Program & Pricing Details
First Class Shih Tzu Breeding Program
The Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus Difference
"Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten." - Gucci
The price range for a Shih Tzu puppy from my responsible breeding program varies. The price point is $4,850 to $5,500. The breeder owns the first two pick spots. I reassign these spots when I am not using them. Please read the bulleted list below to see what is included in the purchase price. Puppies are raised on a structured desensitization curriculum, including a foundational start to basic training.
I understand that my puppies may not be within every family’s budget. As my program evolves, I am considering select guardian home opportunities for carefully approved families who align with my philosophy and standards of care. Guardian families may have the opportunity to welcome one of my puppies into their home at no purchase price while the dog remains part of my breeding program for a limited period of time. Guardian dogs live full-time with their families as loved family pets and only occasionally return to me for limited breeding-related periods before eventually retiring permanently with their family. Guardian dogs are always family pets first — never kennel dogs — and are raised inside homes, deeply loved, and treated as lifetime cherished companions. If you are interested in learning more, please indicate your interest on the application form.
I pour my heart and soul into proper puppy raising. My purebred Shih Tzu puppies go through an extensive first-class puppy curriculum program. Once you read through my program details below I hope you will understand my pricing decisions. It takes a great deal of dedication to raise puppies properly. You can find Shih Tzu puppies for sale at your local pet store for about the same price point as my puppies. The difference is in the way I raise my Shih Tzu puppies!
Feel free to browse my Instagram or Facebook highlights to see past puppies working through curriculum program objectives. You will see firsthand what makes my program unique and worth every penny! Pricing details are available to clients before puppy pick day. This allows me to observe and evaluate the puppies before deciding on a final price point. Visit the reserve page to learn more about the puppy pick process. Also, don’t forget to fill out the application on the reserve page if you are ready to get started.
Purchase Price Includes:
- Health Testing: A Shih Tzu puppy that comes from parents who are compliant with all mandatory health testing for the breed. All breeding adults have completed genetic health testing through Embark to guarantee purebred heritage and help breeders make responsible breeding decisions.
- Health Testing Award: A Shih Tzu puppy whose parents have an EXCELLENT health testing rating through GoodDog.
- Two-Year Health Guarantee: A Shih Tzu puppy that comes home with a two-year genetic health guarantee.
- Lifetime Puppy Training Membership: A Shih Tzu puppy that is eligible to go home with a lifetime membership to Baxter & Bella’s puppy training program at a 25% discount rate if clients use my discount code ARIZONASUNRISE. I do everything in my power to set my puppies and new owners up for success!
- Vet Checked & Vaccinated: A Shih Tzu puppy that is up to date on core puppy vaccinations and deworming. My veterinarian gives all core vaccinations. Puppy owners will receive a vaccine record book.
- Puppy Care Manual: A Shih Tzu puppy that comes with a new owner puppy manual that I created. The manual contains a wealth of information for puppy owners.
- Microchipped: A Shih Tzu puppy that comes with a microchip to hopefully reunite owner and pet if ever necessary.
- Responsible Breeder: A Shih Tzu puppy that grew up in a small, in home Shih Tzu puppy breeding program. Running a small program gives me the necessary time to focus on providing the puppies with the best upbringing possible during the critical first 10-11 weeks of life.
- Age-Appropriate Go-Home Timing: A Shih Tzu puppy that remained with his/her mother and littermates during the critical socialization period. Puppies typically aren’t eligible to go home until at least 10 weeks and often even longer. Puppies learn important social skills from their mother and siblings. When puppies separate from their mother too early, they may suffer from separation anxiety, aggression, potty training issues, etc.
- Home Raised: A Shih Tzu puppy who grew up in the heart of my home. Puppies are raised in my home right alongside my family. I also expose my puppies to other environments both inside and outside of my home when they’re developmentally ready to promote proper socialization.
- Early Developmental Training: A Shih Tzu puppy who received Early Neurological Stimulation Training to improve stress tolerance, heart function, adrenal function, and disease resistance.
- Early Sensory Development: A Shih Tzu puppy who received Early Scent Introduction Training to develop nose awareness and a strong level of confidence in all aspects of life.
- Confidence Based Puppy Curriculum: A Shih Tzu puppy that took part in a premier puppy curriculum program using key elements from Puppy Culture, AviDog, and BAB Advanced Service Dog curriculum. I work on instilling confidence and desensitizing the puppies to as many things as possible while under my care. Many puppies develop fears or phobias in adulthood if they’re not properly desensitized during puppyhood. Puppies in my program are exposed to unpredictable movement, different sights, different sounds, and different situations to create confident, resilient, bulletproof puppies. Click here for a detailed look at the weekly puppy curriculum calendar.
- Individualized Learning Approach: A Shih Tzu puppy that has received one-on-one attention. I usually work the puppies through curriculum as a group. But, once a week, I work individually with each puppy. This gives me the time to work on any areas which a puppy may be struggling.
- Teacher Inspired: A Shih Tzu puppy raised by a former first-grade teacher. As a result, I know firsthand the importance of individualizing the curriculum to meet the needs of every puppy in my program. Each puppy is unique with different temperament/personality traits. It is my job to find out what makes every one of my puppies tick.
- Adult Temperament Testing: A Shih Tzu puppy that comes from parents who have gone through temperament testing. A dog’s temperament is partially hereditary.
- Puppy Temperament Testing: A Shih Tzu puppy that has undergone temperament testing to help give future puppy owners an inside look at their puppy’s emerging personality.
- Continuing Education: A Shih Tzu puppy that has been brought up by a Shih Tzu breeder who has a top-notch education in proper puppy raising. I am constantly continuing my education to learn new things to make my program even better!
- Certificates & Awards: A Shih Tzu breeder who has received several awards and certificates for her efforts in puppy rearing.
- Verbal Marker Training: A Shih Tzu puppy that has undergone puppy training to understand the marker word “YES.” This short, simple verbal marker allows puppy raisers and puppy owners to offer immediate praise for desirable behaviors.
- Early Recall Training: A Shih Tzu puppy that is familiar with the “Puppy, Puppy, Puppy” recall. A reliable recall is essential and can help to recall a puppy from a potentially dangerous situation.
- Early Obedience Foundation: A Shih Tzu puppy that has been given a basic introduction to the “sit” command.
- Positive Crate Conditioning: A Shih Tzu puppy that has had an introduction to crate training. I raise all my puppies in playpens. But, I understand that most dogs may need to travel in a crate from time to time. As a result, all of the puppies in my program are exposed to an open crate in the playpen once they turn 6 weeks old. I place comfy bedding, toys, high-value food, and treats in the crate to help create a positive association. Puppies are also exposed to a travel crate and a stroller before go-home day.
- Building Confidence with Steps & Ramps: A Shih Tzu puppy that has had step exposure training sessions to hopefully help create confidence in going up and down steps. I also expose the puppies to a foam ramp.
- Cognitive Development & Enrichment: A Shih Tzu puppy that receives daily mental stimulation through brain games, puppy puzzles, interactive toys, etc. It is important to stimulate a puppy’s growing brain during this critical stage of development.
- Water Fountain Training: A Shih Tzu puppy that has been taught to drink from a water fountain which is more hygienic and prevents spills. The puppies know how to drink from a bowl as well.
- Grooming Desensitization: A Shih Tzu puppy that is familiar with grooming. I start grooming desensitization at 3 weeks of age to hopefully help create compliance. Puppies receive some form of grooming desensitization at least once a week.
- Introduction to Potty Training: A Shih Tzu puppy that will receive an introduction to potty training. I train all puppies to potty on an artificial turf potty pad. I raise all puppies in a large playpen where they have a place to eat, drink, sleep, and play. The turf potty tray is at the opposite end of their living quarters. Young puppies that grow up in tight living quarters, such as a cage, often eliminate wherever they can. This can make future potty training difficult. We also have a turf potty tray in our screened room for the puppies to practice going potty. Furthermore, I do expose puppies to our outdoor area one week after the first set of vaccinations is complete. If I catch puppies going potty on the turf outdoors, I praise them by using the marker word, “yes” and often reward them with a treat.
- Healthy Gut & Immune Foundations: A Shih Tzu puppy that has tried a variety of foods that are rich in prebiotics and probiotics to create good gut colonization. Dogs with good gut colonization have been shown in studies to have robust immune systems and better behavioral health.
- Holistic Nutrition & Rotation feeding: A Shih Tzu puppy that has been fed on a rotation diet. All of my puppies and adult dogs are fed healthy, holistic, high-end dog food. You are what you eat!
- Transparent & Trustworthy: A Shih Tzu puppy that comes from a breeder that is scam free! I have a A+ rating under the Better Business Bureau. I haven’t paid the monthly fee to be accredited but you can still find basic information about my business under their website. I am also Meta Verified on Instagram and Facebook. Please be cautious of impersonators. I only communicate through the official links and contact information provided on this website.
- Free 30 Day Health Insurance Offer: A Shih Tzu puppy that will receive 30 days of free health insurance through Trupanion. Clients must activate the offer within 24 hours of pick up to meet eligibility requirements.
- Quality Pedigree & Bloodlines: A Shih Tzu puppy that comes from parents who are registered and come from an outstanding pedigree.
- Daily Curriculum & Development Updates: A Shih Tzu puppy whose life journey will be available on Instagram and Facebook so you can follow along and view updates, photos, and videos. I post videos of the puppies engaging in curriculum nearly every day on Instagram and Facebook stories up until they reach 10 weeks old.
- Positive Adult Dog Interaction: A Shih Tzu puppy that has spent time socializing with my adult dogs.
- Responsible Placement Practices: A Shih Tzu puppy that comes with a strict spay/neuter contract to promote responsible pet ownership.
- Lifetime Breeder Support: A Shih Tzu puppy that has received unconditional love. My puppy ownerswill always receive lifetime breeder support! I will always be available for my clients and the dogs that were raised in my program for life!
Below is a list of all the classes and awards I have received.
- Good Dog Excellent Health Testing Award, Responsible Breeder Award.
- Good Dog/AviDog Courses: Your Litter A to Z, Savvy Socialization, Breeding Foundations, Pre-Breeding, Litter Management, Pregnancy & Whelping.
- American Kennel Club Certificates for completing the Whelping & Medical Intervention and Nutritional Influences on Reproduction Exams.
- Midwoofery Courses: Breeder Basics: Litter Care, Managing Puppy Parasites, Canine Color Genetics, Canine Fertility and Timing.
- Puppy Culture: The Powerful First 12 Weeks That Can Shape Your Puppy’s Future.
- From Newborn to New Home: Madcap University
- Puppy Evaluator Course and Badge: BAB/Empowered Breeder Program.
- BAB/Empowered Breeder Courses: Choosing Breeding Pairs, Choosing Breeding Stock for your Program, Curriculum Planning-Raising Puppies According to Their Developmental Periods, Bottle and Tube Feeding, What do we need to know when placing service, therapy, facility, and ESA Dogs, How to Imprint a Litter to the Diabetic Scent, Newborn CPR, Considerations when raising a singleton.
- AKC Canine College Courses: ABC’s of Dog Breeding-Canine Genetics, Genetic Defects and Health, Breeding Systems, Kennel Blindness, Pedigree, Dog breeding-Selection.
First Class Puppy Curriculum
All of my standard Shih Tzu puppies for sale complete a first-class puppy curriculum that will help stimulate them intellectually, developmentally, and socially. Click here to learn specific details about exactly what puppies learn in my responsible breeding program!
As I’ve mentioned before, puppies are the easiest to condition during their first 12 weeks of life! As a responsible Shih Tzu breeder, I understand that I cannot control the entire outcome regarding the puppies’ temperament, but I can do my very best to help shape well-rounded bulletproof puppies.
Shih Tzu Temperament
All Shih Tzu puppies will go through temperament testing as well. Placing puppies in the correct home environment is an important goal in my responsible breeding program. I breed companion animals that will spend the next 10-plus years in their new homes.
Temperament testing isn’t a tell-all, but it does give us an inside peek at the puppy’s emerging personality. There is much more that goes into the overall temperament including genetics, adequate socialization, life experiences, maturity, a nurturing home environment, proper training and so much more.
Shih Tzu Puppy Placement
Temperament testing will take place during week 8 to 9. After temperament testing is complete, the families that will receive a puppy from the litter and I will discuss the results of temperament testing.
I love giving puppy families a general idea of what specific personality traits each puppy is displaying before puppy pick day! This gives families the opportunity to choose a puppy that will hopefully match their lifestyle.
Purebred Shih Tzu Puppy
Responsible Breeding Program Goals
Another important aspect of my program is my breeding goals. It is my duty as a responsible Shih Tzu breeder to better the breed. My goal is to breed healthy Shih Tzu puppies with an even temperament. I want my puppies to provide their future families with many years of unconditional love.
In order to improve my breeding program, it is pertinent that the lines of communication remain open after puppies go home. I am looking for puppy owners who are comfortable sending an occasional photo or video, answering questions, and giving puppy updates from time to time. This information helps me gain important knowledge about the puppy’s emerging temperament and health which is important to the future of my program as a whole. Remember, my job is to create healthy bulletproof puppies for families.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to work with a local, reputable Shih Tzu breeder who promises to always put the welfare of the puppies first, contact Arizona Sunrise Shih Tzus today! I am excited for you to see firsthand how wonderful it is to own a standard Shih Tzu puppy raised on a first-class puppy curriculum! Check out the nursery for available Shih Tzu puppies!
