Amy’s Awesome Shih Tzus

Amy M.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Haines City, FL
  • Responds within an hour

Available puppies

Austin (male)

Ready Oct. 3

6 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Amy M., the breeder behind Amy’s Awesome Shih Tzus located in Haines City, FL. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We are dedicated to always providing our pet parents and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.

Q. & A. with Amy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My parents enjoyed having Shih Tzus in their lives and wanted to bring the furry joy they had to others. Now we have puppy parents and new friends all across the country and our fur babies have traveled 🧳 across the country and all the way to Canada and Mexico with their human families on their vacation experiences.

  • What makes your program special?

    We love staying in touch with our fur families over the years as their furry families grow. We enjoy seeing our pups grow up and have adventures with their families. And sometimes we have families come back seeking a brother or sister companion for their existing fur baby that they adopted from us!

  • 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 Amy

Amy 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Amy partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Please fill out our adoption survey so that we can make sure that your new furry family member is the right fit for your home and family.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $350 non-refundable deposit and between $2,150 - $2,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.

“The total adoption fee includes the 1st set of shots from the vet, State of FL Health Certificate, AKC purebred registration paperwork for your puppy (if you choose AKC registration paperwork at an additional cost of $50), a welcome home bag, and the puppy of your choice. All puppies are listed for adoption as pets only with no breeding rights. If you are interested in breeding rights, an additional breeding rights fee is required. Please contact us to inquire about additional breeding rights costs or additional costs for AKC Registration Paperwork. Deposits are non refundable and go towards the total adoption fee of your new furry family member. Your deposit holds the puppy of your choice in reserve just for you and your family. Your new furry family member must be picked up within 10 calendar days after the deposit is received, if it is old enough to go home at that time. If you decide to put your deposit down early before the puppy is ready to go home (i.e. while your puppy has not yet weaned from mama or is not finished with its 1st vet appointment yet) when you put your deposit down, then you must pick up your new furry family member within 10 calendar days of the veterinary “ok”. If you need additional time to pickup your new furry family member, you may board your puppy with us for an additional $250 per week. Also please bring a pet carrier to pick up your little love. We do not allow puppies to go home on leashes. A crate or travel pet carrier is required.”

Contract & health guarantee

Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

You’re protected
on Good Dog

When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.

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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Haines City, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Orlando Airport

More about Amy

  • Club memberships

    Amy is a member of American Kennel Club.

  • Amy has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Amy’s Awesome Shih Tzus 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Amy’s Awesome 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Amy to bring home their puppies.

  • Michelle G.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Amy called me shortly after I submitted my interest through the Good Dog app. She even shared a FaceTime call so I could see Basil “in person”. He was actually going to be a surprise for my parents. Amy was wonderful and accommodating with helping with the surprise and didn’t mind the whole family coming to pick him up. She even took our first family photo. Before we left, she took the time to go over his routine, his records, and even sent us home with a little goodie bag. It was especially personable with the little blanket that has his mother’s and siblings’ scent on it to help him settle in at his new home. This was my first experience, using the good dog app, but I also can’t say enough about my experience with Amy. She and her mother really made us feel like a part of their Shih Tzu family now too. My parents are so happy with their new addition! Thank you so much for everything! Basil is absolutely perfect!

  • Lesley G.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Our little girl is really perfect in every way. She continues to surprise us with her intelligence, desire to cuddle etc. Thank you Amy. I can't recommend you enough!

Photos

your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites