I'm Stephanie Q., the breeder behind Little Lions the Shih Tzu Kingdom located in Denton, MD. We breed high-quality puppies. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
I had bought a Shih Tzu from my girlfriend that was my Breeder. All of my friends and family really loved her and told me I should breed her. I didn’t put any thought into it. One day I said let’s Give it a try. I tried to find a stud that was too overwhelming so I bought a stud. My OG female is Ava and my OG male is Niko. They both are still living. I am on my 3rd generation. I have been a breeder of Shih Tzu’s Since 2012.
What makes your program special?
I try not to outdo others. I try not to outdo PRICE by undercutting other breeders. If my families want to go another direction Because my prices are too high, I encourage them and try to find them another breeder within their price range. I have families that follow my page that Ask for advice, even though they haven’t bought a puppy for me and I do not mind giving the advice. Everyone in this world needs a village so I try to be there for support whether you buy my dog or you do not.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our French Bulldog puppies include fawn, blue fawn, and blue. Shih Tzu puppies include chocolate and tan, black, liver, red, silver and white, black and white, liver and white, 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.
Duke
Went home
Male
Elise
Went home
Female
Murph
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Turf
Went home
Male
JC
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Ari
Went home
Female
Thane
Went home
Male
Malik
Went home
Male
Chance
Went home
Male
Zuri
Went home
Female
Amara
Went home
Female
Aniyah
Went home
Female
Clair
Went home
Female
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 $100 deposit and between $1,400 - $2,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The $1500 price is for a puppy that is not registered. The $2500 PRICE is with a puppy registered with full rights. My policy about a deposit is to put $100 down which will go towards your balance if you would like a particular puppy that deposit is refundable up until the puppy is six weeks of age.”
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.
Little Lions the Shih Tzu Kingdom 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
All breeds
Shih Tzu
French Bulldog
Sunia, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sunia
Sunia Rain
Chocolate & Cream Shih Tzu
Sunia Rain is fun, loving, and incredibly loyal. She has a beautiful chocolate and cream coat and the sweetest temperament. She is also an exceptional mom—gentle, attentive, and devoted. Sunia Rain embodies everything we love about the Shih Tzu breed.
Zara, mom
Shih Tzu
About Zara
Little Lions Zara of Grace
Chocolate Shih Tzu
Little Lions Zara of Grace is a chocolate Shih Tzu with a richly toned coat that shimmers with warmth and depth. Her beauty is matched by her temperament — she exemplifies the breed’s hallmark traits of charm, loyalty, and dignified playfulness.
True to the Shih Tzu heritage, Zara carries herself with elegance and balance, while her affectionate and adaptable personality makes her an ideal companion. She is both joyful and poised, embodying the grace and nobility that define the “Little Lion” breed.
Creed, dad
Shih Tzu
About Creed
Little Lions Apollo Creed
Purebred Shih Tzu — Apollo Creed is a striking Shih Tzu with a distinguished presence and well-balanced structure. His coat exhibits rich, elegant tones, complementing the breed’s classic features. He embodies the hallmark Shih Tzu traits of loyalty, intelligence, and affectionate temperament, with a playful yet dignified personality. Apollo Creed represents the “Little Lions” standard of excellence, combining beauty, charm, and breed-typical grace.
Zita, mom
French Bulldog
About Zita
This crazy girl loves her momma and loves being a momma: she is Houdini when it comes to getting in the house because she can’t find me. She’s super fun and crazy. She’s very attached to me as her mom this girl loves to be by my side wherever I go.
Rori, mom
Shih Tzu
About Rori
Rori has a certificate of health. She is dainty. she loves to dance. She is a cuddle bug. She also loves her treats before bedtime. She runs on the smaller size of the Shih Tzu and her babies tend to take her weight.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Little Lions the Shih Tzu Kingdom 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 Companion Crosses.
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).