How much is a Shih Tzu puppy?

Our Shih Tzu puppies are $1,800 to $2,000. Below is what that price includes, and why the coat is the cost that keeps going long after the puppy comes home.

Price$1,800 to $2,000

RegistrationLimited, without showing or breeding rights

Goes home at9 weeks

PaymentCash in person, card by phone, PayPal invoice, or Venmo. Card and PayPal payments carry a 3% merchant fee.

A Shih Tzu puppy sitting on a wooden set

What's included with a Shih Tzu puppy?

Every puppy goes home with vaccinations against Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus, Kennel Cough and Parainfluenza, plus Leptospirosis and Rabies depending on age, deworming, a puppy pack with care notes, a bag of Diamond Naturals food, a blanket with mama's scent, a written guarantee, and a microchip enrolled in your name with lifetime recovery, already paid for.

This price is for limited registration which does not include showing or breeding rights. We are willing to sell full registration to approved breeders for an additional fee. Prices do not reflect sales tax, shipping fees, or the 3% merchant fee when using a credit/debit card or Paypal. All sales are subject to a 7% sales tax. Contact us with any questions!

What does the coat take?

A Shih Tzu in a full coat needs brushing every day. A pin brush with flexible pins works well, going through the coat in layers so the brush reaches the skin, with a bath every three or four weeks. The mustache and the topknot get a daily comb as well, and nail trims and ear cleaning belong in the routine too.

If that's more than your mornings can hold, a professional groomer can clip your Shih Tzu into a short puppy trim, which looks adorable and spares you the daily brushing. Long or short, the hair on top of the head is kept short or gathered into a topknot, away from the eyes. Either way the coat is a real line in the budget, paid in time or in groomer visits, so plan for it the way you'd plan for food.

A Shih Tzu puppy lying down in front of a brick wall

What else does a Shih Tzu cost to keep?

A Shih Tzu asks for less exercise than most dogs. Short daily walks and some play indoors cover it, which suits a family without a big yard. Vet care starts right away, because the core puppy shots carry on past 16 weeks of age, so set up that first visit early.

Food and training make up most of the rest. A Shih Tzu is very good at charming its owner into letting it have its way, which can end in a chubby dog that isn't fully housebroken, so a puppy class built on praise and rewards is worth the fee. Keep the treats honest, because the breed puts on weight easily. Summer calls for some care too, and our Shih Tzu health guide explains why the breed struggles in the heat.

How does the deposit work?

You apply first, and a deposit follows once you're approved. A non-refundable deposit of one third of the puppy price holds a puppy that is already listed. A $200 non-refundable deposit holds a place on the waiting list for a litter that has not been born yet. Deposits are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to another puppy up to three times, or held for a year.

Puppies go home at 9 weeks, and the full sequence is on how it works. When you're ready, start with the application, and meet our Shih Tzu puppies on the breed page.

Shih Tzu puppies

Meet our Shih Tzu puppies

Our Shih Tzu listings give each puppy's price and go-home date, and link to its mama and papa.

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More about the Shih Tzu

All the guides

Lifespan, health and sheddingHow long they live, the health checks a breeding Shih Tzu should have, and what to know about shedding and allergies.
Shih Tzu colorsThe colors a Shih Tzu can be, how a puppy's coat can change, and the colors we raise.
How big a Shih Tzu getsHow tall and heavy a grown Shih Tzu gets, what ours should weigh, and what teacup labels really mean.
Shih Tzu temperamentWhat Shih Tzus are like at home, including the housetraining and the stubborn streak behind the worst-dog reputation.
Shih Tzu vs Lhasa ApsoHow the Shih Tzu and the Lhasa Apso differ in size, face, coat, temperament and history.
Shih Tzu haircuts and groomingThe popular pet haircuts, how to choose one, and the care every Shih Tzu needs between groomer visits.
How to pick a puppyWhen you choose, and what to look for when you meet the litter.
Hypoallergenic puppiesWhy no dog is truly hypoallergenic, why some breeds shed far less, and how much each breed we raise sheds.
What a teacup puppy isWhy teacup is a sales word and not a breed or size, the extra care tiny puppies need, and how big our small breeds grow.
Questions to ask a breederWhat to ask about health checks, papers, the mama and go-home day, and the signs of a puppy scam.
Bringing a puppy homeThe drive home, the first night, what is normal in the first week, the first vet visit and house training.

Contact

Talk to us about a puppy

Call or text during the day, email any time, or send an application and we will get back to you, usually within 24 hours. You are welcome to visit in Syracuse, Indiana, during our hours or at another time on request.

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Phone(574) 457-8231 · call or text
Emailpups@teapup.com
HoursMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm. Other times available on request.
WhereSyracuse, Indiana. We are at 3468 E 1300 N, Syracuse, IN 46567. Visit during our hours or at another time on request.