Which dog should I choose

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There is no difference in temperament

between MALE and FEMALE

Bichon Frise or Shih Tzu.
 

Bichons and Shih Tzus mixes

of any combination of these dog breeds

are the BEST dog pets. 

They are not territorial like terriers

(Yorkshire, Maltese, etc.),

guard dogs or other territorial breeds. 

Teaching a dog not  be territorial

is like trying to teach a hunting dog

not to want to hunt. 

It can be done but you must have a

strong leadership role

and great follow through. 

Territorial means

the dog thinks everything is his...

mine, Mine, MINE.

They will defend (growl, snap at or bite)

if anyone tries to share or take what

the territorial dog believes is theirs.
 

The Lhasa Apso looks like

a larger version of the Shih Tzu

but isn't as accepting of strangers.

It is true if the breed is territorial

that a female is better with people.
 

Males are usually less expensive

than females due to supply & demand

in Minnesota.  
 

Males are less expensive to neuter. 

The procedure is less dangerous

since it is considered outpatient procedure. 

Leg lifting is to mark territory,

neutering drastically reduces the drive for marking

since they no longer have the drive to procreate. 

I teach you how to establish that you are the alpha

and this behavior alone stops the issue.

You can teach a male to never lift its leg

simply by never stopping while going for a walk &

 NOT allowing him to sniff every neighbor’s bush. 

When he needs to relieve himself he has no choice

but to squat like a female.  That is when you pause during the walk. 

 Spaying (females) is more expensive. 

This procedure adds more risk,

it is surgery where the female needs to be put

totally under.
 

Males tend to be larger in size. 

Males are the major winner of dog shows

since they have the look the judges are seeking.

Stronger lines and muscular shape.
 

Some customers just do not like the look

of the male sexual parts.
There is more petting room on a female stomach.
 

Both males and females may attempt

to go with the motion

of trying to mate (humping) 

This behavior can be stopped in an instant

with my training methods.

Watch the calm down technique video. 

This article applies to dogs that are fixed.
 

We are inspected by the

STATE of MINNESOTA

Regulated by Dakota County

26 standards are required

to be certified as a

MINNESOTA dog breeder

Dog Shelters and Dog Rescues

are NOT regulated  

Which one?

• PURE-BRED
• bichon
• shih tzu
• MIXED
• teddy bear
• bichon mix or cross
• shih tzu mix or cross

or

• RESCUE DOGS
   

When selecting the breed

that is most compatible

for your lifestyle and your situation

there are many factors to consider.

What kind of Temperament:

• Good with children

             not snapping at teasing children

• Friendly towards strangers

            and outside family members

• Does not provoke bigger dogs
• Bark if unchecked
• Affectionate
• Obedient or strong willed

Qualities desired or unwanted:

• Non-shed

• Need to exercise

    or do not need exercise

• Need to have jobs

    …herd, guard or hunt

• Grooming

• Likes cold (winter)

Health:
Line breeding

(Breeding to a certain dog

to keep the bloodline going)
 

Example:  

Elhew champion English Pointer.
The breeder would state 3rd generation

from Elhew's bloodline or that Elhew

was this puppy Great Grandfather. 

Hopefully Elhew doesn't have any faults

(bad traits) to pass on.  

Rescue dogs can carry

diseases and or parasites

that we do NOT have immunity against

(To be able to resist infection, antibodies)
 

Inbreeding increases health risks. 

It's why we are not suppose to marry

our cousins. 

Inbreeding (breeding related dogs)

Example:  mother is bred with the son.
 

Mixed breeding

or avoiding breeding to closely related parents

help avoids health issues.
 

None of my breeding males are related

to any of my breeding females.

This is ONE of the reasons I do NOT

have countless health issues.
 

If you decide to purchase a mixed breed

it is best that both parents are

purebred and registered. 

Registration helps keeps breeders honest

about what they are truly breeding. 

Ask to see the parents' registration paperwork. 

The breeder should have the registration

numbers on the puppy's paperwork. 

I usually use a registered purebred shih tzu

and registered purebred bichon to produce 

shih tzu bichon mix, teddy Bears. 

I can show a paper trail when a teddy bear

is crossed with a bichon or shih Tzu or teddy bear.
 

EXAMPLES:
Shihpoo (shih tzu poodle)

Father purebred Poodle and

Mother purebred Shih Tzu with
papers proving it true. 

Ask to see the documents.

This ensures that the parents were not chosen

because they kind of look like a Shih Tzu and Poodle

…so, we’ll call the puppies shihpoos.

They maybe Lhaso Apso Poodle

(small dog breeds) which can be fine

but maybe not good with children & strangers. 

ALhaso Apso was bred to be a guard dog

where the Shih Tzu was bred to be the

inside palace pet. 

Rescue dogs most of the time

do not have paperwork,

the vet will need to give his best guess

of what the dog is

and how old it is. 

The fact is that the rescue dog is

breed type is unknown and cannot be proven. 

Breeds are bred for the traits,

they are either bred into the breed

or out of the breed.
 

One or both rescue dog parents may have

sneaky neighbor dog (usually unknown father)

breeding in its background with characteristics

you would prefer to avoid. 

If one of the parents have shedding qualities,

your puppy may shed. Even if one parent has 

non shed qualities and most of the past litters have

been non shed your puppy may shed.

              Do you want to gamble?
 

 There is NO guarantee that the puppy

will NOT have some quality you DON'T want.
 

If one of the parents has shedding,

not good with children

or other qualities you don't care for...

your puppy may have the unwanted quality.
 

I don't care to have a dog in my possession

that may bite my family or cause problems

in other areas that are important to me.

 Examples:
Yorkie (yorkshire terrier) 

Maltese (terrier)

Chihuahua mix
may not like children or anyone else

but the owner. 

Terriers are happier with one pet owners

and where they can claim everything as theirs.
 

Cocker Spaniel mix
may not tolerate teasing

(will bite to protect themselves)

and prefers to hunt.
 

Jack Russel mix (jackapoo)
May shed and may not tolerate teasing

(will bite to protect themselves),
are aggressive towards other pets and

are very active dogs who need allot of exercise.
 

Lhasa Apso mix
may not like children or

tolerate teasing and prefers to guard.
 

Cavalier mix with non-shed breed may shed

is a working breed that prefers to hunt

your neighborhood squirrels,
birds or other fun creatures.
 

Beagle mix with non shed breed
may shed and is a working breed that

prefers to hunt your neighborhood squirrels,
birds or other fun creatures. 

Beagle has voices and like to use them.
 

Bichon, Shih Tzu - mixed or purebred
non shed, a lap dog breed that prefers

to keep track of you rather than hunt squirrels, birds or

other creatures.

They were not bred for anything

but being a lap dog. 

They won't herd your children

or over guard your property

but they will give you all their unconditional love. 

They do not chase the mailman

but instead think

everyone is their friend. 

Rescue -

May have AGGRESSION issues -

may have bitten people before

May have BEHAVIORAL issues -

marking or going inside the house

destroying furniture or other items

May have HEALTH issues -

heart murmur, kidney or liver problems,

the list goes on

May not have been QUARANTINED 

long enough to discover contagious diseases and parasites

It may take up to 90 days or more to show up

No well-informed retail pet store or dog breeder

is going to sell dogs and cats

sourced from any so-called "rescue" or animal shelter

because they know the facts that animals obtained from these

unregulated sources impose a threat to the health and safety

of both people and other animals.

ArdyWeb.com has a unique training program,
it does not matter which puppy you pick.
 

We sell lapdogs that are non shed,
great with children
and other pets.
 

We have started the conditioning and training.  
 

The Dog Whisperer and Dog Father series
simply train the owner, not the dog.
They show the dog they are the alpha

in an understandable & gentle manner.
 

In 15 minutes the dog is doing what it is

suppose to do.  It is all about teaching the

owner to be the master,
the leader,
the one in charge.
We teach you how to do the same.
 

We supply a training manual with each dog,

the eBook.  The eBook is to teach the new owner

the alpha techniques and pack rules.
 

If you follow the procedures, you will NOT

have the issues that other dog owners have.

• The barking
• jumping up
• biting/nipping
• begging

and other annoying behaviors.
 

Once you understand the

3 main pack rules and

control them with the easy

dog language we teach you,

it is all simple.

Leader...who eats first

Doorways...who controls who coming or leaving the pack

Best spot...only by invitation by the owner

The puppies we raise are conditioned

from birth to accept all kinds of

sounds, sights, vibrations, etc.
 

We play barking dogs, howling, sirens,

m-16 shots, bird-calls and more,

by the time the pups are 6 weeks of age

they do not care.
 

These sounds just means playtime

and food to them. This keeps them safe

on July 4th from fear of fireworks, thunderstorms,
and other noises that may cause them to be fearful.
 

The puppies are exposed to our hunting dogs
they think all big dogs are their friends.
 

We have several children available to visit

and play with them. These children know

and understand the techniques.
 

Our puppies will NOT be the

shy guy or the nipper.
They are conditioned and trained

with the pack rules.
 

We show them what they can chew on

and what is NOT allowed by using our

unique training techniques.   We share

the techniques with you through the eBook

and training videos.  
 

Our puppies are usually ready to go by

9 weeks of age. What really determines when they can go home
is they must be done nursing. We let the mothers decide since nature knows best.
 

The other rule is the puppy must be
settled in its individual kennel.
That means kenneled without its

mother or litter mates.
 

Most breeders take the puppy directly

from its mother and litter mates

that is why they cry into the night.
It is scary and lonely especially the first time
 

Yes it is a lot more work to clean several kennels
instead of just one. That is why most breeders

do not condition the puppies to be alone.
 

It takes more time to train each puppy
and the new owners,
another reason why other breeders

do NOT do what we do.
 

If you think that you need to meet the puppy

from ArdyWeb.com before purchasing it

to create a bond you are mistaken.
 

We have already started the

training, teaching, conditioning.
 

You just need to follow through

with the easy step by step training.
 

We offer the crate/grate kennel for purchase
it keeps the puppy safe and fulfills all its
needs when in training

 Watch the grate/crate video.
14 minutes
 

The truth is that what matters
with the type of breeds
we raise is the following:

• Sex
• breed
• Color
• Size
• Price

It is a pretty simple decision process.
 

Our dogs are lapdogs, great with children and
other pets, non-shed and

their only job is to take care of you.
 

I could makeup stories about

their personalities when they are under the age of 7 weeks
but that would NOT be true.
 

I believe in integrity.
That is our bottom line.

  What we do differently

 from other dog breeders
 

     Why buy from us

How to tell the Good

from the Bad

and the Ugly...

My puppies are

individual kennel trained...
this avoids puppy separation anxiety.
Wouldn't you be fearful the first time

you were separated from everything you know.
 

I do NOT take the puppy

directly from its mother

and give the puppy directly to you.  
I gradually lengthen the separation time

from the mother...

then from the litter mates.
The puppy does not get upset.
They will keep eating and not cry

ALL through the night.
 

The process of individual kenneling training

lets me know exactly when the puppy

is weaned and ready to go home with you.

Their stools are firm and the puppy is

not fussing in the kennel.
 

I socialize the puppies to play with their toys,
not chew on my shoelaces and to keep out
of the NO DOG ZONES like behind the couch.

They have been exposed to many sights, sounds
(they listen to talk podcasts)

I enjoy playing with the puppies

and have taken the time to
educate and teach both you and the puppy.
 

The socialization process is started at birth.
At 6 weeks of age, the puppies are brought
 into my home and go back to their
 mother to nurse several times a day.
 

 Once they are weaned they are raised in
my home.  They can go outside when the
weather is nice.
 

I can teach the grate method of kenneling...
not just the crate (traditional kenneling). 

 With the grate method

• you do NOT need to get up

                   in the middle of the night

• run home to take the puppy out

                   to do its business. 

They learn to go BOTH

outside and use the backup plan.

it doesn't matter if it's
COLD,

RAINING

or

you are just SHORT ON TIME.
 

Many methods work

but I use the grate crate method of kenneling

it is cleaner,
healthier

and much easier.  
You decide which methods works best for you.
 

I use a larger kennel with a grate-

no puppy pads...

no repeat bathing...
no sitting in water

because they have tipped over the water dish etc. 

This method is great for people

who can't run to the door every time

the puppy needs to go out. 

My customers who live in condos/apartments

love that they do not need to

run down the hall/stairs/elevator

every time the dog needs to relieve itself. 

It's wonderful for whoever may be dog sitting.
 

They're being taught to come to a whistle.
 

They know the word NO.
 

I will show you the calm down technique

plus more.
Watch the training videos!
 

The tax is included in the price-
NO surprises with extra costs.
 

No limited registration and no extra costs

if you care to show or breed your puppy.
 

If born with dew claws they are removed
they're only good for snagging clothing

hunting dogs need their dew claws to hold their prey.
 

Everyone who buys a puppy from me

gets a copy of professional pointers by email...
126 pages eBook. 

Doggone sound advice about training

and caring for the family pooch. 

The eBook is packed full of indispensable tips

to help avoid and resolve common behavioral problems. 

It is designed to building

a mutually rewarding relationship

between canine and owner.

I am available for questions
even after the puppy is sold
 

I show you how to identity and avoid parasites.
 

The puppies are raised by me,
trained by me

and sold by me. 

NOT an employee or friend of the family

who really knows nothing about

raising, training and teaching you

how to have a well-behaved puppy.

I own both PARENTs

To avoid health issues

and to keep our insurance costs low

we are no longer showing the parents

however, we can email photos;)
 

Once a deposit is placed 

and it is born and chosen

I email weekly updates

and post videos on the website

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Please don't expect other breeders to provide you

with all the additional information

and extra effort of

removing dew claws

training

teaching you the basics & so much more...

their bottom line is

to provide you with a puppy and make a profit.
 

If the place you are considering to buy a puppy

is unclean or

the puppies/adults are not groomed or cared for...

this should be a clear sign...
this is not where you want to purchase your puppy from

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THEM

DO NOT REWARD THE BEHAVIOR

OR YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM

WHY THEY CONTINUE
 

If the seller ONLY will meet you in a parking lot

...this should be a clear warning sign...a bright red flag. 

Or they tell you they're selling the puppies

for a relative/friend.
 

If they don't have the records of shots or

other vet history available for you to take. 

If they do not have the registration paperwork
ready for you when you take the puppy.

If they do not have the registration NUMBER

of the parents. 

This NUMBER proves they are purebred.

If the puppy is sprayed with perfume

to cover bad smells -

think again why perfume was used

instead of giving the puppy a bath.

If the dog was used for breeding purposes
they usually will want to

mark your furniture, carpet, etc. -

it can be corrected

but you will need to know how to break the habit.
 

I take the time to educate you

and give my training methods in written format,

by email, a 126-page care guide written by me.
I do not just take the money and say... see ya!!!

I encourage you to email if a problem arises...

a habit it much harder to break

than getting it right the first time;)
 

I want you and the puppy

to have an enjoyable life together.
 

I know exactly who the father is...

no sneaky neighbor's dog allowed.

This is just one of the reasons we have a

gated property, motion detectors, cameras etc.
 

To ensure that parasites do not come from me...

my puppies are dewormed once every 2 weeks

(cycle of adult and egg laying is 3 weeks) if necessary
NO fleas, ticks or mites will be dipped if necessary.
 

The mother is fed a high-grade diet

so not deficient and produces healthy pups

which means she can nurse the pups with the 

highest nutrition possible. 

It is one of the many reasons are

health risks are less than 1%
 

The mother is only allowed to be bred

if she is totally back in shape

and if she can produce healthy, happy puppies. 

This is not rocket science but simple common sense!

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MN413191

We are inspected by the

MN board of Animal Health (MNBAH)

MNBAH has 26 standards
that ALL commercial dog breeders in the state
are REQUIRED to PASS

We are inspected by our vet

We have VERY HIGH STANDARDS for ourselves

We are involved in continuing education

to be the BEST breeder possible
 

We do MORE

than what is required

by the state for our dogs
 

If ANY MINNESOTA dog breeder

does NOT pass the inspection

they can NO LONGER legally 

sell their puppies to you

till they bring their kennel up to

the 26 required standards
 

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NO NEED TO LISTEN TO THE

PROPAGANDA
 

THE ANIMAL ACTIVISTS

WANT YOU TO BELIEVE...it is just lies
 

REMEMBER FEAR is just

False Evidence Appearing Real

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why NOT to purchase from us
 

If you are not positive

that you are ready for a dog…
DO NOT PURCHASE ONE!
 

Puppies are not pieces of furniture

to match your decor.

If you are not planning on fixing

your puppy by 8 months of age 

inform us

when placing your deposit or purchase

Any fault that will not heal over time or
cannot be fixed during neutering or spaying
will be disclosed before pickup

if not fixing and your puppy has a fault
we will ONLY pay for the cost to repair the fault

-minus the cost of fixing
 

cost needs to be comparable to cost

 of vet service in our area.

Examples: 

hernia, undescended testicle

If you are unable or unwilling to communicate by EMAIL

by not answering the phone every time it rings

• allows      us to finish tasks
• keeps      our prices lower
• you      can reread the answers as many times as you need

 I do NOT loan, lease or take back a puppy

because you didn’t think about it...
unless there is a health problem with the puppy

(see the health guarantee)

If you have difficulty saying NO

then a poor dog trainer you will be...

it is important to set boundaries. 

To teach what is fine to do and what is not allowed. 

This keeps your pooch safe, healthy and happy.
 

Once a puppy leaves my care

I cannot guarantee that its health 

has not been jeopardized

or that no injury has occurred…

this is how I can ensure that I do not sell 

puppies that have been

dropped,

kicked

or
exposed to diseases, parasites

or other dangers and problems.
 

Any breeder who takes back a puppy without

vet checking, quarantining  it for a least 10 - 120 days 

is asking for problems. 

• I will not sell you somebody else's problem. 
• My promise is to do everything I can

                   to sell you a healthy, happy puppy.

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 If you find that you made a poor decision

or another problem has occurred…

then take responsibility

and resell the puppy to a loving home.

Do not expect me to jeopardize all my hard work

to poor judgment or other problem.

You can email me for advice 

on how to resell the puppy.

• check with friends
• neighbors
• family
• put ad in newspaper
• Craigslist
• Facebook
• post 3x5 card 

                  grocery stores churches, vets, 

                  dog rescues boards

I do not talk anyone into buying a puppy 

but

I have talked individuals out of buying one

First who would give out

bad references?
 

How do you know you are really talking

 to a satisfied customer

or someone who will profit from giving 

a good reference (relative, friend, etc.)? 

There isn’t an easy way to check to see 

if it is a real customer.
 

Use common sense when looking for a breeder

if anything feels uncomfortable or looks unclean

...should you buy from them? 

If you purchase from a breeder 

because you feel the puppy

needs to be rescued, 

you are part of the puppy mill problem.

You just paid that breeder to keep doing 

exactly what should NOT be done. 

REFERENCES

I have had many customers willing 

to give references

but I do not believe it is their job

 to help me sell my puppies.

I respect their privacy.

• If you are not happy with what you have seen 

                  so far then I am not the breeder for you.

• I have not found another breeder,

                   who takes the extra effort of individual kenneling 

                   the puppies. This helps to avoid the puppy crying

                    into the night. 

• Own both mom & dad

                   photos can be emailed

• offers the best Health Guarantee Minnesota

                   has to offer

• shows you how to raise, train and avoid health 

                   & behavior problems offers it in written format, 

                   the eBook. 

• I answer emails to help you keep your puppy 

                   on the correct training

                    even after the puppy is sold to you. 

I will follow up with a phone call

 if more information is needed to help.

emails we have received: 

Thanks so Much.
We really appreciate the time spent today

 looking at the puppies
and listening to your advice and knowledge.
We were very impressed with everything.
We are excited for our future puppy.
Thanks Again!!
Donna M.
 

Thanks for the pics.
We’re enjoying her (Scout).
She played, eaten her food, drunk her water,
and napped quite a bit already!
Paul N.
 

OMG i ammmm soooo in love with this doggie!!!!
They are super sweeet dogs n her temperament

 is the lovingest i have ever seen! And soooo easy to train

 to do anything!! I Keep looking at your site for another one 

i will be getting Princess another playmate...
Loveeee her!!!!!!!!
Denise K.
 

Good Morning -
I won't clog your system with photos, because
you know how cute your puppies are.
Things are going perfectly for Cooper 

and I Love the grate crate
(especially because of winter conditions

 for housebreaking outdoors).
Not one "mistake" yet!
You're eBook is an amazing tool.
No barking/whining. Sleeping quietly in kennel all night
and talk radio is brilliant suggestion.
In other words he is perfect!!!  And so are you.
Thanks again for all you did to work with me for
timing with my traveling etc.
I couldn't love him more.....
Lana J.
 

Done, Hug well accepted.   Made our 1st Vet visit today.   

110% A-OK.
The entire clinic staff was so excited for us and Max.
They were very impressed by your paperwork.
Almost never see anything that complete from breeders.
Christmas time is a very busy season for new puppies.
Max was taken all over and introduced to everyone

 in the back room,
the downstairs surgery staff, everyone.   
He did so well it impressed the Doctor.   
When we came in the young women a the front desk
"Issador's parents have a new puppy !!!"
Fun to have such a great welcome.
We'll keep you posted as he grows.
Fred & Diane
 

Hi Ardeth,
My name is CJ and I wanted to let you know how excited

 I was to find your site. I have spent a good part of my 

day reading through your website and looking at your

 videos and I thank you for being so informative.  

I am sure you get a ton of emails a day but I wanted to say

 how much I appreciate you taking the time to educate

 new and potential puppy owners.  Once I found your site, 

I knew I had found my breeder/educator.  

Your time and effort are truly appreciated.  

I am considering putting in a deposit for a pup 

from a future Shihon litter.  I reviewed your puppy page 

and wanted to make sure I was understanding it correctly. 

 For the teddy bear puppies are there already 6 people 

who have put down deposits on future litters and 

if I put down one as well I would be the 7th and as others pick, 

I would move up in the order?  I just wanted to make sure

 I understood the process correctly.
Thanks in advance!
CJ

Hi Ardy,

We wanted to let you know how great Teddy has been. 

Besides having the sweetest personality, 

he’s been incredibly easy to train. We’ve followed

 the great crate method and are thrilled that he 

has never had an accident! While he doesn’t yet tell us

 when he has to go outside, he will go across the house

 to get to his crate to use it if he needs to go potty.
 

We are also following other aspects of your 

eBook training program and 

finding it all to be working like magic.
 

Teddy is a perfect puppy and we couldn’t be more pleased.
Hilary     picked up 5/19/2018             email from 5/26/2018