Lopez Family Tails

Ashley L.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Springfield, MO ·

Meet the breeder

I'm Ashley L., the breeder behind Lopez Family Tails located in Springfield, MO. We are hobby breeders who strive to produce healthy, happy well adjusted family companions! Our dogs are an integral part of our lives. We raise them as a cohesive part of our family from day one to ensure that they’ll make the best and most versatile companions to your family!

Q. & A. with Ashley

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Growing up my mom bred Persian Cats, so I’ve always had interest in raising animals. I have had a few breeds of dogs but Shih Tzus have my heart! I want to bring joy to other families by producing puppies with health and temperament in mind.

  • What makes your program special?

    We raise our puppies in the home where my 3 kids help in caring for them and socializing. They are exposed to lots of noise and different things. We put a lot of time and effort into our puppies.

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

    Our puppies include liver and white and black and white. 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.

Getting a puppy from Ashley

Ashley 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, Ashley partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $550 - $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price will include registration, first shots, vet check, dewormed, socialization and all that goes into raising the puppy. We also make goodie bags for all our puppies for the easiest transition. Deposits are non refundable, but are transferable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Springfield, MO

4771 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport

4770 miles away

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Meet in Springfield, MO

4768 miles away

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More about Ashley

  • Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Ashley’s links

Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Lopez Family Tails 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

Lopez Family Tails 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • 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 Ashley to bring home their puppies.

  • Patty H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Everything has gone so well either way our little pups. We named them Ruthie and Sally. They are happy, rambunctious little things and are healthy and growing well. We could tell that the Lopez Family had done a good job socializing the pups in their first weeks because they love everyone they meet—especially kids—and they’re not fearful when we try new things. Also, Ashley had trained them on the litter box, so while they’re doing very well going potty outside, if the can’t wait or at night they just use the litter box. That was a life changing tip! I highly recommend Lopez Family Tails. These little shihtzu pups are smart, happy dogs. I also recommend getting two because they are comforting to each other and the love to wrestle!!

  • Yelena B.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Ashley was very fast to respond and easy to work with. I love my beautiful puppy. The most perfect puppy in every way. Also the puppy already knew to only pee on the pew pads. Amazing.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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