The Townsend Tzu

Holley T.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Lakeland, FL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Holley T., the breeder behind The Townsend Tzu located in Lakeland, FL. Our Shih Tzus aren’t just dogs—they’re family. They cuddle in our laps, ride along on errands, and sleep right next to us at night. Every puppy is raised in our home, surrounded by love, care, and constant attention from day one. We pour our hearts into raising happy, healthy, well-socialized companions. We’ve been so incredibly blessed by the love of this amazing breed, and it’s truly our joy to share that love with others. It’s not just our passion—it’s our purpose. Because these little angels change lives, and we’re honored to be part of that magic.

Q. & A. with Holley

  • What makes your program special?

    Our Shih Tzus are more than just pets—they’re family. They share our lives, our homes, our beds, and our hearts. Every puppy is raised right here with us, in a loving, hands-on environment where they’re nurtured, socialized, and adored from the very beginning. We believe in quality over quantity, always putting the health, temperament, and happiness of our dogs first. We’ve been blessed by the love of this incredible breed, and our greatest joy is getting to share that love with others—one precious puppy at a time.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include liver, blue, red, white, liver and white, gold and white, brindle and white, black gold and white, blue and white, black and white, and brindle. 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.

Getting a puppy from Holley

Holley 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $2,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price varies depending on gender, size, color and markings; also pet only or with full rights. The deposit is non refundable if you change your mind about the puppy. If the puppy is not suitable for your family or deemed unhealthy, we will switch the deposit to a different litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Holley 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 Holley 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 Holley 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
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Lakeland, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Orlando Sanford Airport

Meet in Tampa, FL

More about Holley

  • Holley has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Holley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Holley’s links

Holley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Townsend 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Holley to bring home their puppies.

  • Mary N.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Holley was an absolute dream to work with. She was very communicative and provided photos and videos of our little pup up until the day we picked him up. The pickup process was a breeze and before I knew it, our little angel was on the way home with my husband and I. Highly highly recommend!

    Sharon S.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Holley was very nice and informative. I enjoyed meeting her and seeing all the puppies.

    Mig C.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Adopting our sweet Shih Tzu puppy Madison (“Maddie”) has been a heartwarming and joyful journey, and we owe much of that to Holley, her breeder. From the very beginning, Holley was professional, responsive, and clearly passionate about the well-being of her puppies. We were drawn to Maddie immediately — a beautiful little girl with a mostly white coat and the cutest Dobie mask on her face. Holley provided us with regular updates, photos, and helpful tips leading up to the adoption day, which made the wait more exciting and less nerve-wracking. When the day came to bring Madison home, we were impressed with how healthy, well-groomed, and well-adjusted she was. At her first vet visit, she received a clean bill of health and weighed in at 3.48 lbs — a perfect, thriving little pup. Holley had clearly socialized her well and prepared her for a smooth transition. Since coming home, Maddie has been an absolute delight — playful, affectionate, and smart. She quickly bonded with us and settled in beautifully. She especially loves her heartbeat toy, which we suspect reminds her of the cozy comfort she felt with her littermates. We’re so grateful to Holley for helping us welcome this sweet girl into our lives. Madison has brought so much love and laughter into our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. A Very Happy Pup Parent!

  • Jennifer L.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Holley was very responsive and so knowledgeable. We FaceTimed right away and set a time to come to her home. We were able to meet the parents and it was very clear that their dogs are a part of the family. The puppies were so playful and social and already trained to use the puppy pads at only 10 weeks. Holley made sure we had all that we needed to transition Andy to our home. This was such a wonderful experience. We are absolutely in love with our sweet Andy.

    Maria T.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Holley Townsend, and her children, were the absolute best match for myself and my husband when searching for our new family member. It took me 8 weeks to decide if we were ready to step back into the dog parenting roles. I did thorough research, covered the entirety of Florida. Holley was the best fit. We are happy with our new shih tzu. He is happy, healthy and has fit splendidly into our beautiful home and our life on the Gulf coast. We are blessed to have met Holley and recommend her services.

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