The Patriot Tzu

Laura P.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Russellville, KY
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Princess Frostine

Ready Dec. 21

5 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

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!

Q. & A. with Laura

  • 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 Laura

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.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee

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.

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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
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Russellville, KY

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)


Meet in Elizabethtown, KY

More about Laura

  • Laura has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

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

Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Patriot 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

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).

Verified owner stories

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

    PC

    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.

    CF

    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.

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