ShihTzuki Pups Of Riverside
- 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.
Mochi
Went homeMale
Kiyo
Went homeFemale
Aki girl
Went homeFemale
Kawaii Suki Chan
Went homeFemale
Sully
Went homeMale
Checkers
Went homeMale
Papa
Went homeMale
Tiānshǐ
Went homeMale
Madonna Cover Girl
Went homeFemale
Ru
Went homeFemale
Celine Dion
Went homeFemale
Tina Turner
Went homeFemale
Madison
Went homeFemale
Washington
Went homeMale
Harrison
Went homeMale
Kennedy
Went homeFemale
Bowzer
Went homeMale
Peaches
Went homeFemale
Mr. Modelo of ShihTzuki Pups
Went homeMale
Luigi
Went homeMale
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
“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.
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 almost 4 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
Carol S.
Program update on 25 Sept. 2025 •Our Little Senka Girl is an amazing companion baby. She is great with my 89 year old mother in law. She loves snuggles and she loves food time :)
Carol S.
Litter update on 05 Sept. 2025 •…Babies are 8 weeks old and growing up so fast. Everyone is coming into their own personalities and it’s absolutely adorable. I believe their names should have been —— Happy, Sleepy and Silly haha
Milo and Brandi's litter
Carol S.
Program update on 21 Aug. 2025 •…We have reached the age of 6 weeks. We are joyful and well. This week, we met the BIGS (the adult Shih Tzus) in our group. To put it simply, we wore them out. For some unknown reason, they preferred to flee from us. :)
Carol S.
Litter update on 14 July 2025 •Milo and Brandi's litter
Carol S.
Litter update on 30 Jan. 2025 •Babies are 5 days away from 9 weeks growing and playing like crazy.
TBD and Lily's litter
Carol S.
Program update on 11 Jan. 2025 •5 weeks old. Can’t wait to turn 6 weeks old:)
Carol S.
Litter update on 28 Dec. 2024 •
TBD and Lily's litter
Parent dogs
Milo, dad
Shih Tzu
About Milo
Milo is a sweet soul. He loves people and belly rubs. He is ready to relax at home or go for a walk. He has been health tested through Embark.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease Panel, +1 more.Brandi, mom
Shih Tzu
About Brandi
Brandi is an incredibly sweet girl. She truly embodies the essence of a companion dog. She enjoys lying on you or beside you. She never barks and adores everyone. Brandi has been excellently socialized with other furry friends and humans of all ages.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.Molly RETIRED, mom
Shih Tzu
About Molly RETIRED
Molly RETIRED is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol decided to make her part of their program. Carol 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.
Luna RETIRED, mom
Shih Tzu
About Luna RETIRED
Luna loves People and food. she is a loving mommy.
Uploaded health tests
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA).Lily, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lily
Lily is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol decided to make her part of their program. Carol 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.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Prekallikrein Deficiency, Fletcher Trait, +1 more.
Parent health 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
+8Carol 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.
LLLisa 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
+4Carol 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!
