I'm Susan S., the breeder behind Stevens’ Hidden Acres located in Conway, MO. We are proud to offer our beautiful Shih Tzu puppies to loving homes! Our dogs are healthy and have great temperaments. Our love for our dogs pushed us to begin breeding. We love to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy, and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others.
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
I started raising Shih Tzu because I loved them so much! I have always been able to communicate with animals better than people. I wanted others to experience how amazing the Shih Tzu can be! They change their new families lives for the better!
What makes your program special?
The way I raise mine with so much love, fun, & training makes a huge difference! Just like children it really matters. My lifelong customers see it and appreciate it! I pack my babies full of as much love, joy, fun, & training as I can in 9 weeks. I do desensitizing method from day one. I spend lots of time individually with each one of my babies to get to know them. I love making a perfect match.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black gold and white, silver and white, red and white, gold and white, brindle 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.
Cullen
Went home
Male
Cullen
Went home
Male
Cullen
Went home
Male
Alanis
Went home
Female
Pink
Went home
Female
Jovi
Went home
Female
Freddy
Went home
Male
Bon
Went home
Male
Stevie
Went home
Female
Latte
Went home
Male
Coffee
Went home
Male
Sugar
Went home
Female
BoBo
Went home
Male
JoJo
Went home
Female
Sloan
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Susan
Susan 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 deposit and between $1,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration papers, a written health guarantee contract, medical record, bill of sale receipt, toy from home, puppy kit, & a small bag of puppy food.
. Deposit is refundable if at the Vet exam something is discovered that’s a physical limitation or defect. Deposit is not refundable because you changed your mind.”
Contract & health guarantee
Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan directly.
Stevens’ Hidden Acres 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
Fiona/FiFi, mom
Shih Tzu
About Fiona/FiFi
Fiona/FiFi is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Susan decided to make her part of their program. Susan 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.
Janney, mom
Shih Tzu
About Janney
Janney is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Susan decided to make her part of their program. Susan 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.
Alissa, mom
Shih Tzu
About Alissa
Alissa is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Susan decided to make her part of their program. Susan 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.
Ellis, dad
Shih Tzu
About Ellis
Ellis is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Susan decided to make him part of their program. Susan 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.
Jane, mom
Shih Tzu
About Jane
Jane is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Susan decided to make her part of their program. Susan 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.
Newt, dad
Shih Tzu
About Newt
Newt is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Susan decided to make him part of their program. Susan 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
Stevens’ Hidden Acres 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 Profile
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).