I'm Ren F., the breeder behind Ren located in Hollister, MO. Full-bred mini Shih Tzu puppies, ready Oct. 9 at 8 weeks. Expected 4–7 lbs full grown. Each goes home dewormed, with first shots and a starter kit. Raised in home, handled daily, and from healthy mini parents. Sweet, social, and ready for forever homes.
Q. & A. with Ren
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and black white and silver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Ren
Ren 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 $250 deposit and between $750 - $1,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Mini purebred Shih Tzus from under-8lb parents. Stay small, go home dewormed, first shots, starter kit. Raised in-home & well socialized. A deposit holds your pick and comes off the final price. After deposit, I’ll send photo/video updates & FaceTime so you can see your puppy grow until pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ren 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 Ren 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 Ren directly.
Ren 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
Ren 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.
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.
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.