I'm the breeder behind Itty Bitty Paws located in Layton, UT. 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.
About Stephanie
I'm born and raised in Utah. I love enjoying our beUtahful landscapes and mountains with my family and dogs. We all go camping, swimming in lakes, skiing and joy riding in our mountains.
What makes Stephanie’s program special
I raise my pups and grown dogs with the BAB(Badass Breeder) cirriculum. My litters are ENS trained starting since day 3. We socialize them around small children and other dogs so they become confident and friendly dogs when they are ready to go home. I stimulate them with various activities and noises that resemble thunderstorms, fireworks, clapping, motorcycles, etc.
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Nov. 7, 2021
Shih Tzu
Tank
Male • Went Home Oct. 7, 2021
Shih Tzu
Stephanie 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 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“The lowest price is for pet only no limited AKC included. Highest price is with AKC or CKC. All include deworming, vaccines, puppy care package and other goodies. Deposit is non-refundable and goes towards final and total price of puppy.”
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie directly.
All our puppies are introduced to different activities, sights and smells daily to help them settle into any environment they go home to. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Early Neurological Stimulation, Bathing, 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. , Sound Stimulation, adventure box, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, We play noise densensitizing music videos to expose your puppy to sounds that may otherwise trigger a negative response from your puppy (doorbells, fireworks, barking dog, children playing, men talking, etc.), Potty pads,, Crate Training, and "No" Biting or Chewing.
All puppies are taken to a vet, vaccinated, dewormed and health guaranteed.
We send our puppies home with Puppy Starter Kit, Food Starter Bag, Puppy Collar, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Blanket with Littermates Scent, and AKC Registration.
Stephanie 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.
“We are happy to help ship puppy with yourself or flight nanny at your own expense.”
Why Stephanie started breeding
I have been raised around Shih Tzu all my life and I absolutely could not imagine not having such an amazing and well tempered breed in my life. Every Shih Tzu I raise is raised like my own children and get all the socialization and are desensitized to many noises and circumstances so they grow to be such wonderful and loving companions to people of all life stages.
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Stephanie’s program includes three colors
Stephanie’s Shih Tzu puppies include black, brindle, and gold. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Itty Bitty Paws meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu
About MISSY
MISSY is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Shih Tzu
Excellent level
Itty Bitty Paws 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.
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).