Good Roots Shih Tzu's

Teresa R.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Soddy Daisy, TN

Meet the breeder

I'm Teresa R., the breeder behind Good Roots Shih Tzu's located in Soddy Daisy, TN. We breed gorgeous puppies with great temperaments, that will be awesome companions for approved families. We are a small private breeder of top-quality Shih Tzu's located on a few private acres located currently im Soddy Daisy Tennessee. We only have a small number Raised and socialized inside our home.

Q. & A. with Teresa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding in 1991 while I was showing dogs in AKC in Montana. I have enjoyed it ever since.

  • What makes your program special?

    We raise puppies inside our home. All our breeding pairs are always embark tested. We also socialize and pad train our puppies so they are ready for their new homes.

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

    Our puppies include sable, lilac, chocolate, black and tan, black, liver, blue, silver, black 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 Teresa

Teresa 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.

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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC paperwork Health certification, negative giardia test, puppy starter bag, and vaccinations including Neopar so your puppy is up to date when you receive him or her. Due when we agree upon placement of your puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Teresa 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 Teresa 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 Teresa 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
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Soddy Daisy, TN

495 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)

542 miles away

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Meet in Charlotte, NC

322 miles away

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More about Teresa

  • Club memberships

    Teresa is a member of American Shih Tzu Club.

  • Teresa has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Teresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Teresa’s links

Teresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Good Roots 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Good Roots 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.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis

    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.

  • Dominant Black DNA Test, DNA Profile, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis (RCND), Congenital Dyshormonogenic Hypothyroidism with Goiter, Shih Tzu Type, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1, Cone Degeneration, Agouti DNA Test, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (cmr3; BEST1 Exon 10 SNP), Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Bald Thigh Syndrome (IGFBP5), 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Teresa to bring home their puppies.

  • KF

    Karen F.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

      • +6

    Teresa is an excellent breeder and has bred some beautiful puppies from her program involving European imported shih tzus. Her house is so clean and cheerful and all her dogs and puppies are healthy , happy and well socialized. I had experiences with breeders who didn’t keep a clean space for their dogs. Teresa’s house and out houses are squeaky clean and so are her dams and sires.

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