I'm Vicky R., the breeder behind Hope Shih tzu and Shorkie located in Lafayette, IN. Our dogs are members of our family and are right by our side for daily life. Our experience with them inspired us to share their affectionate personalities with other loving families!
Q. & A. with Vicky
Why did you start breeding?
I love animals I’m a college student to be vet technician and after veterinarian.
What makes your program special?
Home dogs they are raising with my family environment.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and black gold 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.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Female 2
Went home
Female
Female 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Vicky
Vicky 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 $300 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“human socially, pad trained.”
Contract & health guarantee
Vicky 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 Vicky 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 Vicky directly.
Hope Shih tzu and Shorkie 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
All breeds
Yorkshire Terrier
Shih Tzu
Lily, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lily
She’s really smart and like to be around you lily is sweet girl 10 pounds
Sissy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sissy
She’s ACA registered very healthy
Coco, mom
Shih Tzu
About Coco
Coco is a female Shih Tzu about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vicky decided to make her part of their program. Vicky 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.
Lily, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lily
Lily is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vicky decided to make her part of their program. Vicky 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.
Sid, dad
Shih Tzu
About Sid
He’s ACA registered very healthy
Parent health testing
Hope Shih tzu and Shorkie 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 Shorkies.
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.