I'm Melissa H., the breeder behind Melissa's World of Shih Tzus located in Shinnston, WV. We are Shih Tzu lovers through and through! Our dogs are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with Shih Tzu puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!
Q. & A. with Melissa
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Black and white girl
Went home
Female
Lavendar girl
Went home
Female
Chocolate girl
Went home
Female
Lavendar and white
Went home
Male
Tricolor girl
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Sable girl
Went home
Female
Sable boy
Went home
Male
Blue girl
Reserved
Female
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Boy 1
Reserved
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price comes with a one year health guarantee. First set of shots, chip, wormed every two weeks n wellness check up by my vet n information goes in your folder. The deposit is nonrefundable however it is applied to the balance of your puppy. There is only one way to get a refund is if your puppy dies. You then can get your money back or have first pick of the next litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Shinnston, WV
153 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Melissa's World of Shih Tzus 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
Melissa H.
Program update on 27 Nov. •
Savannahs last puppy available little male
Melissa H.
Litter update on 27 Nov. •
Still have a male tri color
Buddy and Savannah's litter
Melissa H.
Program update on 31 Aug. •
Puppies due September 16th n September 20th. Second litter carries Albino DNA woohoo
Parent dogs
Gabby, mom
Shih Tzu
About Gabby
Gabby is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Clover, mom
Shih Tzu
About Clover
Clover is a sweetheart n laid back. She loves playing with the other dogs
Piper, mom
Shih Tzu
About Piper
Piper is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Willow, mom
Shih Tzu
About Willow
Willow is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Savannah, mom
Shih Tzu
About Savannah
Savannah is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Buddy, dad
Shih Tzu
About Buddy
The parents Sassy & Buddy are wonderful parents. Never seen a male dog take care of the pups while mom takes a break. Great round kids n just loves being lovrd
Sassy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sassy
Sassy is a wonderful mother very protective of her pups. Kid friendly n a big kid herself. She's AKC and her pups will leave with first set of shots and wormed every two weeks and health wellness checkup by my vet n which report n shot record goes into a folder.
Scarlett, mom
Shih Tzu
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Buttercup, mom
Shih Tzu
About Buttercup
Buttercup is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Melissa's World of Shih Tzus 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.
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).