Tzu Casa
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- Mercedes, TX
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Available puppies
Maya
3 weeks old · Female
Yuna
3 weeks old · Female
Zuko
3 weeks old · Male
Nalah
3 weeks old · Female
Kevin
3 months old · Male
Kyara
3 months old · Female
Cupid
4 months old · Male
Darwin
8 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Lydia P., the breeder behind Tzu Casa located in Mercedes, TX. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Lydia
Why did you start breeding?
Our journey into breeding began with a meaningful and emotional experience within our family. After taking in a Labrador my daughter found, we hoped to give him a second chance at life. Unfortunately, his time with us was short, and we lost him after only a week. That loss deeply affected my daughter. Wanting to bring comfort back into her life, her teacher—who bred Shih Tzus—introduced us to the breed. We welcomed a Shih Tzu into our home, and it didn’t take long for us to fall in love with their loving nature, loyalty, and joyful personality. That experience sparked our passion for the breed and ultimately led us to begin our breeding program. Today, our goal is to raise Shih Tzus that bring the same comfort, companionship, and happiness into other families’ lives as they did for ours.What makes your program special?
Our Shih Tzus are raised with love from the moment they are born. We treat every puppy as part of our family, giving them the attention, affection, and care they need to thrive. We believe that a well-loved puppy grows into a loyal and joyful companion, and that is exactly what we strive to provide—happy, healthy puppies that bring unconditional love into their new homes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Bessie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Lydia
Lydia has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Lydia partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Lydia 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 Lydia 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 Lydia 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lydia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Mercedes, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Valley Airport
Meet in San Antonio, TX
More about Lydia
Lydia has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Lydia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Lydia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tzu Casa 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
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Lydia P.
Litter update on 31 May •These lil babies are getting more stronger and adorable each day💙🩷🩷🩷
Martini and Haydée's litter
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Litter update on 31 May •…This litter of 1 boy ,blue/tan dobie markings ,2 girls,black/tan dobie markings and their white/golden coloring sister turned 2 wks old and all of them are doing very good,just eating and sleeping and getting more beautiful each day.
Martini and Haydée's litter
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Litter update on 23 May •These beautiful litter of 3 girls and 1 boy is doing fantastic,just getting more adorable each day🐾😍
Martini and Haydée's litter
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Program update on 22 May •Kevin is such a good boy ever,has the best personality,he is utd on vaccines and dewormed.
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Litter update on 22 May •Kyara,is such a sweet girl,she loves to play with other dogs and also loves attention and give cuddles.
Martini and Lluvia's litter
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Litter update on 08 May •These lil brothers are so cuties,they expend their time playing with their cousins ❤️
Martini and Lluvia's litter
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Litter update on 08 May •This gorgeous boy has amazing coat and adorable face and is very sweet.
Martini and Blackberry's litter
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Litter update on 03 May •…Cupid went to the vet for his physical exam and is CLEAR,also got his rabies vaccine NO hernias ,he is healthy and ready to go,his hair is growing so beautiful and getting a brilliant red color… and his face😍
Martini and Blackberry's litter
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Litter update on 25 Apr •Kyara and Kevin enjoy playing together 🐶🐾
Martini and Lluvia's litter
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Litter update on 20 Apr •Cupid’s coat is growing so beautiful,I love his lil personality,is very sweet and enjoys to play with his sister and friends.
Martini and Blackberry's litter
Parent dogs
Haydée, mom
Shih Tzu
About Haydée
Haydée is a lovely and sweet girl,she loves walks and give cuddles,and loves attention,is doing an amazing job job as mommy.
Haydée, mom
Shih Tzu
About Haydée
calm collected mom, very attentive to her 4, 7 day old pups.
Trinity, mom
Shih Tzu
About Trinity
Trinity is a caring mother who loves to help her pups. very friendly with other kids and pet as well.
Lluvia, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lluvia
Lluvia is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lydia decided to make her part of their program. Lydia 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.
Blackberry, mom
Shih Tzu
About Blackberry
Blackberry is gentle nurtured with a beautiful personality. Playful with other dogs and loves to cuddle.
Parent health testing
Tzu Casa 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
