




Girl 1 Sweetie Pie
8 weeks old · Female

Boy 2 Little Teddy
8 weeks old · Male

Girl 3 Little Mocha
8 weeks old · Female

Girl 2 Little Nala
8 weeks old · Female

Boy 1 Little Bear
8 weeks old · Male
I'm Ari, the breeder behind "Shihtzu Best Friend" located in Troy, MI. We offer healthy, adorable, and loving puppies that are small to standard in size, registered, and in the most desirable classic colors. Our focus has been always to produce quality Shih Tzu puppies for loving pet homes. We hope our puppies bring lots of joy and love into the hearts of their new families!

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Girl 1 Little Cupcake
Female

Boy 3 Little Lion
Male

Girl 3 Sweet Liberty
Female

Boy 4 Little JOY
Male

Girl 1 Sweet Cherry
Female

Boy 2 Little Oliver
Male

Boy 5 Little Ralp
Male

Girl 2 Sweet Oakley (Mila)
Female

Boy 3 Gucci
Male

Boy 2 Zeus
Male

Boy 1 Archie
Male

Boy 2 Astro
Male

Girl 1 Sasha
Female

Boy 1 Bruno
Male

Girl 2 Cupcake
Female

Girl 3
Female

Boy 3
Male

Boy 3 Little Lucky
Male

Girl 1 Blondi
Female

Girl 2 Luna
Female

Boy 4 Ace
Male

Boy 2 Sunny
Male

Boy 1 Teddy
Male

Girl 2 Bella
Female

Girl 1 Diva
Female

Girl 3 Sasha
Female

Boy 2 Leo
Male

Boy 1 Milo
Male

Girl 4 Gigi
Female

Boy 3 Simba
Male

Boy 4 Odyssey
Male

Boy 3
Male

Girl 1 Amber
Female

Boy 2 Hugo
Male

Boy 1 Ralph
Male

Boy 1 Dallas
Male

Boy 6 Bentley
Male

Girl 1 Cupcake
Female

Boy 2 Riley
Male

Boy 5 Gucci (Ford )
Male

Boy 4 Mickey
Male

Boy 3 (Chase)
Male

Boy 2 Stunning Toto 💙🌟
Male

Boy 1 Little Oddie 💙🌟
Male

Girl 2 Princess Coco 🩷🌟
Female

Girl 3"Betsy"
Female

Boy 3 Stunning Baron 💙🌟
Male

Boy 4 Little Vinny 💙🌟
Male

Girl 1 Sweet Maya 🩷🌟
Female

Girl 1
Female

Boy 6"Axel"
Male

Boy 5"Marley"
Male

Boy 4"Gucci"
Male

Boy 1 Little Bently
Male

Boy 3 "Milo"
Male

Boy 2 Little Luke
Male
Girl 2"Sophi"
Female

Boy 1"Leo"
Male

Boy 3" Duke"
Male

Boy 2 "Tucker"
Male

Girl 2 "Cupcake"
Female

Girl 1 "Bebe"
Female
Ari 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.
Ari partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“We take great care in placing each puppy with the right family.Puppies are matched once they're old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities-typically around 7-8 weeks .”

“The price of a puppy depends on the puppy registry, gender ,size , color or age. Deposit to reserve one puppy is $400 ( non-refundable) but can go towards another available puppy with remaining balance due when pick up.All payments has to go thru this site .”
Ari 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 Ari 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 Ari directly.
When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ari.
Meet in Troy, MI
4124 miles away
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Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
4151 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Ari can meet at a location that works for both of you
Ari has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Ari was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

"Shihtzu Best Friend" meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

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Princ Bruno and Princess Coco's litter

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Princ Bruno and Princess Coco's litter

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Princ Bruno and Viola's litter

Shih Tzu
About Princess Lulu
AKC and CKC registered .

Shih Tzu
About Viola
Viola is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princ Bruno
Princ Bruno is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ari decided to make him part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princess Daisy
Princess Daisy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princess Aria
Princess Aria is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princess Vicky
Princess Vicky is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Spike
Spike is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ari decided to make him part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princess Eva
Princess Eva is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princess Stella
Princess Stella is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princess Coco
Princess Coco is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princess Chloe
Princess Chloe is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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.

Shih Tzu
About Princess Vera
Princess Vera is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ari decided to make her part of their program. Ari 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 level
"Shihtzu Best Friend" 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.
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Ari to bring home their puppies.

Kalie C.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026








We were super new to this process and Ari was super responsive with any questions we had and flexible with meeting arrangements 🩷 Our little boy Samson came to us happy and healthy and we are so blessed to have been able to bring him into our family 🥰
Tami T.
Verified owner · June 2026
Ari was very responsive and answered all questions in a very timely manner. We love our dog! Thank you.

Ana T.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026







Ari was truly a pleasure to work with. I was very anxious about choosing my first puppy, but the moment I saw his pups, I knew they were something special. One in particular immediately caught my eye — I even already had a name picked out for him. He just felt meant to be. Ari was incredibly accommodating and understanding of my travel situation, and he made the entire process of getting Simba to his forever home so much easier. Living on the East Coast during the winter, I was worried about the distance and logistics, but Ari walked me through everything, answered all my questions, and connected me with a wonderful pet transportation team. Special shoutout to Travis and Theresa — they were absolutely amazing. If you’re hesitating at all, don’t. Everyone involved was professional, knowledgeable, caring, and truly the best at what they do. If you’re currently in the stage of choosing a breeder, reading reviews, and feeling unsure — don’t worry. You are in the right place. I was in your shoes just a few months ago, and now I’m home enjoying my best friend and only have warm memories of the entire process, all thanks to Ari. Simba is so happy in his forever home 🐾

Holly D.
Verified owner · July 2026
Ari was very responsive and so kind. We adopted a boy and a girl from the same litter. He had them bathed and ready to go when we arrived with less than 24 hour notice. He gave us several good tips about acclimating them to our home and caring for them. He was easy to work with and welcoming.

Diane W.
Verified owner · Apr. 2026
Ari was great to work with. He is so knowledgeable about the breed and was very responsive to all our questions. It was a pleasure working and meeting Ari. We love our new puppy Dolly. Thanks Ari .

Arlene G.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026






Ari was friendly and extremely helpful. I was also impressed with the home for the puppies. One of the receptionist at our vet’s office asked for the name of my breeder. Of course I sent her to Good Dog and Ari. Everyone who meets our puppy, falls in love with her. Our puppy is truly a blessing to us.