Prairie Fen Farm

  • Hillsdale, MI
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Shih Tzu

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Brindle Male

Ready July 25

10 weeks old · Male

Brindle Female Charting Imperial

Ready July 25

10 weeks old · Female

Black Female Charting Imperial

Ready July 25

10 weeks old · Female

Dark Chocolate Male Charting Imperial

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Sarah S., the breeder behind Prairie Fen Farm located in Hillsdale, MI. As a career livestock farmer, Animal Husbandry is my job. I've been rescuing, raising, training, re-training dogs for over 30 years. My goal is to bring happy, healthy puppies into the lives of other families, & I look forward to making a great match with you & yours!

Q. & A. with Sarah

  • Why did you start breeding?

    It was a natural transition, raising many species of livestock for a living, & as a result of acquiring lesser quality dogs, I felt the need to apply my knowledge & abilities of creating top quality animals to dogs, too. My goal is to create better quality, healthier, hopefully longer-lived family members for others to bring into their worlds, for many years of joy, love & companionship.
  • What makes your program special?

    health testing, careful selection, temperament evaluation, desensitization exercises, etc., to make a well-rounded psychologically, emotionally & physically healthy companion, who's ready for transition to the big outside world with as little trauma & drama as possible.
  • 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 Sarah

Sarah 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.

Sarah partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

“PET/COMPANION HOMES ONLY, matching varies from puppy to puppy”

Price

Puppy prices include a $275 non-refundable deposit and between $575 - $3,225 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“varies widely according to color pattern, gender, training, overall quality, etc.; non-breeding/companion home, vaccinations, parasite treatments, health guarantee, lifetime of support . Deposit applies to price, is nonrefundable but may be transferable, depending upon circumstances. Placing the deposit reserves the puppy for the Buyer & enters us into a legally binding contract.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Hillsdale, MI

Other pick-up locations

More about Sarah

  • Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Sarah’s links

Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Prairie Fen Farm 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

All breeds

Shih Tzu

Shetland Sheepdog

Parent health testing

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Shetland Sheepdog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Prairie Fen Farm 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)

    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 Sarah to bring home their puppies.

  • Christina G.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    We brought home our Shih Tzu over Mother’s Day weekend when she was almost 5 months old, and the whole experience was so smooth and easy. Sarah gave us updates before picking her up and checked in to make sure things were going well after. Our pup adjusted amazingly well with our other dog right away. She’s smart, curious, and has the sweetest personality. You can tell she was well loved and cared for before coming home with us. We couldn’t be happier with our new family member and would absolutely recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a puppy!

    Jodi C.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    While looking at potential babies to fill the void left by our Yorkie of 14 years that we had to let go, I came upon adorable faces of Shih Tzu puppies. One particularly adorable puppy in a basket and a huge pink bow on her sweet little head, and the face, ohhh that adorable face…. I delved deeper, looked at her siblings and parents, and finally read the breeders profile. The fact that she had been raising these babies for quite a while. That reassured me she knew what to look for and watch for in her puppies Sarah was very responsive to my initial inquiry. Not pushy or trying to rush me into a sale. She was patient with my probably redundant questions that everyone asks. She was patient in my responses and listening to my sob story about putting my old Yorkie down, and why I didn’t have the heart to get another Yorkie. She was fantastic to work with and Good Dog made everything feel on the Up And Up and there was no scamming going on. It’s a truth that well bred puppies are not cheap. And if you’re looking to add a new baby to your family you want to start out with the healthy puppy. So that was a real concern. I had looked at a puppy offered on Marketplace and got a bad feeling right off the start. My daughter in law said to use Good Dog. One of the clients that visits the vet practice she works at uses it to find new families for their puppies. She was very very careful when we picked up our puppy. We disinfected our feet/shoes before entering the house. The pick up area was behind closed doors from the the main living area. The parent dogs or puppies could be seen through the glass door. My puppy came with a health report of recorded immunizations, a small bag of her current food, and a small ( wash cloth sized ) piece of fleece blanket that had been with mom and siblings and a familiar smell for my puppy, when she reached her new home with no recognizable smells. She offered suggestions for the first nights at home and transport. Everything went superb! JC

    Michael K.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Sarah is a great breeder. She answered any questions promptly and and professionally. Puppy passed her first wellness check with flying colors. Great breeders. A+++. 😁🐕‍🦺🇺🇲

  • Margaret B.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    The whole experience was great. Sarah was very accommodating with the pickup. I did not get a puppy I got an older dog which is what I wanted and she is fantastic. She is very gentle, listens well and is smart. Obviously well loved by Sarah. In perfect health.

    Natalie P.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    I cannot recommend Sarah enough. From the start she was kind, honest, and clearly really cares about her dogs. You can tell her Shih Tzus are raised with so much love and attention. My puppy is healthy, happy, playful, and has the sweetest personality. She answered all my questions, kept me updated throughout the process, and even still checks in on him which really shows how much she cares. It is obvious her puppies are well socialized and go to homes she truly cares about. I am so grateful I found her and I would absolutely recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a responsible caring Shih Tzu breeder.

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    Lisa P.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We found our sweet girl, Hazel (Doby), in January. Sarah was a pleasure to work with and I could tell she wanted to be assured her pup was going to a good forever home. She responded swiftly to questions and requests for videos. We planned our pick up with ease and Hazel is doing so good. She is happy, so sweet and good tempered, and we love having her in our family! Thank you Sarah!

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