Itty Bitty Paws
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephanie P., the breeder behind Itty Bitty Paws located in Layton, UT. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
I have been raised around Shih Tzu all my life and I absolutely could not imagine not having such an amazing and well tempered breed in my life. Every Shih Tzu I raise is raised like my own children and get all the socialization and are desensitized to many noises and circumstances so they grow to be such wonderful and loving companions to people of all life stages.What makes your program special?
I raise my pups and grown dogs with the BAB(Badass Breeder) cirriculum. My litters are ENS trained starting since day 3. We socialize them around small children and other dogs so they become confident and friendly dogs when they are ready to go home. I stimulate them with various activities and noises that resemble thunderstorms, fireworks, clapping, motorcycles, etc.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, gold, 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.
Tank
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The lowest price is for pet only no limited AKC included. Highest price is with AKC or CKC. All include deworming, vaccines, puppy care package and other goodies. Deposit is non-refundable and goes towards final and total price of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stephanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Layton, UT
5187 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ogden-Hinckley Airport
5181 miles away
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More about Stephanie
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Itty Bitty Paws 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
MISSY, mom
Shih Tzu
About MISSY
MISSY is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Itty Bitty Paws 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.
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).
