Stanford's Shih Tzus

Cheryl S.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • New Port Richey, FL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Cheryl S., the breeder behind Stanford's Shih Tzus located in New Port Richey, FL. We breed high-quality puppies. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. We’re a small-scale program with a big love of this breed! Our dogs are our passion, and we enjoy spreading the love of our incredible dogs with other individuals and families by responsibly breeding.

Q. & A. with Cheryl

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I bought my first shih tzu 17 years ago. I absolutely fell in love with the breed. They are amazing little lions. Very spunky, lovable, kissable, and I love those wagging tails. I purchased another female and a male. Each of my girls had three litters apiece. I retired them. Both of my girls have passed due to old age. (15 years). Loving this breed so much, I couldn’t be without another one so, I purchased two more females and male. I’m on my way to providing good families with good healthy babies

  • What makes your program special?

    All of my babies are born in my home, raised in my home, and socialized in my home,. As soon as their eyes open and they start to move around they are taken from the pen and brought into our living room for playtime several times a day with my husband, myself and the adult babies!

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

    Our puppies include black, gold and white, 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 Cheryl

Cheryl 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 $1,000 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"The price of the baby includes the health certificate, CKC registration, first round vaccinations, & deworming, and socialization. My babies are puppy pad trained when they go home. Amazing!! . Unfortunately, deposits are nonrefundable."

Contract & health guarantee

Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in New Port Richey, FL

804 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tampa Airport

817 miles away

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Meet in Tampa, FL

818 miles away

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More about Cheryl

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

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

Cheryl is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Stanford's Shih Tzus 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

Stanford's Shih Tzus 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.

  • Brucellosis

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

Verified owner stories

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

  • Jaclyn S.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Great working with Cheryl. She always responded when asking questions. My new baby is so cute!!!

    Susan C.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Working with an established breeder like Cheryl was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! She is fabulous, dedicated and truly cares about producing quality, loving Shih tzu puppies! I chose Murphy and I’m so glad I did. He is beautiful, sweet, loving and also very comical! Cheryl provided a goody bag with everything Murphy needed (thank you Cheryl 😊). One of the nicest surprises was that Murphy came puppy-pad trained! No accidents….I couldn’t be happier with my purchase from Stanfords Shih Tzus! I hope to purchase another puppy in the future and wouldn’t consider going anywhere else! Thank you again Stanford Shih Tzus, you’re AWESOME 👏

    Kimberley S.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Cheryl is a fantastic breeder. She loves her dogs so much. I was a little apprehensive about purchasing a pup online but she and good dog went above and beyond to settle any nerves I had. She answered all of my questions, sent videos and images, and was very easy to communicate with…responsive, thorough, etc…She provided me references from other dog parents and I’m so glad I got to speak with others to help the vetting process. Everyone spoke so highly of her. We got a stunning black and tan shih tzu, Murphy Mako, who is the sweetest and spiciest little fella in the world. We love him so much and he is just perfect! I would buy from Cheryl again and recommend her to anyone looking for a shih tzu companion. Wonderful transaction and experience. Thanks Cheryl.

  • Anne M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Cheryl was great breeder to work with! She was quick to respond and we picked up Winston within two days. He is the sweetest little man who loves to play, cuddle and is very quick at learning commands which I believe is due to Cheryl’s work and love of breeding Shih Tzu’s. Highly recommend working with Cheryl. All the dogs in her care are truly loved as family.

    Carole P.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Cheryl is a very informative person, she had all the papers and a goodie bag. The shih tzus at her home were well taken care of as part of the family, which was passed on to our new puppy. Our new puppy is potty trained and has a very good personality. Good dog made it a safe transaction.

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