Maison Petit Lion

Tamara C.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • El Prado, NM
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Angel

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

4 months old · Female

Destiny

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

4 months old · Female

Honor

Ready now

1 year old · Male

Cleopatra

Ready now

2 years old · Female

Meet the breeder

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.

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.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • 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

Parent 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

    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.

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