Kristy's Shih Tzus
- Humboldt, TN
- Responds within a day
- 100% recommend •
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristy M., the breeder behind Kristy's Shih Tzus located in Humboldt, TN. We are committed to raising healthy, well-socialized AKC Shih Tzu puppies that make wonderful family companions. Our puppies are raised in our home, receive lots of daily attention, and are introduced to everyday household life from an early age. We focus on health, temperament, and responsible breeding, and we're dedicated to helping each puppy find the right forever home.
Q. & A. with Kristy
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream and white and red. 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 1 - Annie
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4 - Maggie
Went homeFemale
Girl 3 - Hazel
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kristy
Kristy 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.
Kristy partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.
Price
“Price includes AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristy 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 Kristy 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 Kristy 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
- 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
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Humboldt, TN
4672 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)
4571 miles away
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Meet in Nashville, TN
4574 miles away
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More about Kristy
Kristy has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Kristy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Kristy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kristy's Shih Tzus 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
Ruby, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Shih Tzu over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristy decided to make her part of their program. Kristy 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
Excellent level
Kristy's Shih Tzus 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kristy to bring home their puppies.
Eric P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
+4Finding Kristy through Good Dog made our puppy search so easy. Kristy was amazing. She kept us updated on the progress of our puppy along with weekly pictures so we could document her growth. Thank you Kristy!
