Xici Dog Kennel
- Honolulu, HI
Meet the breeder
I'm Richard M., the breeder behind Xici Dog Kennel located in Honolulu, HI. Welcome to Xici Dog Kennel, located in the beautiful island home of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. We are dedicated to producing top-quality, loving Shih Tzu companions with an uncompromising focus on superior health, correct conformation, and gentle, affectionate temperaments.
Q. & A. with Richard
Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding began from a deep, lifelong fascination and love for the Shih Tzu breed—specifically their wonderful companionship, affectionate nature, and striking character. What started as a dedicated admiration for the breed and a desire to understand canine care on a deeper level naturally evolved into a focused breeding program.What makes your program special?
What sets Xici Dog Kennel apart is our unwavering commitment to quality, transparency, and structure. Grounded in a deep appreciation for the Shih Tzu breed and supported by a highly organized, detail-oriented approach to care, we prioritize the health, sound conformation, and gentle disposition of every puppy we raise.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are gold and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Richard
Richard 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Richard partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care in placing each Shih Tzu puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they are old enough for us to evaluate their individual temperaments, personalities, and structure—typically around 7 to 8 weeks of age—to ensure a wonderful fit for both the puppy and your home.”
Price
“Price includes limited AKC registration, limited health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, and early socialization to ensure a confident, well-adjusted puppy. The deposit secures your spot in the litter and goes toward the full puppy price. It includes limited health guarantee, limited AKC registration, vaccinations, and early socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Richard 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 Richard 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 Richard 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Richard.
Breeder's location
Meet in Honolulu, HI
7429 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Daniel K. Inouye Airport
7434 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Richard can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Richard
Club memberships
Richard is a member of Tropical Toy Dog Fanciers of Hawaii.
Richard has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Richard was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Richard is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Xici Dog Kennel 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
Tina, mom
Shih Tzu
About Tina
Tina is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Richard decided to make her part of their program. Richard 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Xici Dog Kennel 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
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 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.
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.
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).
