Artemis Shih Tzu owners Alexander & Henson Tan have their inspiration on the Greek Goddess of Birth "Artemis" upon establishing an all Shih Tzu Show Kennel. Our Objective: To bred & Show world class Philippine bred shih tzu that can compete Internationally.

We specializes in exhibiting Shih Tzu exclusively. We are Professional Handlers, Professional Groomers, and we personally handle, groom and show our Shih Tzu to perfection.

We are both License Shih tzu Specialist Judges, and License Non-Sporting Group Judges, as well.

Our Furry babies are raise & live inside our big home. We only keep a limited number of dogs to show, love and care for.

Our Story

Alexander & Henson Tan of Artemis Shih Tzu has been involved with the shih tzu breed for 12 years, Through their Shih Tzu Specialty Show Kennel “Artemis”, they have Bred, owned, handled & exhibited more than 105 champions, 25 Grand Champions, 12 Hall of Fame, 6 Top Dogs and 4 Number One Shih Tzu for Seven consecutive years, from 2003 to 2010.

Artemis homebred dogs is not only successful in the Philippines but worldwide having Bred the First Philippine Born Multiple Best In Show Winner Phil Champion, Russian Champion & International Champion “Artemis Bettin’ Royal Flush” in Russia, The Philippine Born, American Champion “ Artemis Sky’s Heavens Faith” in America and The Malaysian Champion & Philippine Grand Champion “Artemis Lucky Strike” in Malaysia. And In our very owned country having bred Numerous Best In Show Winners, Best in Phil Born in Show Winners, Best Baby Puppy in Show Winners, Best in Group Winners, and Best of Breed Winners Nationwide.

With their profound knowledge, dedication and expertise in breeding, Alexander & Henson Tan have revolutionized, stamped & upgraded the Philippine Shih Tzu Standard at par to compete with International Standards. Their breeding has been propitious in the breed as Their champion breedings are the foundation dogs of some successful show kennels Worldwide particularly in Europe- France, Lithuania & Russia, Middle East- Dubai & Saudi Arabia, Asia- Hong Kong, Thailand & Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and the United Sates of America.

Alexander & Henson Tan of Artemis Shih Tzu  success in the dog show world continuously inspire entrants & has been one of the most influential mentor to numerous novice show kennels that has established their own marks in the Dog Show Sport Scene.

Achievements

• NUMBER 1 SHIH TZU KENNEL 2003 TO 2010

• SHIH TZU BREEDER OF THE YEAR 2003 TO 2010

• Bred the #1 Shih Tzu 2010 - BIS, Multiple BIS2, Multiple BPBIS & Multiple BPIS, Hall of Fame, Grand Champion "ROMEO".

• Bred Multiple Best Phil Born in Show, Grand Champion "MIGUEL"

• Home of the #1 Shih Tzu 2009- Multiple BIS, Hall of Fame, Thai Ch., Grand Champion "REMI".

• Bred the #1 Phil-Born Shih Tzu 2009- BIS, Multiple BIS2, Multiple BPBIS & Multiple BPIS, Hall of Fame, Grand Champion "ROMEO".

• Home of the #1 Shih Tzu 2008, &  #4 National Top Dog All Breed 2008- Multiple BIS, Hall of Fame, Thai Ch., Grand Champion "REMI".

• Bred the #1 Phil-Born Shih Tzu 2007 & 2008- BIS2, Multiple BPBIS, Hall of Fame, Thai Champion & Grand Champion "Tiger".

• Home of  The #1 Shih Tzu 2003, 2004, 2006, and #3 PCCI Top Dog All Breed 2003 & 2004, and  #2 PCCI Top Dog All Breed 2006- FCI BIS, Multiple BIS/BISS, Hall of Fame, Thai Ch., Grand Champion "KEVIN".

• Bred the #1 Phil-Born Shih Tzu 2006- Best in Show, Best in Show 2 & Phil Born Best in Show Winner, Grand Champion "XANDER".

• Home of  The #1 Shih Tzu 2005 & #10 PCCI TOP DOG ALL BREED 2005- Multiple BIS, Hall of Fame, Grand Champion "MELISSA".

• Bred The First Phil Bred Russian & International Champion, Multiple Best in Show, Champion "FLUSH".

• Bred Phil Born AMERICAN Champion "FAITH".

• Bred The Youngest Shih Tzu Champion in Phil History, Champion "BETTY".

• Bred Phil Born MALAYSIAN Champion & Best In Show 3
  Winner & Grand Champion "STRIKE".

• Bred Best in Show Winner, Best Phil Born in Show,Grand Champion "STARBUCKS".

• Bred Best in Show 2, Multiple Best Phil Born in Show, Champion "SONIC".

• Bred Multiple Phil Born Best in Show Winner, Best in Show 2
  Winner, Hall of Fame & Phil Grand Champion "SAM".

• Home First FCI Best in Show Winner for New Millennium, Hall of Fame, Grand Champion "SKY".

• "PSTC SHIH TZU KENNEL OF THE YEAR 2000"