Find a Shih Tzu puppy from a breeder you can actually trust.
Every breeder listed here is screened for health testing, registration, and honest practices before they ever appear in search. Browse real litters, real health records, and connect directly, no middlemen, no guesswork.
Three steps to a healthy, well-matched puppy
We built this directory the way we would want to buy a $2,000 puppy ourselves: transparent, documented, and direct.
Browse vetted breeders
Every listed breeder has been reviewed for AKC registration, breeding practices, and living conditions before going live.
Review health & coat info
See hip, patella, and eye (CERF) test results, breathing notes for the breed's flat face, and low-shed coat details, before you reach out.
Connect directly
Message the breeder yourself, ask questions, arrange a visit or video call, and bring your puppy home at 8 to 10 weeks.
Find breeders near you
Meeting a breeder in person, or at least on a video call, is one of the best ways to judge temperament, coat, and how a litter is raised.
How we vet every breeder
Listing here isn't automatic. Breeders apply, and we check their paperwork before a single puppy photo goes live.
Health testing on file
Hip, patella, and eye (CERF) results for breeding parents, plus a breathing assessment given the breed's flat face, reviewed before approval.
AKC registered lines
Pedigrees verified through the American Kennel Club, so you know the lineage behind your puppy.
Written health guarantee
Every listed breeder provides a written guarantee before a deposit changes hands.
No "teacup" marketing
We decline breeders who market extreme-miniaturization "teacup" puppies. That practice is tied to real health problems, not a size families should be chasing.
Are Shih Tzus really hypoallergenic?
Looking for a puppy?
Browse vetted breeders by state, compare health records, and message breeders directly. No account required to look around.
Browse PuppiesAre you a breeder?
List your program in front of families who already care about health testing and honest documentation. Application review, not automatic approval. Featured listings available for breeders with current litters.
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