Leander Shih Tzu
- Leander, TX ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Paul C., the breeder behind Leander Shih Tzu located in Leander, TX. Our dogs are bred for intelligence, temperament, and just being a good companion. Our goal is to ultimately raise happy and healthy dogs to go loving homes.
Q. & A. with Paul
Why did you start breeding?
We love animals. We got our first Shih Tzu (Coco) around 5 years ago. We soon realized he needed a companion, so we then got Persephone. As they grew and more of their personalities came out, we decided to breed them.What makes your program special?
We look at each litter like they are part of our family. They are cared for, given high quality food, and get a vet wellness check along with all first vaccinations. They receive lots of play time and begin basic command training.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brindle and white, black and white, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Paul
Paul 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, Paul partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We want each pup to go to a loving home who will be able to provide all of their needs. We take care in assessing each puppy's temperament and personality to make sure each potential owner is getting the dog they are looking for. ”
Price
“Price includes ACA registration paperwork, first set of vaccinations, first dose of heartworm prevention medication. All pups are the same price. Deposit will secure your.”
Contract & health guarantee
Paul 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 Paul 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 Paul 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
- Car rides
- 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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Paul.
Breeder's location
Meet in Leander, TX
1297 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Paul can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Paul
Paul has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Paul was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Paul is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Leander 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
Parent dogs
Perseph, mom
Shih Tzu
About Perseph
Perseph is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Paul decided to make her part of their program. Paul 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.
Coco, dad
Shih Tzu
About Coco
Coco is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Paul decided to make him part of their program. Paul 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
Leander 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
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.
