Happy Shih Tzu Puppies for sale in Gloucester, Virginia
26 Happy Shih Tzu Puppies for sale in Gloucester, Virginia
The Shih Tzu, which translates to "Little Lion Dog" as an homage to their long, silky coat resembling a mane, is an ancient breed with origins that genetic testing has proven date back centuries, possibly to Tibet where lamas bred them to replicate tiny lions. The breed developed its modern form in China during the late 1800s where it was bred for a more stylized appearance and used as companions and guard dogs dating as far back as the first century. The Shih Tzu suffered significant decline after imperial rule ended in China and faced another setback during World War II, but breeding picked up in the 1950s and 60s, leading to recognition by the American Kennel Club in 1969. These dogs are longer than they are tall with heavily feathered ears that hang low, and hair that often hangs in front of their eyes and muzzle which owners frequently style into top knots.
Lively, alert, and loyal, Shih Tzus are affectionate companions with fun and mischievous personalities who love being around their people and are content doing anything with family members, from woodland walks to couch relaxation. Friendly and approachable around strangers, they tend to do well with children and other dogs when properly socialized, though training may require patience and extra time due to their occasional mischievous streak. Bred as house companions, these dogs get their energy out in short bursts during playtime and enjoy short walks and indoor games, with insufficient playtime potentially leading to destructive behavior. Their long, silky coat requires daily brushing and regular grooming trips to prevent matting, with many owners opting for shorter clips for easier maintenance, though their low-shedding coat makes them considered hypoallergenic despite having dander.
Mixed Breed Puppy 1
🌟 Meet Charlie Cooper – The Sweetest Shih Tzu Mix Boy! 🌟 Adorable, affectionate, and playful, Charlie Cooper is ready to melt your heart and become your best friend! With his soft, fluffy coat perfect for snuggling and his bright, loving eyes, this little guy is the ultimate cuddle buddy. ✨ About Charlie Cooper: • Breed: Shih Tzu Mix • Gender: Male • Age: 4 Months O
$900Mixed Breed Puppy 1
Shih Tzu & Cavapoo hybrid
🌟 Meet Charlie Cooper – The Sweetest Shih Tzu Mix Boy! 🌟 Adorable, affectionate, and playful, Charlie Cooper is ready to melt your heart and become your best friend! With his soft, fluffy coat perfect for snuggling and his bright, loving eyes, this little guy is the ultimate cuddle buddy. ✨ About Charlie Cooper: • Breed: Shih Tzu Mix • Gender: Male • Age: 4 Months O
Mixed Breed Puppy 2
🌸 Meet Luna – The Cutest Maltese Mix Girl! 🌸 Luna is a 4-month-old Maltese mix with the sweetest personality and a heart full of love. She’s playful, affectionate, and absolutely adores kids and other pets. With her fluffy coat and bright eyes, Luna is just as cuddly as she is fun! ✨ About Luna: • Breed: Maltese Mix • Gender: Female • Age: 4 Months Old • Personalit
$800Mixed Breed Puppy 2
Shih Tzu & Cavapoo hybrid
🌸 Meet Luna – The Cutest Maltese Mix Girl! 🌸 Luna is a 4-month-old Maltese mix with the sweetest personality and a heart full of love. She’s playful, affectionate, and absolutely adores kids and other pets. With her fluffy coat and bright eyes, Luna is just as cuddly as she is fun! ✨ About Luna: • Breed: Maltese Mix • Gender: Female • Age: 4 Months Old • Personalit
Jinko (Mini size)
Jinko is a charming little mini teddy bear puppy with a pure, creamy white coat that perfectly matches his bright and cheerful personality. Always curious about the world, he approaches every new toy,
$1,100Jinko (Mini size)
Teddy Bear
Jinko is a charming little mini teddy bear puppy with a pure, creamy white coat that perfectly matches his bright and cheerful personality. Always curious about the world, he approaches every new toy,
Nacho
Let me tell you a secret..... I want to make your Christmas wishes come true! Hello! Arf! Arf! I cant wait to run into your arms! I have a loving temperament and snuggles are my favorite thing! I am
$900Nacho
Shih Tzu
Let me tell you a secret..... I want to make your Christmas wishes come true! Hello! Arf! Arf! I cant wait to run into your arms! I have a loving temperament and snuggles are my favorite thing! I am
Hero
Bright eyes, fur as soft and fluffy as a cloud and the sweetest personality! What more could you possibly ask for in a puppy? These adorable Shih Tzu puppies are sure to steal your heart the moment yo
$695Hero
Shih Tzu
Bright eyes, fur as soft and fluffy as a cloud and the sweetest personality! What more could you possibly ask for in a puppy? These adorable Shih Tzu puppies are sure to steal your heart the moment yo
Pretzel
Tis the season to adopt a puppy to cuddle with and keep your warm all this chilly time of year! Soft fur, bright eyes, sloppy kisses! Are you ready for a cute and adventurous puppy? These charming Sh
$900Pretzel
Shih Tzu
Tis the season to adopt a puppy to cuddle with and keep your warm all this chilly time of year! Soft fur, bright eyes, sloppy kisses! Are you ready for a cute and adventurous puppy? These charming Sh
Snickers (Neutered)
Be sure to watch the video! Snickers is a very sweet, super playful, purebred ACA registered male Shih Tzu that is 24 weeks old and loaded with personality! HE IS NEUTERED. Parents are 10 and 13 lb
$695Snickers (Neutered)
Shih Tzu
Be sure to watch the video! Snickers is a very sweet, super playful, purebred ACA registered male Shih Tzu that is 24 weeks old and loaded with personality! HE IS NEUTERED. Parents are 10 and 13 lb
Nugget
Let me tell you a secret..... I want to make your Christmas wishes come true! Hello! Arf! Arf! I cant wait to run into your arms! I have a loving temperament and snuggles are my favorite thing! I am
$900Nugget
Shih Tzu
Let me tell you a secret..... I want to make your Christmas wishes come true! Hello! Arf! Arf! I cant wait to run into your arms! I have a loving temperament and snuggles are my favorite thing! I am
Cuddles
Hello friends! My name is Cuddles and I am a happy, playful Shih Tzu puppy!! I am looking for a fur-ever family who will spoil me with lots of love and attention everyday. I will be the perfect little
$650Cuddles
Shih Tzu
Hello friends! My name is Cuddles and I am a happy, playful Shih Tzu puppy!! I am looking for a fur-ever family who will spoil me with lots of love and attention everyday. I will be the perfect little
Jingo
Jingo’s soft cream coat is as warm and inviting as his personality. This mini teddy bear puppy is gentle, sweet, and affectionate, always seeking connection with humans and fellow pups. Playful yet c
$1,100Jingo
Teddy Bear
Jingo’s soft cream coat is as warm and inviting as his personality. This mini teddy bear puppy is gentle, sweet, and affectionate, always seeking connection with humans and fellow pups. Playful yet c
Chilly
Hello friends! My name is Chilly and I am a happy, playful Shih Tzu puppy!! I am looking for a fur-ever family who will spoil me with lots of love and attention everyday. I will be the perfect little
$650Chilly
Shih Tzu
Hello friends! My name is Chilly and I am a happy, playful Shih Tzu puppy!! I am looking for a fur-ever family who will spoil me with lots of love and attention everyday. I will be the perfect little
Harold
Harold is a happy, adorable, and playful male Shih Tzu puppy available for adoption. He is well socialized and has a great personality. He will surely steal your heart! Harold is ACA registered. His mother is Lucy, a ACA registered Shih Tzu. She weighs 10 lb. The father is Roger. He is also a ACA registered Shih Tzu. Roger has champion bloodlines. These pups have had a
$1,000Harold
Shih Tzu
Harold is a happy, adorable, and playful male Shih Tzu puppy available for adoption. He is well socialized and has a great personality. He will surely steal your heart! Harold is ACA registered. His mother is Lucy, a ACA registered Shih Tzu. She weighs 10 lb. The father is Roger. He is also a ACA registered Shih Tzu. Roger has champion bloodlines. These pups have had a
Judy
Hi, my name is Judy ! I am from New Jersey/Philly area, but would love to see the world with you. My parents are 7 lb Akc Shih Tzu and a 10 lb Shih Tzu , so I will not be too big at all! I will come v
$949Judy
Shih Tzu
Hi, my name is Judy ! I am from New Jersey/Philly area, but would love to see the world with you. My parents are 7 lb Akc Shih Tzu and a 10 lb Shih Tzu , so I will not be too big at all! I will come v
Marcie
Looking for a lively little cuddle buddy? A little shadow at your feet? A buddy to go do everything together? Let me tell you, I think Im the perfect Shih-Tzu puppy for the job! I think I will be able
$1,200Marcie
Shih Tzu
Looking for a lively little cuddle buddy? A little shadow at your feet? A buddy to go do everything together? Let me tell you, I think Im the perfect Shih-Tzu puppy for the job! I think I will be able
Happy
Looking to add a precious, furry 4 legged little friend into your life and start making a lifetime of memories together? Meet these precious, adorable, loving Shih Tzu! These darling little fur balls
$850Happy
Shih Tzu
Looking to add a precious, furry 4 legged little friend into your life and start making a lifetime of memories together? Meet these precious, adorable, loving Shih Tzu! These darling little fur balls
Orbit
These puppies will make your life instantly better! They are a charm that makes every moment feel lighter, softer and a little more magical. Is enchanting eyes and soft ears what you have been lookin
$900Orbit
Shih Tzu
These puppies will make your life instantly better! They are a charm that makes every moment feel lighter, softer and a little more magical. Is enchanting eyes and soft ears what you have been lookin
Oreo
These puppies will make your life instantly better! They are a charm that makes every moment feel lighter, softer and a little more magical. Is enchanting eyes and soft ears what you have been lookin
$900Oreo
Shih Tzu
These puppies will make your life instantly better! They are a charm that makes every moment feel lighter, softer and a little more magical. Is enchanting eyes and soft ears what you have been lookin
COOPER, Shih Tzu, Male, 2 weeks, AKC Champion Blood Line
Hi, my name is Cooper! Date of Birth: November 3, 2025 Date Available: December 29, 2025 Weight: 1 lbs. - 1.3 oz. Microchipped: Available Registration: CKC Color: Brindle (Black Coat with Dark
$3,950COOPER, Shih Tzu, Male, 2 weeks, AKC Champion Blood Line
Shih Tzu
Hi, my name is Cooper! Date of Birth: November 3, 2025 Date Available: December 29, 2025 Weight: 1 lbs. - 1.3 oz. Microchipped: Available Registration: CKC Color: Brindle (Black Coat with Dark
CHARLIE, Shih Tzu, Male, 2 weeks, AKC Champion Blood Line
Say hello to Charlie! Date of Birth: November 4, 2025 Date Available: December 29, 2025 Weight: 1.72 lbs. Microchipped: Available Registration: CKC Color: Black with no markings Travel Ready: S
$3,950CHARLIE, Shih Tzu, Male, 2 weeks, AKC Champion Blood Line
Shih Tzu
Say hello to Charlie! Date of Birth: November 4, 2025 Date Available: December 29, 2025 Weight: 1.72 lbs. Microchipped: Available Registration: CKC Color: Black with no markings Travel Ready: S
MAX, Shih Tzu, Male, 2 weeks, AKC Champion Blood Line
Come meet Max! Date of Birth: November 3, 2025 Date Available: December 29, 2025 Weight: 1 lbs. - 3.0 oz. Microchipped: Available Registration: CKC Color: Black no markings Travel Ready: Still
$3,950MAX, Shih Tzu, Male, 2 weeks, AKC Champion Blood Line
Shih Tzu
Come meet Max! Date of Birth: November 3, 2025 Date Available: December 29, 2025 Weight: 1 lbs. - 3.0 oz. Microchipped: Available Registration: CKC Color: Black no markings Travel Ready: Still
Shih Tzu Puppy 4
Tan and white lemon
$800Shih Tzu Puppy 4
Shih Tzu
Tan and white lemon
Shih Tzu Puppy 2
Brown black and white brindle
$800Shih Tzu Puppy 2
Shih Tzu
Brown black and white brindle
Shih Tzu Puppy 1
Tan and white lemon
$800Shih Tzu Puppy 1
Shih Tzu
Tan and white lemon
Shih Tzu Puppy 5
Brown black and white brindle
$800Shih Tzu Puppy 5
Shih Tzu
Brown black and white brindle
Shih Tzu Puppy 3
Brown and white
$800Shih Tzu Puppy 3
Shih Tzu
Brown and white
Shih Tzu Puppy 7
Tan and white lemon
$800Shih Tzu Puppy 7
Shih Tzu
Tan and white lemon
FAQs
How much for a Shih Tzu puppy?
The average cost of a purebred Shih Tzu puppy in the United States is approximately $1256, though prices can vary based on factors such as pedigree, breeder reputation, and location.
Is a Shih Tzu a good house dog?
Are Shih Tzus hard to train?
What are the pros and cons of a Shih Tzu?
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