu Boxed set desk calendar for 2008. She is July 7th, August 8th & 24th, and September 29th. 

Eva is co owned with my Dad, Bob Cootz. Eva is very shy and wants everything to be about her. Eva loves men and the first time my father and her meet it was love at first site. I decided to send Eva to live with him because she seemed to take to him more than anyone else. Eva has a karma about her that just draws people to her because they think she is sad. She seems very subdued but don't let that charming little face fool you. Eva loves to play and romp around. She and her playmate, Hope are two peas in a pod at my parents. Eva is a go with the flow kind of dog. She will do anything to get approval.

Gracie now lives  in south Fl with her new foster Mommy, Sue. Gracie needed to be in a home where she was center of attention and God presented me the perfect home for her. Gracie has become a little less timid, and adores her new mother and home. I am confident I made the right decision to let Gracie live her life as the princess of her domain. Gracie is loved and cherished, she will come home when it is time to have babies. Gracie's sweet gentle spirit will be missed here at Tian Mi. 

The above photo was taken 6/08/2007. This is my crew with their hair all cut off. 

 As you can see Shih Tzu are just like people. They each have their own unique, charming personalities. They are all very different but beware they will steal your heart. Anyone who meets these special little dogs falls in love, even the most rigid of people. I have seen men reduced to lying on the floor goo gooing and gaa gaaing just in hopes of winning a Shih Tzu's heart.