Adams Pawsitive Pawfection

Ashley A.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Houston, TX
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Ashley A., the breeder behind Adams Pawsitive Pawfection located in Houston, TX. We focus heavily on temperament, health, cleanliness, and early development to ensure each puppy is loving, intelligent, playful, and family-friendly. Puppies begin early pad training and introduced to everyday household sounds and routines to help with smoother transitions into their forever homes.

Q. & A. with Ashley

  • Why did you start breeding?

    As my experience grew, so did my passion for helping connect families with lifelong companions. I became dedicated to learning responsible breeding practices, understanding the needs of the breed, and creating a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for every puppy. Seeing the happiness and emotional connections families build with their puppies has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.

  • What makes your program special?

    Adams Pawsitive Pawfection special is the level of love, care, and dedication that goes into every puppy we raise. We are not a large-scale breeding operation. We focus on quality, proper care, and building genuine relationships with our puppy families. Every puppy is raised in a clean, loving, hands-on environment where they receive daily socialization, affection, and attention from birth.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Ashley

Ashley has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Ashley partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“Puppy selections are made in the order deposits are received unless otherwise discussed. While families may have preferences regarding gender, color pattern, or personality traits, we also provide recommendations based on the puppy’s temperament and the type of environment they will be entering. Our priority is creating successful, loving, and long-term placements for both the puppy and their new family.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $280 non-refundable deposit and between $620 - $920 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“980.00 includes pad trained and deworming 1280.00 includes papers, breeding rights, first round of vaccination, health screening, Deworming and Pad trained. A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your puppy from Adams Pawsitive Pawfection. Regardless of the puppy’s price, all deposits remain the same amount. Payment plans are weekly and biweekly.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ashley.

Breeder's location

Meet in Houston, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport

Meet in New Orleans, LA

More about Ashley

  • Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months

    Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Adams Pawsitive Pawfection 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Adams Pawsitive Pawfection 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

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