Hand Raised Shih Tzu’s
- Marion, TX ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa T., the breeder behind Hand Raised Shih Tzu’s located in Marion, TX. Our pets are hand-raised by our family and children. Their health and temperament is always reviewed and our number one priority.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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, Melissa partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care and placing our beautiful hand, raised for babies into a good loving family. Or person. We only ask for someone to love them as much as we have and to treat them with love and respect as their own family member.”
Price
“Our hand- raised fur babies our raised by our 3 children and us just like humans. From day one they are held and love human contact. They will have their first set of shots be dewormed and vet checked. They are beginning pad training.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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 with children
- 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Marion, TX
1344 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Antonio Airport
1362 miles away
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Meet in Kyle, TX
1315 miles away
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More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hand Raised 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
Kitchy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Kitchy
Kitcha is a imperial Shih Tzu. She weighs 7 pounds. She is tri colored. She is very sweet affectionate loves to write in the car. Go walking or watch movies on our lap.
Oakley, dad
Shih Tzu
About Oakley
Oakley is a beautiful boy. He is red in color with green eyes. He is liver nose. He has the best personality, loving, faithful. And playful. He wants to be with me at all times you love to play catch and fetch go walking and watch movies. He plays with his puppies as if he were mama.
Parent health testing
Hand Raised 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.
