Precious-Puppies

Lydia Y.

Certified Breeder of Shiba Inu

  • Illinois
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Precious-Puppies located in Illinois. We do our best to socialize and acclimate each litter so we’re able to offer all-around healthy and well-mannered puppies! We’re a small-scale program with a big love of this breed! Our dogs are our passion, and we enjoy spreading the love of our incredible dogs with other individuals and families by responsibly breeding.

Q. & A. with Lydia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our love for the Shiba Inu led us to want to contribute to the breed by raising puppies that are both healthy and happy, and sharing them with new owners.

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

    Our puppies include cream, red, black and tan, and sesame. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Lydia

Lydia 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

Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size, includes AKC registration.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lydia 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 Lydia 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 Lydia 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
      • Car rides
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

  • Meet in Illinois

  • Meet at STL airport

Puppy transport options

Lydia offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Lydia

  • Lydia has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

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

  • Lydia’s links

Lydia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Precious-Puppies 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

Parent health testing

Precious-Puppies 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 Shiba Inu.

  • DNA Disease 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 Lydia to bring home their puppies.

  • Lucas W.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

      • +6

    Working with Lydia to get our Shiba Inu puppy was an incredible experience. She was responsive right away upon my initial inquiry and then maintained that responsiveness throughout the experience as I had questions she was always there to answer them and always very pleasant and a joy to work with. I can't recommend her enough. Weekly check-ins with pictures and videos from her is another very positive aspect that I very much appreciated throughout this adoption process. As to the puppy himself he was clearly very well taken care of and loved as he was aging into the adoption date. I could tell that Lydia and her family really love their dogs and want to place them in loving homes. The experience was absolutely incredible and I truly appreciate the work she is doing for the breed and to ensure that each puppy feels love and happiness right from the beginning. I hold her in very high regard and absolutely recommend her if you are considering adopting a Shiba Inu. I don't live near her but she has a transport service and that team was also an absolute pleasure to work with.

    Brandon B.

    Verified owner · July 2025

      • +4

    Lydia was very responsive and attentive to any questions or concerns that were raised about the puppy and process. Pick-up was easy and seamless and the puppy was in great health and you can tell he was well cared for with his social skills and potty training. Everyone who has met this puppy has commented on well cared for he looks and how well behaved he is for being so young!

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    HALLIE C.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    EVERYTHING WITH LYDIA WITH PRECIOUS-PUPPIES WENT GREAT. SHE WAS RESPONSIVE TO ALL MY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. SHE PROVIDED PHOTOS OF OUR PUP WHILE WE WAITED TO PICK HER UP AND HELPED ME MANUVER THIS GOOD DOG AP, AS THE LAST TIME I GOT A PUPPY(20 YEARS AGO), NOTHING LIKE THIS EXISTED. WE ARE OVER THE MOON WITH TESS(DAWN), SHE IS SWEET AND FIESTY AND IS TRULY A REALLY GOOD PUPPY. SHE RECEIVED A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH FROM OUR VET AND EVERYONE THAT MEETS HER, FALLS IN LOVE.

  • Chloe G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

      • +4

    We brought home the sweetest Shiba Inu from Lydia, and she has been hands-down the best dog either of us have ever had. She’s friendly, calm, and incredibly social — even our vet said she “breaks the mold” of Shibas being crazy or standoffish. She’s smart, healthy, and full of personality. From the start, she’s been confident, affectionate, and a natural part of our family. She’s our shop dog at our lumber store, goes everywhere with us, and even won over family members who weren’t sure about us getting a puppy. If I had to do it all over again, I’d drive twice the distance — Lydia truly raises exceptional companions.

    Tracy B.

    Verified owner · May 2025

      • +4

    This experience was awesome. The moment I seen the pictures of the litter and then picking the puppy(Dexter) to reserve went very well...I loved that the response time between messaging Lydia about the updates on puppy we're always reasonable and appreciated...puppy was delivered on Easter which was very very special...and the process was easy...a big thank you to Lydia...I just love our snuggles and cuddles...he is absolutely a charmer ...

    Rebecca S.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    We picked Kaia up last Friday and fell in love immediately. This is our second Sheba, we had lost our 16 year old in November and I said no more dogs it hurts so bad when you lose one. But I've always had a dog and we decided to adopt. Kaia just came from a wellness appointment with our vet and she is in excellent condition. They even trimmed her nails and she didnt make a peep. She has not had any accidents in the house which is typical of a Sheba. Enjoying her so much Thank you Lydia

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