Paws n Claws

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Melanie R.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Houston, TX
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Melanie R., the breeder behind Paws n Claws located in Houston, TX. We’re devoted to ensuring there are healthy puppies for others to enjoy and we do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion!

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Melanie

Melanie 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

Connect with Melanie to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Houston, TX

Other pick-up locations

Flexible meeting point

Melanie can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Melanie

  • Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

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Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Paws n Claws 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 Melanie to bring home their puppies.

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    Debbie S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

      • +6

    Melanie was easy to work with. We got 2 puppies from her, Maci & Mory. We met at a public location to meet the puppies prior to putting down a deposit. She was very knowledgeable about the breed. She worked with the puppies to potty train & socialize them. The puppies were up to date on the vaccinations when we picked them up. She has been very responsive to our questions. It was a good experience getting puppies through Good Dog & I highly recommend Melanie from Paws n Claws.

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    Ron L.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Tiffany was responsive and willing to work with us due to the distance between cities. She’s very knowledgeable and made sure our fur baby was healthy and happy before coming to his new home. He was also potty trained which made the transition SUPER SMOOTH!! Thank you!

    Lana L.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2023

      • +5

    Tiffany’s Shih Tzus was responsive and professional. She sent me pictures and videos when asked and was flexible when we met. We love our new puppy and would recommend Tiffany’s Shih Tzus to anyone!

  • Wayne S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Super to work with We feel in love with our 2 babies on first sight, And we love the way they were trained with the pine pellets in the litter box,great idea and it helps us to help train them for their move to their forever home...

    Denise H.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Tiffany was great to work with and very flexible since I was driving in from out of town to pick up our little guy. The process was very smooth and straightforward and she sent us home with a little starter pack. Our pup (Bruno Mars) has so much energy and is fitting in perfectly with the chaos in our home.

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