Morningstar's Shih Tzu

Lolita R.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Brighton, MO
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Lolita R., the breeder behind Morningstar's Shih Tzu located in Brighton, MO. We’re committed to giving both our puppies and their future families a positive experience by following responsible breeding, training, and placement practices. All of our puppies are placed in loving, forever pet-only homes.

Q. & A. with Lolita

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, liver, blue, 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 Lolita

Lolita has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Lolita partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Families apply for a specific puppy. If personalities don’t align, we recommend a better fit puppy”

Price

Puppy prices include a $350 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Includes first shots, vet wellness check, Microchipped, CKC or AKC registry paperwork if litter is registered Health certificate if leaving the state. Lifetime support and welcome home puppy pack. Non refundable holding fee. Holding fee can be moved to a different litter. No refunds are given on holding fee for any reason. We do not hold puppies or get health certificates for puppies without a holding fee.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lolita 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 Lolita 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 Lolita directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lolita.

Breeder's location

Meet in Brighton, MO

867 miles away

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More about Lolita

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Good Dog Academy , Good Dog Puppy Training Program , Good Dogs Your Litter from A to Z, Good Dogs Breeding Foundations , AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Lolita has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Lolita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Lolita’s links

Lolita is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Morningstar's Shih Tzu 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Morningstar's Shih Tzu 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Lolita to bring home their puppies.

  • Chelsea D.

    Verified owner · July 2026

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    Working with Lolita from Morningstar’s Shih Tzu was such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. I first reached out about Dorothy, who is now our sweet Matilda, because she immediately reminded me of our beloved Shih Tzu, Merlin, who we lost last year. From the very beginning, Lolita was kind, thoughtful, and incredibly thorough. Before moving forward, she asked detailed questions about our home, my daughter, our other pets, and how we planned to safely introduce a tiny puppy into a household with larger dogs and cats. I really appreciated that she cared so much about making sure Matilda was going to the right home. It never felt like a transaction. It felt like she truly wanted the best for her puppies. During the weeks we waited to bring Matilda home, Lolita sent so many updates, photos, and videos. We got to see microchip day, spa day, playtime, meals, little personality updates, and even silly moments of Matilda being a busy, wiggly puppy. Those updates meant so much to me and my daughter, Moira. We already felt connected to Matilda before we ever met her. Lolita was also very transparent and helpful with every part of the process. She answered all of my questions, helped with food, harness sizing, pickup planning, travel details, and gave thoughtful advice for helping Matilda settle in once she came home. She was flexible, reassuring, and easy to communicate with the entire time. When we finally picked Matilda up, it was so clear she had been loved, handled, and cared for. She came home sweet, playful, snuggly, and confident. She has bonded so quickly with my daughter, loves our cats, and is already such a special part of our family. Even after Matilda came home, Lolita continued to check in, answer questions, and offer support. That has meant the world to me as we help Matilda adjust to her new home. I cannot recommend Lolita enough. She is caring, communicative, transparent, and clearly pours her heart into raising happy, healthy, well-loved puppies. We are so grateful for her and absolutely adore our Matilda. ❤️

    Steve and Maureen M.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Our sweet Wren has been a wonderful addition to our family. She came to us well socialized and very confident. The thoughtful preparation she received from the Morningstar Shih Tzu family really set us up for success. Wren is a happy, healthy, adventurous puppy and we really enjoy her company. Many thanks to Lolita and team for making the entire process smooth and extremely well organized. The information folder with all of Wren’s history is greatly appreciated.

    Marilyn B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    After the unexpected passing of our beloved family dog, we were all heartbroken. While I was hesitant to get another one so soon and go through that pain again, my husband and kids felt the need to fill the void. He began his search on Good Dog, a platform we found to be highly reputable after our own research. We quickly found Lolita from Morningstar’s Shih Tzu, a breeder who had a puppy we fell in love with. From our very first contact, Lolita was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. It was clear from her communication and care for the dogs that she is a truly responsible breeder who prioritizes the well-being of her animals. Throughout the entire process, Lolita stayed in touch, providing us with regular updates and sending us photos of our new puppy as he grew. She even began using the name we had chosen for him, helping him get used to it before we brought him home. Lolita professionally arranged the pickup and guided us through every step. Even after we took our puppy home, she has remained in touch to offer support and answer any questions. We could not be happier with our experience and our new family member. We highly recommend Lolita from Morningstar’s Shih Tzu to anyone looking for a caring and dedicated breeder.

  • Michele C.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Lolita with Morningstars Shih Tzu 's was a joy to work with. She sent many updates & photos. I can definitely tell Mia is well bred! We had our Vet visit yesterday, Dr. Fran was impressed with Mia's outgoing personality, her confidence & her cute prancing.💓 We are now at 3.8pds. & adjusting very well to her forever home. Thank you Lolita❣️

    Robin M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    After going almost three years without a puppy we knew we wanted another Shih Tzu in our family. We found Morning Star Shih Tzu through Good Dog and saw the perfect puppy for us. Lolita frequently gave us updates, pictures, and videos of our puppy, not to mention that she was very responsive every time I sent her a question or message. She even checked in with us after we had Gracie home to see how things were going. She raised the puppies in her home like they were part of her family. We loved the tote full of puppy supplies she sent home with us. We would highly recommend Morningstar Shih Tzu since we had a great experience. If we get another Shih Tzu we will definitely get one from them.

    Julia A.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Lolita was very responsive and always so helpful with any questions I had. She had the heart I was looking for in a breeder and it was very clear how loved and cared for her puppies are! I really enjoyed the regular updates with pictures and videos of my puppy. It helped me feel like I already knew my puppy before I even met him.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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