Shih-tzu Queen

Denise/Matt F.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Willard, UT
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Lilly

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Red

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Rusty

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Denise/Matt F., the breeder behind Shih-tzu Queen located in Willard, UT. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours! The sweet, loyal, and playful disposition of our dogs inspired us to begin responsibly breeding to expand the breed and share them with others. Since then, we’ve made it our mission to bring happy, healthy puppies into the lives of other families!

Q. & A. with Denise/Matt

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When my husband and I first married, he surprised me at work with my very first Shih-tzu. He was the cutest little puff ball. Ever since then, I was hooked on the Shih-tzu breed.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am very cautious with the steps in breeding. My puppies come from the most loving, caring, and blessed home. I strive to raise great, healthy puppies. All of my puppies come with first round of shots, dewormer, AKC paperwork, and my best efforts towards potty training.

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

    Our puppies include black, liver, blue, gold, red, silver, liver and white, brindle and white, black white and silver, and black 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 Denise/Matt

Denise/Matt 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.

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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes the guarantee of a AKC registered Shih-Tzu puppy, socialization, potty training, and vaccinations. All of our pups come with the same pricing, regardless of color or size. My opinion is that they should all be loved the same as equals.”

Contract & health guarantee

Denise/Matt 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 Denise/Matt 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 Denise/Matt 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
      • 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
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Denise/Matt.

Breeder's location

Meet in Willard, UT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

Meet in Salt Lake City, UT

More about Denise/Matt

  • Denise/Matt has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Denise/Matt was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Denise/Matt is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shih-tzu Queen 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

Shih-tzu Queen 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.

  • Day Blindness, Achromatopsia

    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 Denise/Matt to bring home their puppies.

  • Jennifer R.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We enjoyed working with Matt and Denise to adopt and bring home precious Goldie. Communication was seamless, and the process, including the contract and health paperwork, was straightforward. Peaches came home happy and with a head start on potty training. Overall, our experience was smooth and efficient.

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