I'm Misti F., the breeder behind The Shih Tzu Life located in Texas. Thank you for considering me to provide you with a dog that’s not only a well bred Shih Tzu with heathly genes, but also a lifelong companionship, full of laughter, precious moments, and an indescribable amount of happiness that they will bring to you.
Q. & A. with Misti
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Misti
Misti 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 Misti to learn more details about pricing.
“The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration. This can be full or limited depending on if you are purchasing a show or pet home puppy. Vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization. Refunds are available if your puppy passes away while in my care. Refunds are also available if I do not have the sex of puppy you wanted.”
Contract & health guarantee
Misti 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 Misti 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 Misti directly.
The Shih Tzu Life 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
Pippa, mom
Shih Tzu
About Pippa
Pippa is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Misti decided to make her part of their program. Misti 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.
Veda, mom
Shih Tzu
About Veda
Veda is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Misti decided to make her part of their program. Misti 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.
Paxton, dad
Shih Tzu
About Paxton
Paxton is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Misti decided to make him part of their program. Misti 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
The Shih Tzu Life 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).