I'm Holly, the breeder behind Topknot Shih Tzus located in Merced, CA. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable Shih Tzu puppies and connect loving families with their new best friend! We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion!
Q. & A. with Holly
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Bluey
Went home
Male
King
Went home
Male
Chocolate Chip
Went home
Male
Jack Jack
Went home
Male
Sunshine
Went home
Female
Happy
Went home
Female
AKC "Chloe"
Went home
Female
AKC "Captain"
Went home
Male
AKC "Chewy"
Went home
Male
AKC "Canelo"
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Bailey
Went home
Female
Rusty
Went home
Male
Honey
Went home
Female
Tux
Went home
Male
Penny
Went home
Female
Buddy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Holly
Holly 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 - $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposit will go towards the price of the puppy. The deposit will hold the puppy of your choice until puppy is ready for pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Holly 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 Holly 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 Holly directly.
Topknot 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
Sunny, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sunny
Sunny is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Holly decided to make her part of their program. Holly 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.
Chewy, dad
Shih Tzu
About Chewy
Chewy is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Holly decided to make him part of their program. Holly 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.
Lola, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lola
Lola is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Holly decided to make her part of their program. Holly 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.
Coco, mom
Shih Tzu
About Coco
Coco is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Holly decided to make her part of their program. Holly 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.
Max, dad
Shih Tzu
About Max
Max is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Holly decided to make him part of their program. Holly 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.
Brownie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Brownie
Brownie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Holly decided to make her part of their program. Holly 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Holly to bring home their puppies.
Heather R.
Verified owner · May 2025
Holly took wonderful care of Buddy (now Leo) before we brought him home - he went straight for the puppy pads too! Holly is very kind and professional - we are very happy with Leo!
Gene B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
This was such a great experience. The puppy, who we have named Clementine, is so beautiful and the breeder really cared for her up until we picked her up. The process was smooth and Top Knot was communicative and friendly. 10/10