I'm the breeder behind Winter Shih Tzus located in Missouri. We breed high-quality Shih Tzus. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality Shih Tzus into the homes and hearts of their forever families. Our dogs are so loved and we are passionate about raising our puppies to be the best family companions.
About Leslie
I am a home breeder, all of our dogs are our pets first, breeding comes second.
What makes Leslie’s program special
All of my dogs live in my home. Once the puppies are walking well I start the potty training process and take them outside so the the adults as long as the weather is nice enough. Most of my buyers say potty training was very easy.
Our puppies are well socialized and will have started potty training to go outside once they are walking well if it’s nice enough outside. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Potty Training.
All puppies will be up to date with vaccinations and will have a health check up before going to their new homes. I also give my vets information to the new home for questions they may have or their new vet.
We send our puppies home with Food Starter Bag, Toy with Littermates' Scent, and Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents.
Leslie 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.
Why Leslie started breeding
I enjoy raising puppies and getting them ready for their new homes. I stay in contact with the majority of my buyers, so I can get updates and pics of the babies as they grow up!
Leslie has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Leslie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Winter Shih Tzus meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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About Opal
Opal is a female Shih Tzu almost 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leslie decided to make her part of their program. Leslie 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.
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About Gunner
Gunner is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Leslie decided to make him part of their program. Leslie 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
About Gunner
Gunner is a Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of their breed, Leslie decided to make them part of their program. Leslie 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
About Bella
Bella is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leslie decided to make her part of their program. Leslie 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.
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About Bailey
Bailey is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leslie decided to make her part of their program. Leslie 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
Winter 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.
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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).