Duarte's Shihtzu Puppies
- Alturas, CA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Brenda D., the breeder behind Duarte's Shihtzu Puppies located in Alturas, CA. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We are committed to staying connected to our puppy families throughout their lifetimes to ensure they never feel alone and can raise their new, furry companion with confidence and joy.
Q. & A. with Brenda
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Brenda
Brenda 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 Brenda to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Brenda 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 Brenda 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 Brenda 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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brenda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Alturas, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at LAX
Flexible meeting point
Brenda can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Brenda
Brenda has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Brenda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Brenda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Duarte's Shihtzu Puppies 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
Pepper, mom
Shih Tzu
About Pepper
Pepper is sweet with people and tolerant with other pets. She loves car rides and her grooming days.
Jack, dad
Shih Tzu
About Jack
Jack is such a sweet boy. He loves to play catch and his treats. He is a gold tricolor shihtzu that comes from a line of champion show dogs. Both his parents were imported from Ukraine.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Duarte's Shihtzu Puppies 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).
