Petty Paws
Meet the breeder
I'm Shelby P., the breeder behind Petty Paws located in Hartville, MO. We raise healthy, happy puppies in the countryside. Our puppies are born and raised in a family environment, surrounded by children, other pets, and the everyday sounds of home life. They receive hands-on care, and lots of gentle handling, helping them grow into well-adjusted, confident companions.
Q. & A. with Shelby
What makes your program special?
We’re a small, family-based breeder raising our dogs in a loving home—not a kennel. Our puppies are part of our daily life, handled and socialized from birth by both adults and children. We focus on health, temperament, and early development, giving each puppy the best possible start. Our parent dogs are well-cared for, health-checked, and treated as cherished family members.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Cockapoo puppies are mini size. Shihpoo puppies are mini size. Sizes 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.
Suttyn
Went homeFemale
Benny
Went homeMale
Baxter
Went homeMale
Braxton
Went homeMale
Tiny Gretchen
Went homeFemale
Briar
Went homeMale
Gracie
Went homeFemale
Baylor
Went homeMale
Little Arrow
ReservedMale
Oakley Mae
ReservedFemale
Little Briar
ReservedMale
Little Trigger
ReservedMale
Paisley Jo
ReservedFemale
Sage
Went homeFemale
Baylen
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shelby
Shelby 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
"Vet health check, Missouri State Health Certificate, 1st shots, dewormed, initial potty training, vet records."
Contract & health guarantee
Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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
- 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
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelby.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hartville, MO
4734 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport
4770 miles away
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Meet in Lebanon, MO
4721 miles away
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More about Shelby
Shelby has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Shelby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Shelby is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Petty Paws 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
All breeds
Shih Tzu
Shihpoo
Mimi, mom
Shih Tzu
About Mimi
Mimi is a sweetheart. Very soft spoken and gentle with everyone. She doesn't know a stranger and loves all people and other animals. She likes to run around our farm and watch the squirrels in her favorite chair on the porch. She weighs 10 lbs.
Gerty, mom
Shih Tzu
About Gerty
Gerty Girl is a sweet goofy little lady. She loves playing with all her toys and getting loves from everyone. Her favorite pass time is to cuddle up with a soft blanket and napping after a long hard day of being a princess around the house. She keeps us laughing with her silly loving personality.
Bobbi Jo, mom
Shihpoo
About Bobbi Jo
Bobbi Jo is the sweetest, most calm little companion. She has such a gentle, good-natured personality and absolutely loves being loved. Treats make her tail wag like crazy, and her favorite place in the world is snuggled up on the couch with her mom. She’s pure cuddly joy. She is a white and cream ShihPoo
Pablo, dad
Shih Tzu
About Pablo
Pablo is a gentle, sweet boy. He loves his family and his treats. He likes to run around our countryside home and play with his toys. He favorite pass time is to nap on the couch with a fuzzy blanket. Hes weighs 11 lbs
Parent health testing
Cockapoo
Shihpoo
Shih Tzu
Excellent level
Petty Paws 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 Cockapoos.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
