Loyal Tzu's
Available puppies
Bluebell
4 weeks old · Male
Poppy
4 weeks old · Male
Dewdrop
4 weeks old · Male
Honeybell
4 weeks old · Male
Bloom
4 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Teresa K., the breeder behind Loyal Tzu's located in Joplin, MO. Loyal Tzu’s is a small, in-home Shih Tzu breeding program where our puppies are raised with lots of love and even more snuggles. These babies don’t just grow up in our home—they grow up in our hearts… and usually end up in our beds by 8 weeks!
Q. & A. with Teresa
Why did you start breeding?
I am still very much learning, and I’m thankful to have my daughter, Savannah of Spots & Spirals, guiding me along the way. Her knowledge and support have helped me grow in this journey.What makes your program special?
What makes my program special is that my puppies are truly raised in my home as part of my everyday life. They develop the biggest, sweetest personalities and are always loving and playful. By the time they leave, they’ve already learned my routine, started going outside to potty, and even know how to get my attention.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Petal
ReservedFemale
Getting a puppy from Teresa
Teresa 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Teresa partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
"The price includes being up to date on vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped, and a puppy pack full of toys, goodies, snacks, and a blanket that smells like mom! All puppies are priced the same regardless of gender, color, and size."
Contract & health guarantee
Teresa 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 Teresa 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 Teresa directly.
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Teresa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Joplin, MO
4823 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 Teresa
Teresa has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Teresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Teresa’s links
Teresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Loyal Tzu's 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
Mai Tai, dad
Shih Tzu
About Mai Tai
Mai Tai, better known as Tie, is mom’s best boy and true soul dog. He is the most loving dog you’ll ever meet and truly doesn’t know a stranger—he greets everyone with hugs! Most people notice his one eye, which he lost in an accident when he was 2. It doesn’t slow him down one bit and has never affected his happy, loving nature.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease Panel.Malibu, mom
Shih Tzu
About Malibu
Malibu is as loving as they come with a personality that keeps everyone entertained. She’s funny, loves to “talk,” and always makes sure mom knows exactly what everyone else wants. She’s a thick girl with a big love for food—so much so that she’ll paw at the fridge to make sure you don’t forget!
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease Panel.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Loyal Tzu's 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
