The Shih Tzu Nursery

Yolanda Y.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

Meet the breeder

I'm Yolanda Y., the breeder behind The Shih Tzu Nursery located in California. All my pups are raised in my home, showered with love, & handled by hand since day 1. I enrich their lives by properly socializing each one, starting at day 3, using neurological, scent, sound, touch stimuli & enrichment activities. We are committed to a health-first approach. As such, all of my moms & dads are genetically health screened & full blood panels before first breeding & annually thereafter.

Q. & A. with Yolanda

  • What makes your program special?

    Please see our application, I go into detail on how we are committed to providing you a healthy puppy. www.thepuppynursery.com/adoption-application

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Yolanda

Yolanda 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $3,200 - $5,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“My prices include microchip & lifelong registration, age-appropriate vaccines (at least 2 before rehoming), dewormings, and the option of limited AKC registration. 2 year health guarantee is always a promise.”

Contract & health guarantee

Yolanda 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 Yolanda 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 Yolanda 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in California

2237 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Ontario Airport

2235 miles away

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More about Yolanda

  • Club memberships

    Yolanda is a member of American Shih Tzu Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Yolanda has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

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

  • Yolanda’s links

Yolanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Shih Tzu Nursery 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 health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

The Shih Tzu Nursery 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark 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).

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