I'm Phyllis T., the breeder behind Bows and Bow Ties located in Tallahassee, FL. Our dogs are bred with health in mind and temperaments as a priority. Our parents take vitamins and have a healthy diet. We socialize our puppies with people of all stages of life and we play with them with learning toys. They are happy healthy puppies.
Q. & A. with Phyllis
Why did you start breeding?
I love dogs and researched breeds that I liked. I have had Shih Tzu's for years.
What makes your program special?
The individual love and care I give to each dog and puppy.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shih Tzu puppies include chocolate and tan, chocolate, tricolor, black, liver, gold, red, black gold and white, red and white, black white and silver, gold and white, and black and white. Poodle puppies include sable, apricot, black, blue, brown, cafe au lait, cream, red, and phantom. 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.
Redford
Went home
Male
Hoffman
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Pacino
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Brando
Went home
Male
Tyson
Went home
Male
Ringo
Went home
Male
Dolly
Went home
Female
Liza
Went home
Female
Tillie
Went home
Female
Cash
Went home
Male
Newman
Went home
Male
Nelson
Went home
Male
Peppermint Patty
Went home
Female
Oh Henry
Went home
Male
Hershey
Went home
Male
Twix
Went home
Male
Snickers
Went home
Male
Godiva
Went home
Female
Lucy
Went home
Female
Duchess
Went home
Female
Rigby
Went home
Female
Oscar
Went home
Male
Gideon
Went home
Male
Truffle
Went home
Female
Jagger
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Sydney
Went home
Female
Krammer
Went home
Male
DeNiro
Went home
Male
Stallone
Went home
Male
Tatum
Went home
Female
Cassidy
Went home
Female
Farrow
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Phyllis
Phyllis 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 $1,250 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“500 down, balance at pick up. Non refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Phyllis 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 Phyllis 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 Phyllis directly.
Bows and Bow Ties 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
All breeds
Shih Tzu
Poodle
Lennon, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lennon
Lennon is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Phyllis decided to make her part of their program. Phyllis 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.
Rigby, mom
Shih Tzu
About Rigby
Rigby is very affectionate and intelligent. She is a great mom.
Gracie, mom
Poodle
About Gracie
Gracie is a shy sweet girl. She is shy, loving and loyal
Truman, dad
Shih Tzu
About Truman
Truman is a delightful happy dog. He is our little cutie. His color is a deep rich dark chocolate. Friendly to all people and animals.
Colby, dad
Poodle
About Colby
Colby is the best. He is sweet, lovable and very much a momma’s boy. He is a beautiful dog.
Finley, mom
Shih Tzu
About Finley
Finley is an extremely sweet and friendly girl. She never knows a stranger. She has had 2 litters. This will be her last litter.
Solomon, dad
Shih Tzu
About Solomon
Solomon is a Blue Brindle
Kennedy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Kennedy
Kennedy is a gorgeous black and white sweetheart with the biggest and most expressive eyes. She loves humans and loves treats. Kennedy is a quiet girl.
Cruz, dad
Shih Tzu
About Cruz
Cruz is lavender, silver, black and white. He is a chill kind of guy. He is very obedient and gets along well with humans and other dogs.
Presley, mom
Shih Tzu
About Presley
Presley is a sweet gentle soul. She is happy, playful and quiet.
Piper, mom
Shih Tzu
About Piper
Piper is red when her hair is long and creamy red when it's short. She is an amusing dog. She loves to entertain.
Dakota, dad
Poodle
About Dakota
Dakota is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Phyllis decided to make him part of their program. Phyllis 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.
Riley, mom
Poodle
About Riley
Riley is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Phyllis decided to make her part of their program. Phyllis 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.
SHILOH, mom
Shih Tzu
About SHILOH
Shiloh loves people. She can sit and cuddle for hours. She is black with silver on her tail and back.
Sawyer, dad
Poodle
About Sawyer
Sawyer is also an entertainer. He is a beautiful red toy poodle. Loves the ladies. Not so much other male dogs. With the girls, he is a flirt.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Bows and Bow Ties 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 Phyllis to bring home their puppies.
Stefanie H.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Phyllis was great! We first communicated through text and then we had a conversation over the phone. She was easy to talk with and answered all my questions. I adopted Sinclair and she is adorable. Very healthy and full of energy and love. I recommend Phyllis and I would adopt from her again.
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Sally R.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
I really enjoyed working with Phyllis. We had several lengthy conversations in which she answered all my questions thoroughly; I visited Grace a couple of times and she kept her a week longer because I had a trip planned. She is so knowledgeable, but most important, she really loves and takes good care of her dogs and pups. My little Grace really loves, loves, loves everyone and is so much fun. I’ve never had a pup that is so easy to raise and train. She stole everyone’s heart at the vets office because her tail never stopped wagging, even after she got her shots. I highly recommend Phyllis and her pups!
Luciana N.
Verified owner · May 2025
Phyllis was always caring and we weekly FaceTimed for me to see my puppy. Maple is very healthy, playful and well behaved for a puppy so young. She came home knowing how to use the mat. Some accidents, obviously, but very impressive. We loooooooove her! She’s the joy of the house! She’s with me all the time, she’s all affection. Thanks Phyllis
Bill G.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
I love my puppy. While genetics inevitably play a role, raising a puppy in a loving environment by a breeder who obviously knows what she's doing is equally important.
I enthusiastically recommend Phyliis to anyone looking for a Shia Tze puppy.
Rachel M.
Verified owner · June 2025
+4
The whole experience was wonderful and I love our new puppy
Yolanda D.
Verified owner · May 2025
I found our Mia within a few days of her birth on good dog. I emailed Phyllis the breeder right away. I had been looking specifically for a shih tzu for a long time.
I was scammed on another sight that was not reputable. So if you think it’s too good to be true , it is. That didn’t stop me from looking but it changed how and what I was looking for in a breeder . Phyllis is the real deal . Phyllis would actually facetime me weekly so my husband and I could see Mia’s progress. I want to publically thank Phyllis for making this whole process so much easier. She also went above and beyond and kept her 3 extra weeks while my husband and I were vacationing which was planned for a long time. Bottom line is trust and quality when purchasing these precious creatures that will be in your home for a long beautiful life.
Yolanda and Kelley from Cocoa Beach Fl