Tiger Valley Shih Tzus

Dana T.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Lake City, FL
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Jelly

Ready Dec. 31

4 weeks old · Female

Sugar

Ready Dec. 31

4 weeks old · Female

Apple

Ready Dec. 31

4 weeks old · Female

Cinnamon

Ready Dec. 31

4 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Dana T., the breeder behind Tiger Valley Shih Tzus located in Lake City, FL. We raise all our babies inside with my family, their parents are our beloved pets. We are able to love and play with our babies from the time they are born to the time they go to make their new families as happy as they made us. It’s very important that our babies are socialized and happy little pups! Our mission is to breed the very best Shih tzus that we can, to raise them with love, and to send them to their new homes happy, healthy and ready to be spoiled even more!! Your new besties is waiting for you!!

Q. & A. with Dana

  • 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 Dana

Dana 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Prices will depend on color, markings and gender of puppies. Deposit are non-refundable unless there is an issue on our behalf with the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana 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
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Lake City, FL

678 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Jacksonville Airport

637 miles away

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Meet in Lake City, FL

678 miles away

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More about Dana

  • Dana has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Tiger Valley Shih Tzus 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

Tiger Valley Shih Tzus 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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 Certification (CAER, 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.

  • 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 Dana to bring home their puppies.

  • Jamie R.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Dana worked with us to pick up our boy as soon as he was old enough to come home! We had to travel 4 hrs to pick him up and she made special arrangements to meet our schedule. He was healthy and happy and fits perfectly into our family.

    Debbie S.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    We could not be more pleased with our experience on finding our Beau!! Dana at Tiger Valley Shih Tzus was amazing from the very beginning!! She raised an amazing little boy, healthy, happy, confident and has been extremely easy to train. He is a joy in our home.

  • JP

    Julie P.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Dana was an amazing breeder to work with. She provided us with updates on our baby and everything from start to pickup of our puppy was seamless!

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