My Tzu Crew
- Cook County, IL
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Expected Shih Tzu litter
Due Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Dawn S., the breeder behind My Tzu Crew located in Cook County, IL. I am a home-based breeder that is dedicated to bringing healthy, smart, quality pups into the hearts of their new forever families. I've been breeding quality Shih Tzus since 1997. My focus is on making the transition from my home to yours as easy as possible! I can't wait to connect with you!
Q. & A. with Dawn
Why did you start breeding?
I have always been passionate about the well-being of animals. I wanted to put my passion to good use! It's been a joyful commitment, and it is a pleasure to live with, work with, and share with others these wonderful dogs.What makes your program special?
When I bring a life into the world, I make sure it gets the best start ...possible. This includes proper health care and socialization for each puppy, but it starts even earlier than birth. I set my puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter, keeping in mind factors such as health, temperament, and beauty. My goal is to choose parents whose genes will bring out the best qualities in each other and produce well-balanced puppies. If you are looking for the perfect, quality companion, look no further!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Gus
Went homeMale
Petey
Went homeMale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Maggie
Went homeFemale
Ziggy
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Dawn
Dawn 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
"The price includes 1st shots, worming, ckc registration. Im requesting 100.00 non refundable payment when the puppies are 3 weeks old."
Contract & health guarantee
Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn directly.
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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dawn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Cook County, IL
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Dawn can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Dawn
Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dawn’s links
Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
My Tzu Crew 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
Josie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Josie
Josie is a female Shih Tzu over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Koko, mom
Shih Tzu
About Koko
Koko is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Nala, mom
Shih Tzu
About Nala
Nala is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Lola, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lola
Lola is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Luna, mom
Shih Tzu
About Luna
Luna is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Teddy, dad
Shih Tzu
About Teddy
Teddy is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dawn decided to make him part of their program. Dawn 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.
Gracie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Gracie
Gracie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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
My Tzu Crew 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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Dawn to bring home their puppies.
Lori B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Dawn was very responsive and you can tell that she really cares about the dogs. We got weekly updates for about the puppy. I felt good about getting our dog through this service.
Kim B.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Dawn was absolutely wonderful to work with. She takes meticulous care of the puppies and the mommies. I would have a hard time purchasing a puppy from anyone else. We were able to watch our puppy grow from birth til the day he came home. She kept us updated and answered any and all questions. Our puppy is gorgeous and a blessing. Dawn will always have a special place in my heart as she gave us a new and wonderful addition to our family!
MDMary Ann D.
Verified owner · Sept. 2022
My experience with My Tzu Crew was great! Dawn is an openly caring breeder who is invested in making sure her puppies go into loving homes. Dawn shared pictures of my puppy over the weeks and kept me apprised of his progress. Plus her puppies not only had toys to play with but also a puppy play area with various doggy tunnels. Dawn was also very responsive to any questions I had. Dawn also provided paperwork with the information on all of his shots so I can give the information to my vet.
- MS
Mike S.
Verified owner · July 2025
I had a great experience with Dawn. She was very responsive and answered any questions that I had. She loves all her puppies and dogs. She takes excellent care of them. She does good on sending updates on your puppy I highly recommend her. And I am absolutely loving stella.
Araceli M.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
+8Dawn is wonderful to work with! She communicated with me from start to finish and still reaches out to check on us. She is very well experienced and makes sure that her pups are full ready for their new owners before they are picked up. It’s obvious she loves her pups and I highly recommend her.
