Shih Tzus of Jacksonville
- Jacksonville, FL
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Blair
Ready Dec. 31
6 weeks old · Female
Boo Bear
Ready Dec. 31
6 weeks old · Male
Edgar
Ready Dec. 31
6 weeks old · Male
Raven
Ready Dec. 31
6 weeks old · Female
Draco
Ready Dec. 31
6 weeks old · Male
Upcoming litters
Expected Shih Tzu litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Feb. 26, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Arlen L., the breeder behind Shih Tzus of Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, FL. We offer AKC, health tested Shih Tzus raised in our home. We are small hobby breeders and consider our dogs family!
Q. & A. with Arlen
What makes your program special?
Our dogs live underfoot, never in crates or kennels. They are socialized daily, handled and snuggled, exposed to normal household sights and sounds. In addition, we home cook nutritious food for all of our dogs and puppies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream and white and liver. 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.
Asher Sage
Went homeMale
Stetson Smoke
Went homeMale
Sawyer Slate
Went homeMale
Porcia Plum
Went homeFemale
Paris Pansy
Went homeFemale
Pria Periwinkle
Went homeFemale
Bram
ReservedMale
Mango
Went homeFemale
Santiago
Went homeMale
Domingo
Went homeMale
Margo
Went homeFemale
Remington
Went homeMale
Rebel
Went homeFemale
Reese
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Arlen
Arlen 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,850 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes a 1 year health guarantee, microchipping, first sets of vaccinations, deworming, a Florida Health Certificate and a go home back with food, familiar toys and scent blanket. $500 deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to the next litter upon request.”
Contract & health guarantee
Arlen 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 Arlen 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 Arlen 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Arlen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Jacksonville, FL
654 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Jacksonville Airport
637 miles away
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More about Arlen
Arlen has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Arlen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Arlen’s links
Arlen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shih Tzus of Jacksonville 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
Hank, dad
Shih Tzu
About Hank
Hank is a muscular 11 lb AKC/CKC dual registered solid chocolate male. He is 7 years old. He has a very sweet temperament and sired eight beautiful litters. He carries lavender, parti and dobie. He is Embark Tested and breed relevant clear. He loves to dance on his hind legs and chase little lizards.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Junie B., mom
Shih Tzu
About Junie B.
Junie B. is a female Shih Tzu over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Arlen decided to make her part of their program. Arlen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel.
JoJo, dad
Shih Tzu
About JoJo
JoJo is a male Shih Tzu over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Arlen decided to make him part of their program. Arlen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Gia, mom
Shih Tzu
About Gia
Gia is a female Shih Tzu almost 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Arlen decided to make her part of their program. Arlen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Shih Tzus of Jacksonville 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).
