I'm the breeder behind Arizona Shih Tzu located in Surprise, AZ. We have raised Shih Tzu puppies in our home for over 20 years. They are an amazing breed that is loving lap puppies! We work in our home and this allows one of us to be with our dogs and puppies 24-7! Some of our dogs are Champion sired, many have Champion lines, some do not, although they all have sweet dispositions!
About Jeri
My husband and I have been together for over 40 years. We have always been dog lovers and we raise Shih Tzus in our home, he is a silversmith and I am an antique dealer so we get to work at home with our dogs and puppies 24/7. We are parents of 2 and grandparents of 9 and we love our family and spend time with them as often as possible.
What makes Jeri’s program special
Providing healthy happy puppies to families. We have Champion sired dogs and have shown our dogs so their confirmation is excellent and have exceptional baby doll faces with sweet loving playful temperaments.
Jeri is a member of a club
American Shih Tzu Club
Our puppies stay with us 9-16 weeks depending on what their needs are. They are held and played with daily and with their Momma's who play and also teach them. They are on their way to being potty trained as they go potty on pads in their exercise playpens. I utilize the following enrichment methods: socialized with people wearing hats and now masks, Various Surfaces, All our puppies are handled from birth till they leave at, Noise Desensitization, Nail Trimming, Noises , Scents, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Sound Stimulation.
Our puppies always have vet exams and their vaccinations given by our vet to give them the best start in life. Their back dewclaws are removed. They are always de-wormed with Panacur and stool tested if needed to be sure they are free of parasites.
We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, AKC Registration, Food Starter Bag, and Vaccinations.
Jeri offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“Since covid we no longer have a puppy nanny to fly inside cabin but if you are from out of state we will meet you at the airport if you choose to fly in to pick up your puppy.”
Arizona Shih Tzu meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas: