I'm Tamara C., the breeder behind Maison Petit Lion located in El Prado, NM. Welcome to Maison Petit Lion, a small home-based Shih-Tzu breeding program! We are a team of caring, loving, and knowledgeable breeders who deeply care about the well-being and quality of life of all our dogs. We take pride in raising healthy, happy, well-socialized, partially potty trained, small standard Shih-Tzu puppies that make great additions to most families.
We provide our pups with a safe, loving, clean, and comfortable living environment. We ensure all our Shih-Tzu receive proper nutrition, plenty of exercise, and timely medical care as we work closely with our veterinarian to maintain the health and well-being of our Shih-Tzu.
We are dedicated to producing high-quality Shih-Tzu puppies that are not only healthy and happy but also have excellent temperaments and personalities. We carefully select our breeding pairs based on our criterion which include their health, temperament, and overall quality, and we only breed dogs that meet these standards.
We are not a large-scale program and only have a few litters each year, which allows us to provide individual attention and care to each of our Shih-Tzu. Our puppies are raised in our home with lots of love, attention, direction, plenty of re-direction, and socialization, so they are well-adjusted, and ready to join their new families.
We take pride in the fact that our Shih-Tzu puppies continue to be well-loved by their new families and have brought so much joy and happiness into their new homes.
We believe that our commitment to the well-being and quality of life of our Shih-Tzu sets us apart from other breeders.
If you are looking for a loving and loyal companion that will bring joy and happiness to your life, consider adopting a Shih-Tzu puppy from Maison Petit Lion. We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us anytime. Thank you for considering Maison Petit Lion!
Q. & A. with Tamara
Why did you start breeding?
I absolutely love the Shih-Tzu breed. They are loving, kind, eager to please, sensitive, and beautiful cuddle furries. Bonus for also being hypoallergenic and non-shedding.
What makes your program special?
I am the proud owner of Maison Petit Lion, a reputable Shih-Tzu puppy breeding business. My passion for dogs, especially Shih-Tzu, led me to start Maison Petit Lion, specializing in breeding beautiful, healthy, happy, and well-socialized puppies. My pups thrive on their raw food diet as evidenced by their shiny silky coat and vitality. They enjoy weekly Reiki and sound baths and love to be groomed every 3-weeks.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver, gold, red, liver and white, gold and white, black gold 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.
Tatiana
Went home
Female
Chewbacca
Went home
Male
Spirit
Went home
Male
Grâce
Went home
Female
Truth Shrimp
Went home
Female
Heart
Went home
Female
OBoy - pics coming soon
Went home
Male
Order
Went home
Male
Odrey
Went home
Female
Omra
Went home
Female
Ondra
Went home
Female
Opalia
Went home
Female
Oreo
Went home
Male
Beau
Went home
Male
Huey
Went home
Male
Annabelle
Went home
Female
Luciano
Went home
Male
Dimitri
Went home
Male
Nikita
Went home
Female
Isis
Went home
Female
Egypt
Went home
Female
Osiris
Went home
Male
Ramses
Went home
Male
Sasha Piglet
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Tamara
Tamara 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All deposits are non-refundable. Non refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tamara 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 Tamara 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 Tamara directly.
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
Microchip
Extras
AKC registration
Toys
Puppy starter kit
Registration
Initial potty training
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tamara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in El Prado, NM
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Tamara can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tamara
Tamara has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Tamara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Tamara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Maison Petit Lion 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
Litter and program updates
Tamara C.
Program update on 02 Dec. 2024 •
Review by Renee, NM
I had the pleasure of adopting my Shizh Tzu ,Carlitos, from Tamara 3 years ago. Or should I say he adopted me ? Since he seems to be the one to have chosen me ! He came to me a healthy happy boy and I was pleasantly surprised to have been able to meet his “biological” parents who were friendly and happy as well. Tamara kept in constant communication with me once I decided I was going to take him . Any and all questions were always answered in a timely manner. Once it was time to bring him home it was beautiful that Carlitos was able to spend a short time with his mama before coming to his forever home with me. I loved that Tamara had done that , as I feel Carlitos was given a chance to have one last time with his family and it helped him transition into my home . I love him dearly and was thankful to have found and met Tamara and her pups . Since losing my senior furbaby he’s been a blessing for my healing and a complete joy to have. He has my heart.
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Tamara C.
Program update on 21 Nov. 2024 •
My pups enjoy weekly Reiki and soundbath sessions. Take a look at this 1-minute video to see for yourselves how effective singing bowls are on the pups' disposition. Sessions are 1 to 2 hours and the video gives you a glimpse over that period. Enjoy!
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Parent dogs
Heart, mom
Shih Tzu
About Heart
Heart is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tamara decided to make her part of their program. Tamara 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.
Ursula, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ursula
Grand rising! That beautiful creature is Ursula. Daughter of Yuri/Cleopatra. Cleopatra is Tasya’s daughter. Yuri is AKC and Tasya is CKC and dna confirmed she’s 100% pure bred Shih-Tzu. So Ursula does not have an AKC registration and one of the few without that doc. She was born 10.22.22, fluctuates 9-10 lbs and is spayed, microchipped, fully vaccinated, in perfect health, potty trained, responds to basic commands, just a sweetheart who loves attention and snuggles. Her coloring is brown gold dobbie. She is $3500.
Nikolai, dad
Shih Tzu
About Nikolai
Nikolai is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tamara decided to make him part of their program. Tamara 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.
Nikita, mom
Shih Tzu
About Nikita
Nikita is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tamara decided to make her part of their program. Tamara 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.
Yuri, dad
Shih Tzu
About Yuri
Dobie brown w cream markings. Liver.
Tasya, mom
Shih Tzu
About Tasya
Tasya is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tamara decided to make her part of their program. Tamara 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Tamara to bring home their puppies.
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Brent A.
Verified owner · May 2025
Tamara has done a fine job! This dog was house broke and willing to take commands. This dog is a lover and smart! He loves to chew on a bone. I have called Tamara and reviewed his latest adventure.
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Tracy L.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
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It was a pleasure working with Tamara on our search for a Shih Tzu puppy. She was very responsive in replying to our request to know more about Gracey. She definitely wanted to make sure we were the right parents for her puppy and that she was the puppy we were looking for. We spent quite a bit of time meeting with the puppy at Tamara’s house and she gave us all the time we needed to make sure we were getting the right puppy. We highly recommend Tamara as it is clear she loves her dogs, treats them well and ensures they will be going to a loving home.