Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus

Deanna V.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Waddell, AZ
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Deanna V., the breeder behind Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus located in Waddell, AZ. Breeding adults have received Good Dogs EXCELLENT health testing seal! Puppies are raised alongside my family on an advanced puppy head-start curriculum and come with a 2 year health guarantee. I offer lifetime breeder support. Puppies are introduced to a recall, verbal marker, & temperament tested.

Q. & A. with Deanna

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My passion for breeding began when I realized how much I loved the Shih Tzu breed. I started reading as many books as I could get my hands on to learn all I could about the breed and the whelping process. I took classes through AKC and several other programs in order to become a responsible breeder. It is important to me that I do everything I can for the health of my dogs and their puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    Pups are raised on an advanced curriculum which includes Early Neurological Stimulation, Early Scent Introduction, Sound & Sensory Desensitization, movement desensitization. Pups receive an intro to a recall, verbal marker, crate exposure, etc. Puppies are temperament tested. Puppies go home with a prepaid lifetime membership to Baxter & Bella's training program & 1 month of Trupanion Insurance.

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

    Our puppies include black, liver, gold, gold and white, and 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 Deanna

Deanna 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.

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 $4,350 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies are priced after temperament testing at 9 weeks. Puppies remain listed as “available” until paid in full. Visit - Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus and Poos for more details. $500 reservation fee is part of the total purchase price.”

Contract & health guarantee

Deanna 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 Deanna 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 Deanna directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Waddell, AZ

1971 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

1951 miles away

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Meet in Gilbert, AZ

1941 miles away

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More about Deanna

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Deanna has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Deanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Deanna’s links

Deanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Arizona Sunrise 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

Arizona Sunrise 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.

  • Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Full Embark 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 Deanna to bring home their puppies.

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    Jennifer M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    I’ve been following Deanna (Arizona Shihtzus) for a few years, and finally bringing home my puppy has been such a wonderful experience. From the very beginning, it was clear how much love, attention, and commitment Deanna puts into every single puppy. She is truly an ethical breeder who genuinely cares about the well-being of her dogs — not just while they’re with her, but for their entire lives. Communication throughout the entire process was so easy and reassuring. She answered all my questions, kept me updated, and made me feel like I was part of the journey even before bringing my puppy home. The handover experience was just as amazing — warm, organized, and full of care. It was evident how much love and work she put into preparing my puppy for his new home. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re looking for a responsible, caring, and truly passionate breeder, I can’t recommend Deanna enough.

    Meriel E.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Working with Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus to add a puppy to our family was absolutely wonderful. Deanna does all she can to ensure that her puppies are going to a great home where they will be looked after properly and be part of the family. Communication was great and the buying/contract process was smooth and thorough. Deanna also took the time to answer any and all questions I had because I wanted to be fully prepared to receive our puppy, which was very helpful. We live in San Diego, and Deanna worked with us to have our puppy delivered to us from AZ. Once Deanna helped us choose our pup, we loved the continuous updates and transparency on our puppy’s developmental journey before he was home with us. Deanna’s extensive puppy curriculum is where Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus is truly in a league of their own. Not only did we receive a puppy with great temperament and a clean bill of health, he was already exposed to training like verbal markers and recall, grooming, mental stimulation puzzles, socialization with people and other dogs, and introduced to potty training. Her attention and care for our puppy set a wonderful foundation so we can enjoy many many years with our shih tzu. If you are looking for a shih tzu puppy from an ethical and responsible breeder that offers lifetime breeder support, I highly recommend Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus. Our experience was amazing.

    jacquie L.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    Deanna was such a pleasure to work with. Buttercup was born into such a loving home. I couldn't be happier and would only want her puppies in the future. The work she puts into her puppies is above and beyond expectations.

  • Jessica C.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

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    Deanna is an amazing person. I can’t thank her enough for all she does for her puppies. She has been so helpful throughout the whole process of getting our new baby Fiona. All of her hard work shows. Thank you so much Deanna for all that you do. We appreciate you so very much.

    Susan R.

    Verified owner · June 2024

    Deanna does a wonderful job raising the best puppies. Our puppy Lola is now 13 weeks old and she is so good with noises such as motorcycles, loud beeps, vacuum, leaf blower, etc. We took her to Home Depot this morning in her stroller and the workers had equipment in an aisle that was making extremely loud beeps that did not startle Lola. She actually rode in her stroller for about 20 minutes and took in all the sights and sounds. She never made a peep. The sound desensitizing that Deanna has in her curriculum clearly does work. Deanna also has a great wealth of knowledge about the Shih Tzu breed. When you bring your new puppy home, she gives you a puppy booklet that she has created. It details what the puppies have been eating and links to where the food/treats can be purchased, what their daily schedule has been, suggestions on when to spay/neuter, common medical questions the owner may have, etc. We are so happy with our little gem of a dog Lola. Not only is she the cutest but she is the most calm and well adjusted puppy we have had over the last 20 years of being Shih Tzu owners.

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    Karen D.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    After researching Shih Tzu breeders I settled on Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus and Deanna. It was the best decision! Deanna was very patient with me, always responsive and willing to answer any questions. She listened to what our needs were and carefully matched our Margo to us. We are beyond thrilled with our new addition to our family and I can’t thank Deanna enough! She has a top notch program and the most marvelous pups!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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