Hillside Loop Kennel LLC

Raised by Michael & Tammy H.

Certified Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Preferred Breeder
  • 86% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Hillside Loop Kennel LLC located in Marshfield, MO. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.

Michael & Tammy’s experience

  • About Michael & Tammy

    We are a Christian rooted breeder, we believe in giving our dogs and puppies lots of love and interaction. Our dogs and puppies are monitored 24 hours a day and get to spend a lot of personal time with us and our other dogs

  • What makes Michael & Tammy’s program special

    We do not try to have litters on a pressure or market based system, we breed our dogs only 1 time a year to ensure the health and well being of our dogs and to produce only healthy quality puppies so that the new owner can enjoy many years with their new Dog

Getting a puppy from Michael & Tammy

Michael & Tammy 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $800 - $1,500 and include a deposit of $250.

“The price includes the guarantee, Full Registration, All Vaccinations, deworming, and final health check at 8 weeks. Is refundable under certain circumstances.”

Contract and health guarantee

Michael & Tammy 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 Michael & Tammy 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 Michael & Tammy directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are well-adjusted to a home environment and socialized with children and other dogs. 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, Car rides, and Various sounds.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated and given a final health check prior to going to their new home.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchip, Registration, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Microchipped , Vaccinations, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration, and Blanket with Mom's Scent.

More about Michael & Tammy

Michael & Tammy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hillside Loop Kennel LLC meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Michael & Tammy's parent dogs

All breeds

Shih Tzu

Parent health testing

Shih Tzu

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Hillside Loop Kennel LLC 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

    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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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 Certification (CAER, 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 (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).