Little Shih-tzu That Could

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Dawn O.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

Meet the breeder

I'm Dawn O., the breeder behind Little Shih-tzu That Could located in Algonquin, IL. Our dogs have enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a Shih Tzu is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.

Q. & A. with Dawn

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include tricolor, sable, red and tan, cream and white, black and tan, chocolate, sable and white, lilac, chocolate and tan, black, liver, blue, gold, red, blue and white, liver and white, red and white, gold and white, black and white, and black gold and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Dawn

Dawn 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 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"The price includes, Vet Check Up, Health certificate, vaccinations (if family requests), food for a few days, pee pad, blanket, toys, bath and grooming. AKC additional."

Contract & health guarantee

Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn 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
      • Car rides
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dawn.

Breeder's location

Meet in Algonquin, IL

4337 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport

4332 miles away

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Meet in Lansing, MI

4172 miles away

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More about Dawn

  • Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

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

  • Dawn’s links

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Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Little Shih-tzu That Could 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 health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Little Shih-tzu That Could 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).