Shih Tzu Lovins

Katie D.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Huntingdon, PA · 104 miles away
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Katie D., the breeder behind Shih Tzu Lovins located in Huntingdon, PA. Hi! I’m Katie. My Shih Tzus are raised in my Pennsylvania home as part of a small, in-home program. Puppies are handled daily, gently socialized, and loved from the very start to help them transition smoothly into their new families. I focus on health, temperament, and raising well-adjusted family companions. I raise a limited number of puppies and carefully match each one with the right home.

Q. & A. with Katie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I began raising Shih Tzus out of a genuine love for the breed and the joy they bring into a home. What started as a passion has grown into something very meaningful to me—raising puppies with intention, care, and a focus on health, temperament, and companionship.

  • What makes your program special?

    My puppies are raised right in my home as part of my family, not in a separate facility. From birth, they receive daily handling, early socialization, and are gently introduced to everyday sights and sounds. I place a strong focus on health, temperament, and raising calm, affectionate companions that fit seamlessly into family life.

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

    Our puppies include tricolor, black, liver, red, liver and white, black and white, and red and white. 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.

Getting a puppy from Katie

Katie 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Katie partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“🐾 Raising Truly “Good Dogs” At Shih Tzu Lovins, we focus on raising well-tempered, affectionate companion dogs. From birth, our puppies are nurtured in our home, surrounded by daily family life, gentle handling, and intentional socialization. This early care helps them grow into confident, loving, and well-mannered companions. Families are invited to choose their puppy, and we provide age-appropriate updates so you can follow their growth. By 7–8 weeks, personalities and temperaments begin to shine, and we’re happy to help match each puppy with the right home.”

Price

Connect with Katie to learn more details about pricing.

“All puppies are vet checked, dewormed, and receive age-appropriate vaccinations prior to going home. Each puppy is backed by a 2-year genetic health guarantee and comes with a health certificate from our licensed veterinarian. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy and is applied toward the total purchase price. If a puppy becomes unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, the deposit may be transferred to a future litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • 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
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Huntingdon, PA

104 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at State College Airport

126 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Katie can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Katie

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing.

  • Katie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shih Tzu Lovins 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Shih Tzu Lovins 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, DNA Coat/Trait 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 Katie to bring home their puppies.

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    Amy O.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Katie was very easy and helpful to work with. We are from out of state so she was willing to drive a little over an hour to meet us.

    Kathryn C.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2023

    Katie Corley was so responsive, helpful, and gracious with scheduling! Went to the vet yesterday and the admins gushed over how perfect and ordered pups paperwork was. My puppy is healthy, sweet, and already on the way to being well-trained, all of which I attribute to her hard work!

  • Jennifer S.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Katie is very knowledgeable about Shih Tzus. She really loves her dogs. Dexter is such a sweetheart and transitioned to our home well.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.