Shih Tzu Club #2

Pricing Summary

Membership fees for the club are: Family Membership – $20.00, Individual Membership – $15.00, Junior Membership – $5.00, and Lifetime Membership – no fee.

Policies

The STCSEW requires members to adhere to a Code of Ethics. This code mandates supporting the STCSEW at all times, keeping club problems internal, supporting the AKC and ASTC Shih Tzu Standard, and being truthful in all advertising and public communication.

For breeder referrals, the policy states that all puppies and adults are seen by a veterinarian before a sale is finalized, and a veterinary statement is supplied to new owners.

The Shih Tzu Club of Southeastern Wisconsin (STCSEW) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1966. It is the first Shih Tzu Club in Wisconsin and operates as a local Shih Tzu specialty club. The club aims to encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Shih Tzu and to bring their natural qualities to perfection, aligning with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and American Shih Tzu Club (ASTC) standards.

The STCSEW offers one or more annual AKC licensed Specialty shows and AKC Sanctioned “B” Matches. They provide information about the Shih Tzu to the general public, including local and member Shih Tzu Breeder Referral information. They also facilitate announcements of puppy, litter news, and available adult Shih Tzu through their “Puppies & Breeders” and “Adoptions & Rescue” webpages.

Members of the STCSEW and/or the American Shih Tzu Club must sign a “Code of Ethics” upon acceptance. Breeders referred by the club are hobby breeders who support that all puppies and adults are seen by a veterinarian before a sale is finalized, and a veterinary statement is supplied to new owners. The club also provides links to educational resources on Shih Tzu care, training, and socialization, including free AKC puppy and dog e-book downloads.

Accomplishments

The Shih Tzu Club of Southeastern Wisconsin (STCSEW) was established in 1966, making it the first Shih Tzu Club in Wisconsin. It is a local club member of the American Shih Tzu Club, Inc. (ASTC), which is a licensed member of the American Kennel Club (AKC). The club hosts annual AKC licensed Specialty shows and AKC Sanctioned “B” Matches.

The club highlights numerous AKC, ASTC, and IABCA champion titleholders among its members, showcasing their success in dog shows. These include multiple champions from kennels such as Ascher Shih Tzu, Broadway Shih Tzu, Fantasy Shih Tzu, Fussaro Shih Tzu, Kylin Shih Tzu, PMT Shih Tzu, Ryan’s Shih Tzu, and Sarjan/Ascher Shih Tzu.

How to Get Started!

To apply for STCSEW membership, individuals can request an application from the membership secretary or download the two-page form available online. The completed application must be signed by two sponsors and returned with the appropriate membership dues to the membership secretary. Membership approval requires a two-thirds vote of the regular membership.

For inquiries about Shih Tzu puppies or adults, interested parties are encouraged to visit the “Puppies & Breeders” and “Adoptions & Rescue” webpages for listings and breeder contact information. Direct contact for breeder referral can be made with Susan Kilgore via phone or email.