Lil' Darlin' Shih Tzus of the Virginia Blue Ridge

Connie R.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

Meet the breeder

I'm Connie R., the breeder behind Lil' Darlin' Shih Tzus of the Virginia Blue Ridge located in Sperryville, VA. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable Shih Tzu puppies and connect loving families with their new best friends! Our puppies are raised with love in our home, Free Range style (never caged) and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to leave with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be! They cuddle with us on the couch and sleep in our beds. They rule the roost !!!

Q. & A. with Connie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We acquired our first Shih Tzu for our youngest son to help him with healing from a serious surgery. We absolutely fell in love with the puppiness and wanted to breed happy healthy puppies to help other families enjoy the uniqueness and love that bringing a baby Shih Tzu into their family will do. We never cage and will never rehome. These are family members for life.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our approach to "Free Range Living". We never kennel (except for dinner time so that everyone can have "Room Service" and eat in peace. We adore and consider our Shih Tzu family. Our Tzu have free range of our home and large fenced in yard. I sleep beside the puppy nest until the litter is at least 14 days old. The moms and babies get my absolute full attention day and night and are showered with love, attention, and a special diet to keep the mamas at their absolute healthiest. It is our goal to produce healthy happy and very spoiled puppies to add to your happy home.

  • 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 Connie

Connie 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 $500 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Vet check up, first shots, wormings, copy of vet record and check up and shots, application for registering, a very small Harness an awesome goody bag to go home with AND your baby will come to you thoroughly spoiled. You can be on a waitlist but I will not take deposit until you choose your puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Sperryville, VA

48 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Washington Dulles Airport

6 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

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

More about Connie

  • Connie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Connie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Connie’s links

Connie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Lil' Darlin' Shih Tzus of the Virginia Blue Ridge 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Lil' Darlin' Shih Tzus of the Virginia Blue Ridge 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.

  • Full Embark 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).

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