Steel Blue Diamond Kennel

Leslie S.

Breeder of Shih Tzus and Yorkshire Terriers

  • Detroit, MI
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Leslie S., the breeder behind Steel Blue Diamond Kennel located in Detroit, MI. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Leslie

Leslie 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

Connect with Leslie to learn more details about pricing.

“Deposit only refundable if there is an issue with the litter/ puppy. The puppy must be picked up at 8 weeks.”

Contract & health guarantee

Leslie 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 Leslie 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 Leslie 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Detroit, MI

More about Leslie

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

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

Leslie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Steel Blue Diamond Kennel 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Yorkshire Terrier

Shih Tzu

Cane Corso

Parent health testing

Shih Tzu

Yorkshire Terrier

Steel Blue Diamond Kennel 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.

  • 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.

Verified owner stories

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

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    Cheryl C.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Leslie was very responsive when asked questions about my puppy. She sent videos to keep us updated which we appreciated. We are very pleased with our puppy experience.

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