House of Little Lions

Gladys T.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Brevard, NC ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Gladys T., the breeder behind House of Little Lions located in Brevard, NC. In order to produce the best quality puppies, we breed with a focus on health, temperament, and structure. We are passionate about Shih Tzus, and our love for these dogs shines through in every aspect of our breeding program.

Q. & A. with Gladys

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was a member of Obedience Club and my first Shih Tzu was a registered Therapy Dog. I started training my Shih Tzus for obedience and realized they are naturally therapeutic. Have always raised dogs in my house and my puppies are well socialized to people and dogs. I have two that go everywhere with me without a leash because they are so well trained and love attention from everyone.

  • What makes your program special?

    The personality of my dogs. They are all smart funny obedient and happy. Most are placed in homes because they have met one of my dogs.

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

    Our puppies include liver, blue, red, 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 Gladys

Gladys 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, Gladys partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We raise our dogs in our home, we live on a mountain and forest area, the Pisgah National Forest because of this our dogs can’t be on the ground because of exposure to various wildlife and disease they carry. They get fresh air and sunshine and fun on a covered deck on the second level.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes in home care, veterinary services, medication necessities, grooming, vaccinations microchip, AKC preregistration with microchip. One year health guarantee and contract . No kennels no cages all crates open except for safety purposes! I require 400.00 to prevent people who are not sure if they want a puppy from keeping the puppy from going a deserving family. I also use it to microchip and preregister the puppy in the name of the adoptive family along with microchip. This also pays for veterinarian fees and testing to ensure healthy puppies. Vaccines and testing are current. Puppies can go home at 9 weeks or later but not before subject to veterinary approval..”

Contract & health guarantee

Gladys 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 Gladys 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 Gladys directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Brevard, NC

4459 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Asheville Airport

4442 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Gladys can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Gladys

  • Gladys has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

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

  • Gladys’s links

Gladys is a trusted Good Dog breeder

House of Little Lions 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

House of Little Lions 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

Verified owner stories

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

  • Elena Finley O.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

      • +4

    Gladys is a beautiful lady, truly she is. She's very caring and so knowledgeable about her Shih tzu. I'm so glad I founded her, she give me my little Shih tzu girl, (we name her Zaara ). I definitely made an excellent choice by choosing Gladys, truly I couldn't have asked for better person. From our heart heart, thank you, for giving us this precious baby girl. Elena Finley

    Cristie R.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Gladys is amazing. She was wonderful to talk to. Very helpful and knowledgeable. You can tell immediately how much she loves these dogs and it shows when you get them home. Shady is the happiest and healthiest puppy I could hope for. Thank you Gladys! To anybody looking at her puppies I am personally vouching for her as amazing.

    JB

    Jerry B.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2023

    It went very well.

  • BB

    Betty B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +4

    Gladys was so responsive and knowledgeable about Shih Tzu’s. You can tell that she cares a lot about her dogs. She stayed in touch and sent regular updates with pictures and videos. Good Dog made the process easy and seamless, from the choice of the breeder through paying securely and arranging pick up. I am so glad that I went to Good Dog and found Gladys and I couldn’t be happier with Coco.

    Jenifer P.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    The best experience of my life Gladys was very helpful kind nice such a sweet person she sent videos of my pepper Piper she made it very easy for my first time buying a puppy my family and I our enjoying our new family member good dog made it very easy for me to make my payment I will recommend Gladys from house of little Lions also good dog thank you

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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