Falling Star
- New York, NY
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Tiny Tressa
3 months old · Female
Munchkin
3 months old · Male
Chunk
10 months old · Male
Grand Champion Pluto
3 years old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Troy D., the breeder behind Falling Star located in New York, NY. We deliver the stars to you by breeding champion-quality show dogs. We breed only the best of the best. We strive for 100% satisfaction and prepare our dogs to excel in the show ring, as emotional support/therapy, or as the best family dog. Our dogs are family members first and foremost. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs.
Q. & A. with Troy
Why did you start breeding?
It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same joy that I've found in raising these wonderful dogs. We care about the Shih Tzu breed and do everything in our power to mate sound dogs to ensure healthy and happy puppies. Our puppies’ health and wellbeing is our main priority.What makes your program special?
This breed is my passion, and I love spending my life with them. At Falling Star, we produce excellent companions. We understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, integrity, and truly want what's best for the Shih Tzu line. I can provide extensive knowledge and guidance for any family looking to bring home one of these wonderful dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Neutron
Went homeMale
Sunny Boy
Went homeMale
Girly Wonder
Went homeFemale
Sunflower
Went homeMale
Trina light purple
Went homeFemale
Wonder Boy
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Troy
Troy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Troy partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Male to female difference and pet to show difference. Deposit is nonrefundable but applied to the to the balance.”
Contract & health guarantee
Troy 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 Troy 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 Troy 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 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Troy.
Breeder's location
Meet in New York, NY
3845 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albany NY
3759 miles away
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Meet in Albany, NY
3759 miles away
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More about Troy
Club memberships
Troy is a member of American Shih Tzu Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Troy has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Troy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Troy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Falling Star 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
Rory, dad
Shih Tzu
About Rory
Rory is a Champion and has beautiful style. He has a Russian pedigree.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).Ami-I, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ami-I
Ami-I is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Troy decided to make her part of their program. Troy 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.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Tator, dad
Shih Tzu
About Tator
Tator is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Troy decided to make him part of their program. Troy 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).Lily, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lily
Lily is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Troy decided to make her part of their program. Troy 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).Melody, mom
Shih Tzu
About Melody
Melody is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Troy decided to make her part of their program. Troy 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel.Baby, dad
Shih Tzu
About Baby
Baby is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Troy decided to make him part of their program. Troy 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.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).Tina, mom
Shih Tzu
About Tina
Tina is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Troy decided to make her part of their program. Troy 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.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).Billie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Billie
Billie is a love and loves to cuddle. She is an excellent mother that loves her puppies. She also did a lot of winning and became an AKC Champion.
Topper, dad
Shih Tzu
About Topper
Topper is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Troy decided to make him part of their program. Troy 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
Excellent level
Falling Star 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.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Troy to bring home their puppies.
Sarae V.
Verified owner · Apr. 2026
Troy was wonderful to work with from start to finish! He was great at communication and helping set up the pick up day/process. The puppy we got from him, that we named Rosie, is absolutely stunning, smart, healthy, and has that classic Shih Tzu Sass! We are all so in love with her, and we're even hoping to get her into some shows in the future! She got along with my other dogs quickly and easily, and settled into life with us with no problems. She's a doll!
KOKathryn O.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
+5Troy was amazing and so responsive and helpful when we were preparing for her arrival and also afterwards. Harley is so beautoful and already wrll trained!
Maryann M.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
+4Troy was amazing from the start. One look and I fell in love with Kati-Dog but was a nervous puppy parent. Troy answered all my questions and made it easy for me to meet Kati_dog and take her home. Troy gave me some great tips on being a new puppy parent...and of course, now Kati-dog is very used to her new home...and she owns it. I do try to stay in charge but this adorable puppy is just sugar. She is good at the vets and good at the groomer. She came full hair and we got her a puppy cut...photos included. She is very smart...learned the house in no time...ok...she still likes to chew but nothing bad...she loves being outside which makes it difficult at times to walk her because she definitely wants to go her own way but we are learning how to walk with each other (I have to remember I'm the adult!)...but she is just so adorable and charming it's so easy to spoil her and just lover her to bits.
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Lily P.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
I bought home two most precious and handsome Shih Tzu poppies ( 3 months old now) from Troy, Falling Star. I raised a few Shih Tzu before, definitely Troy’s poppies are the stars. Troy’s expertise creates the best temperament, beautiful, well behavior and pee/ poop training within a week. Not only Troy creates healthy and wonderful Shih Tzu he is also available for questions, support, and suggestions when I needed after my poppies came home. I highly recommend Troy’s poppies.
Stacey T.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Our breeder Troy was excellent! We purchased the sweetest & most handsome boy Shih-Tzu. Troy’s assistance, knowledge & attentiveness to detail was such a relief & allowed us to enjoy the process. TY so much Troy!
