Fredericksburg shih tzus

Rick S.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Fredericksburg, VA · 51 miles away
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Rick S., the breeder behind Fredericksburg shih tzus located in Fredericksburg, VA. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful and healthy family pets.

Q. & A. with Rick

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I’ve always had a Shih Tzu so I got out of the bird business, I told my fiancé, since these are loving dogs, I would love to breed them.

  • What makes your program special?

    I The one thing that makes me different than all of them. I spent all my time with the puppies, 24 seven..

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

    Our puppies include tricolor, black, gold and white, black and white, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Rick

Rick 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 between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All of my puppies come with vet paperwork.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rick 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 Rick 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 Rick 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rick.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Fredericksburg, VA

51 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Flexible meeting point

Rick can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Rick

  • Rick has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month

    Rick was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Rick is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Fredericksburg shih tzus 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 health testing

Fredericksburg shih tzus 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.