Starfire Shih Tzu

Gwenn D.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Austin, AR ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Gwenn D., the breeder behind Starfire Shih Tzu located in Austin, AR. My dogs I breed for standard size Shih Tzus 9-16 lb, they are AKC registered, socialized, vet checked, happy and healthy babies. I can video chat as well! With my puppies!

Q. & A. with Gwenn

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was given my first girl as a service dog, she is my soul dog and I wanted to carry on her bloodline, and here we are a few yrs later and I am doing that!

  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs aren’t money makers, above all they are my babies.

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

    Our puppies include liver, gold, and red. 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 Gwenn

Gwenn 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.

Gwenn 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 6 weeks old.

“We try to encourage clients to pick babies that fit their unique household because if it’s a fit it’s much better for them and the puppy!”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This includes akc registration papers, vet checks, wormings, first shots, and the basic foundation to be set up for a wonderful long life with their families. The deposit holds your puppy for you when they are old enough to leave (8-10 weeks) you decide on a name for your new baby and I will stop advertising that puppy and use whatever name you’ve decided on!”

Contract & health guarantee

Gwenn 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 Gwenn 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 Gwenn 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
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Austin, AR

847 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)

866 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

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

More about Gwenn

  • Gwenn has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months

    Gwenn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Gwenn’s links

Gwenn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Starfire Shih Tzu 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

Starfire Shih Tzu 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

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