I'm the breeder behind Amy’s Awesome Shih Tzus located in Haines City, FL. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
About Amy
Our family has been breeding Shih Tzus for over 14 years. We enjoy socializing puppies and bringing them up in a family environment.
Planned Shih Tzus from Miko and Cappuccino
Due Mar. 2025. Ready May 2025
Planned Shih Tzus from Miko and Cappuccino
Due Mar. 2025
Ready May 2025
Amy has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $1,500 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $325.
“The total adoption fee includes the 1st set of shots from the vet, State of FL Health Certificate, AKC purebred registered papers for your puppy, a welcome home bag, and the puppy of your choice. All puppies are listed for adoption as pets only with no breeding rights. If you are interested in breeding rights, an additional breeding rights fee is required. Please contact us to inquire about breeding rights. Deposits are non refundable and go towards the total adoption fee of your new furry family member. Your deposit holds the puppy of your choice in reserve just for you and your family.”
Amy may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Amy offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Amy directly.
Our puppies are socialized with other adult dogs and children who come to visit our household. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Car rides, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Toys, e.g. Ball, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Other Animals, and Socialized with Adult Dogs.
All puppies receive their first set of vaccination shots and have a veterinary health certificate.
We send our puppies home with Basic obedience & manners, Registration, Initial potty training, Toys, Puppy starter kit, Vet records, Certificate of Health, Vaccinations, and Puppy Starter Kit.
Amy’s Awesome Shih Tzus meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu
About Cappuccino
Blond liver and a wonderful mom to 7 puppies this time.
Shih Tzu
Excellent level
Amy’s Awesome Shih Tzus reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Shih Tzus.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).