Chimera Shih Tzu SW Florida

Stephanie & Allyssa M.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Port Charlotte, FL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Stephanie & Allyssa M., the breeder behind Chimera Shih Tzu SW Florida located in Port Charlotte, FL. Raising Shih Tzus is our passion! We go above & beyond helping families enjoy the companionship of a well bred, socialized, top-qualiy Shih Tzu. As an autism & military family, we know how therapeutic they are when raised with love. Follow our Facebook page for a glimpse into our life & meet our dogs.

Q. & A. with Stephanie & Allyssa

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

    Our puppies include black, liver, blue, gold, red, red and white, gold and white, black and white, brindle and white, liver and white, blue 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.

Getting a puppy from Stephanie & Allyssa

Stephanie & Allyssa 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $2,600 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes the health guarantee, vaccinations, deworming, socialization, microchip, pet/limited registration, and lifetime support. Please ensure you are committed to this puppy as deposits are non-refundable. We evaluate puppies for health and breeding or pet qualities.”

Contract & health guarantee

Stephanie & Allyssa 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 Stephanie & Allyssa 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 Stephanie & Allyssa 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stephanie & Allyssa.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Port Charlotte, FL

875 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tampa Airport

817 miles away

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Meet in Tampa, FL

818 miles away

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More about Stephanie & Allyssa

  • Club memberships

    Stephanie & Allyssa is a member of AKC Bred With Heart and AKC.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    OFA Health Testing, Embark DNA Genetic Health Testing, European Imports, AKC Champion Lines , CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Bred with Heart .

  • Stephanie & Allyssa has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Stephanie & Allyssa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Stephanie & Allyssa’s links

Stephanie & Allyssa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Chimera Shih Tzu SW Florida 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

Chimera Shih Tzu SW Florida 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, 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 (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.

  • 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 Stephanie & Allyssa to bring home their puppies.

  • Michael & Jessica B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Stephanie and Alyssa were awesome from the beginning to the end always responded to my messages and made the process so much easier than other places that I’ve looked to buy my puppy. Glad that I came across this app because chase (his name was cosmo) is the cutest and best fit for my family and I’m thankful.

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    Gail C.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    I can't say enough about Chimera Shih Tzu. Stephanie and Alyssa go way beyond to ensure their puppies are ready for their new forever home. We lost our Maltese and thought we weren't ready to get another dog. One of our friends told me about Chimera and I started following their FB page. I was so impressed with them that, after several months, of course I fell in love with all of the puppies. But one little girl just touched my heart so much we had to have her. Zadie is now 2.5 years old and so beautiful and precious. I can't believe how easy she fit into her new life with us. Last year I fell in love with another Chimera puppy and had to have her too. Mila is now 1 year old and both Zadie and Mila are besties. I would recommend Stephanie and Alyssa's Chimera Shih Tzu to everyone looking for an intelligent, healthy, beautiful and loveable dog.

  • Rachel B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Stephanie & Alyssa were so helpful, responsive and clearly care about their puppies. The puppy playground is amazing for them to learn so much before getting to their new home. My baby Leo is already using the bathroom mostly outside, getting along so well with his new big brothers and sleeping through the night. They are well cared for and that is obvious!!

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    Jeremy A.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

      • +4

    Stephanie and Allyssa are both so wonderful in all aspects of delivering the best puppies to their new homes. From the moment you put down a deposit, they keep you continually updated on the growth and development of your new baby. Now… let’s talk about those babies, ours specifically. His name is Joel, but he’s Swedish, so it’s pronounced like “Joule”. Stephanie and Allyssa both began calling him by his new name, so when the time came for us to pick him up, he already knew his name. His temperament is amazing… you can tell he was loved from the moment he took his first breath. He has enriched our lives beyond words. We are grateful to be his Kahu.

Photos

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.

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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