I'm Rita H., the breeder behind Bel Aire Beauties located in Klamath Falls, OR. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. Matching each family with the right puppy is the key to our success and yours. We are honored to bring another member of the family into your life!
Q. & A. with Rita
Why did you start breeding?
I have always been involved in some sort of breeding. I love the entire process and decided that after I got my first Shih Tzu that I was hooked on this breed. I absolutely love watching the puppies grow and the joy in the faces of the new families they forever join.
What makes your program special?
I am committed to raising happy, healthy and loving puppies. I spend lots of time with my puppies socializing them with other dogs, cats, kids and normal household sounds to help best prepare them for their new homes. I help with perspective families to pick the perfect match for them.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
KiKi
Went home
Female
Moxley
Went home
Male
Maxwell
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Teddy B
Went home
Male
Wren
Went home
Female
Willa
Went home
Female
Winston
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Rita
Rita 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
Connect with Rita to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Rita 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 Rita 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 Rita directly.
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
AKC registration
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rita.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Klamath Falls, OR
5391 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rogue Valley –Medford Airport
5410 miles away
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Meet in Medford, OR
5413 miles away
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More about Rita
Rita has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Rita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Rita is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bel Aire Beauties 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
Rita H.
Program update on 13 June •
Parent dogs
Poppy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita 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.
Phoebe, mom
Shih Tzu
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita 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.
Prince, dad
Shih Tzu
About Prince
Prince is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rita decided to make him part of their program. Rita 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Bel Aire Beauties 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 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 Rita to bring home their puppies.
Tricia W.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Rita has been absolutely amazing throughout this whole process! She was responsive to all my questions about Max before pick up, sent pictures and updates until he was in our arms and she’s still responding to questions and any concerns afterwards! Max is just as playful as she promised and I can’t imagine my life without him. Highly recommend working with her if you’re looking for a pup to add to your family.
Barry M.
Verified owner · June 2025
+5
Rita was quick to answer emails and answered any questions or concerns I had. Cruella (yes that is the name I gave her) is a bright eyed, happy puppy that loves people and going for walks.
Ada C.
Verified owner · July 2025
+4
We had an outstanding experience with Rita in our search for another shih tzu puppy!
I appreciated how easy it was to communicate with Rita. She was very responsive during our search and even after we brought our “Alfie” home. She happily shared multiple photos and videos of him before we got him.
We drove halfway to meet Rita to get Alfie. She even brought along his dad, Prince, so we got to meet him! Rita sent us off with a well-stocked “new puppy” tote that included essentials like a harness, leash, brush, blanket with his mom’s scent, toys, wet/dry food, treats, puppy pads, & baby photos of him - just to name a few.
Rita’s breeding practices and excellent care she provided up until we got Alfie are reflected in his temperament and behavior once we brought him home. At Alfie’s first vet appointment, our vet also stated that “your breeder did an EXCELLENT job of de-worming” and was very impressed.
We love our Alfie dearly and extremely grateful for breeders like Rita! She gets our highest recommendation!
Nancy C.
Verified owner · May 2025
Rita was wonderful to work with - responsive, caring, and even met us halfway to retrieve our little guy. Rita had all his vaccination paperwork, caring info, and even sent us videos and photos of him regularly. You can also tell our pup came from a happy home. Thank you Rita for producing our first fur baby!!