Deposits to hold a puppy are one-half the purchase price of the puppy.  Please be sure you understand the commitment of placing a puppy on hold as deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Please refer to our Deposit Form for more information


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A breeder of top quality Shih Tzu puppies
Bethany Guthrie
Phoenix, AZ 
(602) 281-0239

Puppies are priced individually according to size, quality, and color.   Males start at $650.00 and females start at $800.00.   This is only a starting point!   Many times, the pigment and size of the puppy cannot be determined at birth, and therefore, the price can only be determined as the puppy matures.   All prices will be listed by the time the puppies are four weeks old.   We appreciate your understanding.

Shipping is available at the buyer's expense.  In the past we have used Continental Airlines, but due to a recent very negative experience on a puppy being shipped by us, and a puppy being received by us, we have decided to no longer ship cargo.  We will now be using a Pet Nanny.  We will hand your puppy over to her PERSONALLY, and she will travel in cabin with the puppy for the duration of the travel.  In the case of any unforeseen flight delays or inclement weather, your puppy will be safe and cared for by it's own personal nanny.  This is for the safety of our puppies, along with our own peace of mind.  Please understand that we have to work around our Pet Nanny's schedule, but we believe this is in the best interest of the puppies.  Cost will vary from $150.00 to $350.00, depending on where the puppy will be going.  Our highest priority is getting your baby to you safely.  We are sure you will agree

Note: We reserve the right to determine when a puppy is ready to be shipped.  We will NOT ship a puppy until we are confident it can arrive home to you safely.  We do promise to get your baby to you as soon as possible.


We offer a 2-year written health guarantee.  This is included within the contract.   Please refer to our contract page for more information.



Our forms and contracts are in .pdf (Adobe Reader) format.  Chances are, Adobe Reader is already installed on your computer.  If not, you may download it for free by following the link below.


We accept Cash, Postal Money Orders, or credit cards through Paypal  (Please add an additional 3.5% if using Paypal)


My niece, Allie, with Bella