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Holy City Shih Tzu
- Charleston, SC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Nick T., the breeder behind Holy City Shih Tzu located in Charleston, SC. We are the breeder behind Holy City Shih Tzu located in Charleston, SC. Our puppies are much more than just pets; they are cherished members of our family. They share our home, not confined to cages, free to roam and participate in our daily lives.
Q. & A. with Nick
Why did you start breeding?
We have had puppies in our lives for generations!What makes your program special?
We utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Socialized with other animals, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, and Various sounds.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver, black gold and white, liver and white, and black and white. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Checkers
Went homeFemale
Little Man
Went homeMale
Big Boy
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Nick
Nick 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 a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Health guarantee, CKC registration. .”
Contract & health guarantee
Nick 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 Nick 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 Nick 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nick.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Charleston, SC
453 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charleston Airport / Charleston AFB
448 miles away
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More about Nick
Club memberships
Nick is a member of Continental Kennel Club, Inc..
Nick has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Nick was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Nick is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Holy City Shih Tzu 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
Litter and program updates
Nick T.
Litter update on 13 Nov. 2024 •
C.C. and Drizz's litter
Parent dogs
Drizz, mom
Shih Tzu
About Drizz
Best Personality, Friendly, excellent health, good eater and well trained
C.C., dad
Shih Tzu
About C.C.
Spunky, playful & a lot of attitude. . . in excellent health !
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Holy City Shih Tzu 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 Certification (CAER, 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)
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).
