



Peter
10 weeks old · Male
Auriga
3 months old · Female
I'm Laura P., the breeder behind The Patriot Tzu located in Russellville, KY. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Lepus
Female
Capricorn
Male
Cassiopeia
Female
Lucy
Female
Susan
Female
Boy 1
Male
Boy 2
Male
Boy 3
Male
Boy 4
Male
Girl 1
Female
Girl
Female
Boy 1
Male
Boy 3
Male
Boy 2
Male
boy 2
Male
girl 1
Female
girl 5
Female
girl 2
Female
boy 1
Male
girl 3
Female
girl 4
Female
Girl 1
Female
Boy 1
Male
Girl 2
Female
Girl 3
Female
Girl 1
Female
Boy 2
Male
Girl 2
Female
Boy 1
Male
Girl 4
Female
Laura 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.

Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.
Meet in Russellville, KY
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
Meet in Elizabethtown, KY
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

The Patriot Tzu meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Shih Tzu
About Cannon
Cannon is a sweet girl. She loves to be around people and is very laid back. She does have lots of energy and loves to run and play. She is an amazing rare color. She is blue, but also a silver brindle.
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About Alasne
Alasne is a very loving and sweet girl! She has amazing genetics that are rare! She is actually a black and tan dobie that is covered in cream!
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About Rosie
Rosie is sweet girl. She is one of my smallest girls and is Embark clear.
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About Hope
Hope is an energetic 8 pound liver and white girl. She loves to bound on the top of the couch and hide her toys from the other dogs!
Excellent health testing
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About Charity
Charity is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Skye
Skye is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Jubilee
Jubilee is sweet as pie. This is her only surviving puppy after a horrible birth and c-section. First and last litter. Jubilee is a rare blue brindle parti.
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About Ruby
Ruby is a magnet dog, she LOVES being next to me at all times! She gets upset when she cannot find me. She is so very sweet and loves to spend the entire day on my lap! She is also playful! When she is excited she likes to play with toys. She is a very well rounded girl and fits the definition of a Shih Tzu.
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About Atoya
Atoya is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
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About Maggie
Maggie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
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About Banner
Banner is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura 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.
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About Spirit
Spirit is a sweet girl that loves to give kisses. She loves attention and to play.
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About Bell
Bell is a sweet baby girl. She is registered as CKC and is 85.6% Shih Tzu and 14.4% Pekingese. I was told she was 100% Shih Tzu when I received her. Her puppies will be pet only and unpapered. She looks and acts just like a Shih Tzu.
Shih Tzu
About Anika
Anika is a spunky baby that is a pretty liver dobie! I’m excited to see what her babies will be like!
Shih Tzu
About Angel
Angel is a very sweet and gentle girl. She loves to be loved and be around people! She is fully clear through Embark.
Shih Tzu
About Percy
Percy is a great boy! He is laid back and easy going. He loves all people and dogs. He has been fully vetted and Embark tested!
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About Connie
Constitution is a mostly black girl with a little white on her chest. She is VERY loving and is always excited to play!
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About Glory
Glory is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
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About Adeline
Adeline is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
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About Izzy
Izzy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Dobie
Dobie is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Destiny
Destiny is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Anthem
Anthem is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Callie
Callie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Arabella
Arabella is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
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About River
River is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Liberty
Liberty is a 100% full Shih Tzu that has had her last litter. She is not registered, but has been DNA tested! She is 5 years old and a wonderful, happy girl!
Excellent health testing
Shih Tzu
About Alvin
Alvin is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Alli
Alli is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Freedom
Freedom is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Dandy
Dandy is a stunning black and red brindle boy. He is about 10 pounds. He is the happiest dog I have ever had! Always wants to greet you and be loved!
Shih Tzu
About Grace
Grace is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Madi
Madi is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
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About Justice
Justice is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura 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.
Shih Tzu
About Aria
Aria is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Excellent level
The Patriot 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Laura to bring home their puppies.

Julie F.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Laura was great! She got to know me some and knew that Cookie was the best puppy for me and she was right! She answered all my questions in a timely manner. I could tell that she cares about her puppies and her clients.

Joyce J.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Connecting with Laura was seamless. She was quick to respond, and easy to work with through the adoption process. I brought home, Emmy who is a healthy, happy and just the perfect puppy. She adjusted instantly to her new environment. Thank you Laura and Good Dog for connecting me to my little girl.

Sharon D.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
Laura was very nice, quick to respond and helped us choose the perfect puppy for us! Our sweet Ginger Marie has brought such fun and fun to our lives! We love her so much!

Patricia A.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
She is amazing !!! I loved every part of the puppy buying process and I was a nervous wreck , Laura was responsive , patient with ALL my questions , I HIGHLY recommend her to ANYONE looking for the perfect puppy . She’s is perfect our puppy I lived her the minute I saw her , she’s so sweet and loving
Peggy C.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
My experience with Laura and Luke was absolutely wonderful. They were both friendly, helpful and I would refer them to anyone. Now Destiny, I have changed her name to Daisy Mae, she is so loving, smart, playful. She was just what I needed to brighten my days, I am truly enjoying spoiling her. I feel like we were just meant to be. Thank you so much Laura Luke.
Carlie F.
Verified owner · May 2024
Laura is an absolute GEM!! From the moment I reached out to get more information about her puppies to the day we met to bring our sweet furbaby home, she was very responsive and so easy to work with! She has a furever customer here and I will be referring anyone to her who is interested in ShihTzus. Laura, me and my family cannot thank you enough🥰it’s truly been a pleasure working with you🐶Malla has settled in perfectly!
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.