Golden Goddess Shih Tzu's
- Mountain View, MO
Meet the breeder
I'm Athena H., the breeder behind Golden Goddess Shih Tzu's located in Mountain View, MO. Here at Golden Goddess Shih Tzus's our girls are our family members and every baby is raised like we plan to keep them they are used to all the sounds and smells of a home. We do dna health test all our mom's and dads. They are all AKC registered.
Q. & A. with Athena
Why did you start breeding?
we got into breeding such a wonderful breed, because of my son who is autistic. he bonded with my aunts shih tzu, so I got him his first girl. she changed our lives. her gentle loving nature and empathic abilites. brought calm and love to our family!What makes your program special?
Our aim is their personalites, and our babies are full of life and love when they join their new forever families. we have developed and continued the personalities and traites we love from our original mama's all our girls are currently desendents from our original Coco. our babies all tend to follow along with mama's personality.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver and liver and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Athena
Athena 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, Athena partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“The price includes: AKC registration, vet health certificate, vaccinations to date. All our puppy deposits are the same price, prices do very on full and limited registration, color, sex.”
Contract & health guarantee
Athena 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 Athena 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 Athena 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Athena.
Breeder's location
Meet in Mountain View, MO
787 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport
873 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Athena can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Athena
Athena has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Athena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Athena is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Goddess Shih Tzu's 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
Ruby, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ruby
Perfect conformation and personality. a beautiful liver and white girl. She has a sweet and loving disposition and hasn't met a stranger! She loves all people, she loves to play, and she even talks to you!
Rex, dad
Shih Tzu
About Rex
Rex is an amazing boy with a calm and loving personality. he is also a non fading chocolate and white (liver and white)! AKC registered.
Sage, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sage
Sage is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Athena decided to make her part of their program. Athena 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
Golden Goddess Shih Tzu's 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.
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).
