Arizona Shih Tzu
Meet the breeder
I'm Jeri R., the breeder behind Arizona Shih Tzu located in Surprise, AZ. We have raised Shih Tzu puppies in our home for over 25 years. They are an amazing breed that is loving lap puppies! We work in our home and this allows one of us to be with our dogs and puppies 24-7! Some of our dogs are Champion sired, many have Champion lines, some do not, although they all have sweet dispositions!
Q. & A. with Jeri
Why did you start breeding?
I was given an amazing Shih Tzu named Cami as a gift and when she passed away I was so full of grief I didn't ever want another dog and said she never had puppies. My husband really knew me better than myself and brought me home a new girl named Chloe. Then we got her Keno and thought we would just have one litter and fell in love with the whole process. I learned so much since then well over 27 years ago.What makes your program special?
Providing healthy happy puppies to families. We have Champion sired dogs and have shown our dogs so their confirmation is excellent and have exceptional baby doll faces with sweet loving playful temperaments.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tricolor, cream and white, chocolate, black, liver, gold, red, silver, liver and white, silver gold and white, gold and white, red and white, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jeri
Jeri 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.
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 include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,450 - $2,350 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We except deposits only once you choose a puppy to be part of your family, please be sure you want the puppy the deposits are non refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jeri 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 Jeri 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 Jeri 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jeri.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Surprise, AZ
1965 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Jeri can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Jeri
Club memberships
Jeri is a member of American Shih Tzu Club.
Jeri has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Jeri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jeri is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Arizona Shih Tzu 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Arizona Shih Tzu 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 Profile, Animal Genetics 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).
