Pumpkin Patch Pups
- Fredericksburg, VA
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephanie H., the breeder behind Pumpkin Patch Pups located in Fredericksburg, VA. My love for animals has always taken front and center in my life. The adults are carefully selected prior to breeding to ensure healthy pups. The pups are very loved and we strive to find them their perfect forever home.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
I broke my back in 2018 and had to quit my job as an aesthetician and decided to stay home and recover. While recovering, we had a litter of puppies and it has been very fulfilling. I decided to make this my full-time job, breeding healthy puppies, and making hearts full.What makes your program special?
All of our puppies are treated like family. I genetically test my dogs to ensure that they will have healthy puppies. I trained all of my puppies to be social and happy with good manners.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tricolor, black, liver, blue, and red. Colors 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.
Fritz
Went homeMale
Rusty
Went homeMale
Frodo
Went homeMale
Ziggy
Went homeMale
Haley
Went homeFemale
Carson
Went homeMale
Hanna
Went homeFemale
Beverly
Went homeFemale
Dexter
Went homeMale
Tony
Went homeMale
Pixie
Went homeFemale
Gibbs
Went homeMale
Ducky
Went homeMale
McGee
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie 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
"Price includes up-to-date vaccinations, and deworming, microchip, vet exam, and a one year health guarantee. Puppy deposit is immediately reimbursed if I am unable to convey the dog of your choice. Otherwise deposit is non refundable. All dog payments are non refundable unless puppy of your choice is unavailable."
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stephanie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Fredericksburg, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
Meet in D.C., DC
More about Stephanie
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Stephanie’s links
Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Pumpkin Patch Pups 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 health testing
Excellent level
Pumpkin Patch Pups 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.
Full Embark 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 Stephanie to bring home their puppies.
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Phylis R.
Verified owner · June 2025
Stephanie is so responsive when inquiring about one of her Shih Tzu puppies. One can tell she is very knowledgeable about the Shih Tzu breed, and she loves and truly cares about each one of the puppies and only wants to home the puppies for life to the family who expresses the "for life" love toward their puppy. The transaction through Good Dog was exceptional. A wonderful experience for such a rewarding new addition to the family. Lily is a very healthy, energetic and loving companion. We have only had Lily a couple of days and have fallen in love with her. My family/friends that see Lily want to take her home. I would deal with Stephanie again if/when I am in need for a wonderful pet. Lily has exceeded our expectations in all areas: expressions of love, very energetic, very sociable and most of all beautiful!! Thank you, Stephanie.
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Steven K.
Verified owner · May 2025
Stephanie was amazing, she took her time with explaining everything about my new baby, you can tell she truly cares about her animals, and everything went very smoothly. I would highly recommend her if someone is looking for a dog! 10 out of 10 experience!
