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Carolina’s Fancy Tzu
- Anderson, SC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Carolina A., the breeder behind Carolina’s Fancy Tzu located in Anderson, SC. We offer top-quality family pets. With a focus on health and temperament, we are able to produce, raise, and place the best pups! We strive to produce healthy, loving pets with the personality that the Shih Tzu is so well known for! Our dogs are a part of our family and receive the best care possible, with health checks once a year. They are spoiled members of our family who are given top-quality food and vitamins. They all have the confirmation, beauty, and loving temperament that the breed is so well known for. Their temperament and beauty are passed down to their babies!
Q. & A. with Carolina
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with the Shih Tzu breed about 25 years ago. Once I got my first one & realized how sweet their temperament was, I knew that I couldn’t have just one! I researched the breed & read everything that I could about them. Then I talked with breeders and veterinarian’s to see what raising puppies entailed. The rest is history!What makes your program special?
My heart is in every dog that I own & every puppy that I bring into this world! My dogs are my babies and are spoiled rotten members of my family! I am with them when they breed and with them when they deliver their babies. To me, this is a passion that I don’t take lightly. When my babies go to their new families, I think of it as gaining new family members! I am always here for any questions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, liver, blue, gold, red, white, liver and white, gold and white, and brindle. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Lorelei
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Little Love
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Princess
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Carolina
Carolina 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 $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price of a puppy includes AKC (limited) registration papers, shot record with dewormings, vaccines, health check from my veterinarian, first puppy trim, and all of the love and care that your puppy gets from the day he/she is born until the day that he/she leaves our care and is put into your loving arms! A deposit is placed to hold a puppy until the day that he/she is ready to go home with you. The deposit goes towards the price of the puppy. For example, if the puppy is $1500 and you pay the deposit of $500, you will owe $1000.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carolina 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 Carolina 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 Carolina 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carolina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Anderson, SC
4491 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
4455 miles away
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More about Carolina
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Carolina has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Carolina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Carolina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Carolina’s Fancy 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
Loki, dad
Shih Tzu
About Loki
Loki has the sweetest personality and is definitely a momma’s boy! He loves his “ladies” and produces some of the most gorgeous babies with awesome personalities! He is genetically clear of any health issues tested for. He is my perfect little Man! AKC registered.
Kalani, mom
Shih Tzu
About Kalani
Kalani is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carolina decided to make her part of their program. Carolina 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
Carolina’s Fancy 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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).
