I'm Dorothy L., the breeder behind Lulu's Puppies located in Maryland. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes!
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Delilah
Went home
Male
Lucy
Went home
Female
Diesel
Went home
Female
Samson
Went home
Male
Gumi
Went home
Female
Stubby
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Dorothy
Dorothy 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 Dorothy to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Dorothy 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 Dorothy 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 Dorothy directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dorothy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Maryland
More about Dorothy
Dorothy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Dorothy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Dorothy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lulu's Puppies 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
Rafi, dad
Shih Tzu
About Rafi
Rafi is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dorothy decided to make him part of their program. Dorothy 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.
LuLu, mom
Shih Tzu
About LuLu
LuLu is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dorothy decided to make her part of their program. Dorothy 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.
Rafi, dad
Shih Tzu
About Rafi
Rafi is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dorothy decided to make him part of their program. Dorothy 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
Lulu's Puppies 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.