Little Friends Kennel
- Double Springs, AL
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Shih Tzu litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Jan. 30, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Joanna B., the breeder behind Little Friends Kennel located in Double Springs, AL. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! The sweet, loyal, and playful disposition of our dogs inspired us to begin responsibly breeding to expand the breed and share them with others.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Duke
Went homeMale
Junior
Went homeMale
Coconut
Went homeFemale
Scarlet
Went homeFemale
Peanut
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Joanna
Joanna 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
Connect with Joanna to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Joanna 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 Joanna 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 Joanna 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
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joanna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Double Springs, AL
4697 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
More about Joanna
Joanna has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Joanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Joanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Little Friends Kennel 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
Joanna B.
Litter update on 14 Nov. •…All of my beautiful babies found their forever homes they were so precious to watch them grow and see their personalities blossom and their beautiful coats come in
Casper and Carolina's litter
Joanna B.
Litter update on 17 Oct. •Last 2 puppies available until December ckc registration 14 weeks old shots up to date
Casper and Carolina's litter
Joanna B.
Litter update on 11 Sept. •They are all up to date with vaccines and they are ready to go and ckc registered they are looking for their forever homes located in Alabama
Casper and Carolina's litter
Joanna B.
Litter update on 07 Sept. •…Peanut went to her loving new home a few weeks ago in Mexico I’m so happy that she found loving and carrying her home. I hope that her brothers and sisters can do the same in the next few days. It is time for them to leave the nest.
Casper and Carolina's litter
Parent dogs
Elvira, mom
Shih Tzu
About Elvira
Elvira is a beautiful black and tan female Shih Tzu. She was originally bred by me from a previous sire and dam I had she is currently confirmed pregnant nurse expecting her first litter with me in the first week of December. I’m very excited for this letter. And to see what she produces, this will be the third generation of Puppies from this line.
Carolina, mom
Shih Tzu
About Carolina
She is ckc reg and very smart and sweet very calm and listen very well I just love her she has so amazing puppies in the past
Casper, dad
Shih Tzu
About Casper
Casper is double registered AKC/CKC he is a first time sire so i’m not able to tell anybody about sizes of Puppies as an estimation for adult size I’m unable to tell anybody about possibility of color. He is a very beautiful puppy and his brothers and sisters and parents was very beautiful dogs. It’s very healthy happy little man no behavioral problems. House broke calm. I just love him so much and I can’t wait to see his babies
Chelsea, mom
Shih Tzu
About Chelsea
Chelsea is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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.
California, mom
Shih Tzu
About California
California is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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
Little Friends Kennel 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Joanna to bring home their puppies.
Willy B.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Joanna is well caring for her puppies as it reflects on Fluffy aka Scarlet for her well loving behavior. We’re very happy with our new members of our family, we named her Fluffy Scarlet she loves to take a bath which is unusual for a dog. she loves to kiss us too very happy dog charming/chatting with our son too.He has2 Shitzus and their scent is on him. Thank you so much Joanna.
Christie C.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Joanna is amazing! She loves her little babies and is very knowledgeable and proactive with her puppies. She goes above and beyond to do what is best for them and to protect them to give them the best start in life. We adopted Stella (formerly Peanut) and are just thrilled with her! She came home to us with some very important basic skills. She immediately searched out a mat to do her business and is getting along great with our other older shih tzus! I really can’t recommend Joanna strongly enough. If you want a perfect little fur ball shih tzu, contact Joanna and you won’t be sorry!
