ShihTzuki Pups Of Riverside

Carol S.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Riverside, CA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Carol S., the breeder behind ShihTzuki Pups Of Riverside located in Riverside, CA. In our home, we nurture our puppies with care, aiming to foster their confidence so they can flourish in their future families. They are affectionate, clever, and irresistibly adorable! All our little ones come from a line of purebred AKC and AKC champion lines.

Q. & A. with Carol

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My affection for Tzu's began when my sister Jessica, from Raincross ShihTzu, brought Molly into our lives. Molly is incredibly intelligent, amusing, and engages in conversations with us. It's something you really have to witness to grasp fully! She joined our family during a period when we needed her the most. I cannot fathom what a household would feel like without a shih-tzu.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our emphasis is on socialization and essential phrases; this will help the baby learn to recognize cues. We have a firm belief that maintaining a consistent schedule is crucial for our babies' success! It makes moving between homes a lot smoother. Puppies from this litter are eligible for registration with the AKC. I like to connect with all prospective PAWrents through Zoom or FaceTime. It would be delightful to introduce you to our furry friends and learn more about you!

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

    Our puppies include gold, red and white, black and white, and gold 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 Carol

Carol 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 $2,500 - $3,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Health Guarantee AKC champion Lineage. Breeder of HEART Vaccinations Puppy socialization AKC reunite Microchipped. Deposit reserves your beautiful baby.”

Contract & health guarantee

Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Riverside, CA

5766 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Ontario Airport

5761 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

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

More about Carol

  • Certifications & recognitions

    GoodDog Preferred Breeder, TellTail Certified Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Carol has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Carol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Carol is a trusted Good Dog breeder

ShihTzuki Pups Of Riverside 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

ShihTzuki Pups Of Riverside 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Carol to bring home their puppies.

  • Cris P.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

      • +8

    Carol is an extraordinary breeder and puppy mom. She has my highest recommendation. She cares so much about her pups and works so hard on socializing them and giving them tons of love, while keeping them to a schedule and ensuring that they get the best possible care. I have a 15 year old shih tzu who I got as a rescue when he was 4. I'd never had a puppy and Carol spent an almost unbelievable amount of time of time educating me on what I'd need (including specific recommendations) and what to expect. Our text chain is a very lengthy one, and she's also available on the phone as needed. Cooper, the pup that I got from her, is beyond adorable, in perfect health (he just got examined by my vet today), and as sweet and affectionate as could be. From night one he slept through the night and has not whimpered, cried or barked once. Due to Carol's active socialization he is fearless and open to most anything - including lots of snuggles and love. If you're lucky enough to get one of Carol's pups I'm confident you'll be as happy with him or her as I am with darling Cooper.

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    Lisa L.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2023

    The Suzuki Family are a caring and nurturing breeder. The puppies are brought up with love and happiness. I am so grateful to have found my fur baby through this wonderful family!

  • Shelley S.

    Verified owner · July 2024

      • +4

    Carol was so great to work with. It's evident that she cares about her puppies and the breed as a whole. Since we picked up our baby, she has continued to check in with me to see how he's doing. Our puppy is so well socialized, and it's clear that much work was done with him prior to him coming to live with us. We love our Walter (formerly Luigi) so much!

    Lee T.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2023

    ShihTzuki pups did a very good job keeping us informed about our new fur baby through the full process. I fully recommend this very responsible breeder. We have a perfect puppy. Thank you ShihTzuki Pups!

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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.