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Stella's Shih Tzus
Meet the breeder
I'm Stella K., the breeder behind Stella's Shih Tzus located in West Salem, OH. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Our puppies become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.
Q. & A. with Stella
Why did you start breeding?
A friend told me how much they sold for and I could not believe it. But everyone who seen my dogs wanted a dog like mine so I started having puppies.What makes your program special?
I let my female rest in between heatsWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and tan, sable 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Stella
Stella 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 between $1,800 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Stella 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 Stella 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 Stella 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
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stella.
Breeder’s location
Meet in West Salem, OH
279 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Akron-Canton Airport
247 miles away
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More about Stella
Stella has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Stella was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Stella is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Stella'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
Parent dogs
Glory, mom
Shih Tzu
About Glory
Glory is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stella decided to make her part of their program. Stella 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.
Buddy, dad
Shih Tzu
About Buddy
Buddy is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Stella decided to make him part of their program. Stella 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.
Parent health testing
Stella'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.
