Black Velvet Shih Tzu
- Shawnee, OK
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Valerie S., the breeder behind Black Velvet Shih Tzu located in Shawnee, OK. I am a passionate breeder and I give each of my puppies, dogs, and breedings the proper care and attention they deserve. I am dedicated to providing happy, healthy, and well-socialized pups for others to welcome into their family. I love my pups and know you will love them, too!
Q. & A. with Valerie
Why did you start breeding?
My love for Shih Tzus inspired me to responsibly share this amazing breed with the world. I truly value and respect this process and have loved being a breeder. It is an honor to work with these beautiful dogs and to build a better world for them. The fulfillment of seeing new puppies born, watching them grow, and helping shape them and train them in preparation for their new forever homes is the most rewarding experience ever!What makes your program special?
I genuinely cherish Shih Tzus and am committed to looking out for the breed as a whole. I know the health and status of every dog I have bred and am proud of the temperament and beauty of my quality puppies. I spend lots of time with my puppies and enjoy training and socializing them so that they will be best prepared for their new lives with their forever families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Mojo
Went homeMale
AKC Tinkerbell
Went homeFemale
Gaby
Went homeFemale
Cedric
Went homeMale
Frida
Went homeFemale
April
Went homeFemale
Higgins
Went homeMale
Havana
Went homeFemale
Huxley
Went homeMale
Hartley
Went homeFemale
Harper
Went homeFemale
Carson
Went homeMale
Conner
Went homeMale
Tyla
Went homeFemale
Tillie
Went homeFemale
Toby
Went homeMale
Flint
Went homeMale
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Went homeMale
Fae
Went homeFemale
Fiona
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Valerie
Valerie 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 $1,100 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration (limited), first round of vaccines, vet check, deworming, and puppy socialization. We will gladly accept a holding fee to hold the puppy of your choice. Please be sure you are serious about adding a puppy to your family as these holding fees are non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Valerie 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 Valerie 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 Valerie 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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Valerie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Shawnee, OK
1098 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Will Rogers World Airport
1133 miles away
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Meet in Shawnee, OK
1099 miles away
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More about Valerie
Valerie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Valerie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Valerie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Black Velvet 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 dogs
Madison, mom
Shih Tzu
About Madison
Madison is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valerie decided to make her part of their program. Valerie 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.
Willow, mom
Shih Tzu
About Willow
Willow is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valerie decided to make her part of their program. Valerie 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.
Jazzy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Jazzy
Jazzy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valerie decided to make her part of their program. Valerie 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.
Winston, dad
Shih Tzu
About Winston
Winston is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Valerie decided to make him part of their program. Valerie 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.
Huxley, mom
Shih Tzu
About Huxley
Huxley is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valerie decided to make her part of their program. Valerie 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.
Maverick, dad
Shih Tzu
About Maverick
Maverick is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Valerie decided to make him part of their program. Valerie 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
Black Velvet 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.
Brucellosis
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Valerie to bring home their puppies.
Marissa E.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Valerie is great!! She is responsive, accommodating, knowledgeable, and helpful. I had hesitations about purchasing a puppy online, but Valerie communicated openly and honestly and speaking with her allayed my concerns. It was evident that she truly cares for her dogs and about doing things ethically and with detailed care. Thank you, Valerie, for my new best friend, Halo Wren! I love her, she is perfect!!
LKLinda K.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
It was a blessing to find Valerie from Black Velvet Shih Tzu. I received the most precious little puppy. Valerie was very easy to communicate with and responsive to any questions I had. It was a smooth and easy process. I felt extremely comfortable working with Valerie. I would definitely recommend Black Velvet Shih Tzu for anyone looking to add a new puppy to their family
Sherrie H.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Valerie was very responsive and knowledgeable. I could tell that she takes very good care of her puppies giving them extra love. Our new puppy is 15 weeks old and doing amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better puppy.
