Black Shih Tzu Puppies for sale in Elkton, Maryland
29 Black Shih Tzu Puppies for sale in Elkton, Maryland
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.
Boy Huey - 9223
🐾 Meet Boy Huey - Your Next Best Friend! 🐾 This adorable Shih Tzu puppy is ready to bring unconditional love and boundless joy into your family. Watch him play, explore, and show off that irresistible personality! About This Precious Pup: ✨ Breed: Shih Tzu ✨ Gender: Male ✨ Estimated Adult Size: Small ✨ Color/Markings: Black ✨ Availability: Available Boy Huey has been r
$899Boy Huey - 9223
Shih Tzu
🐾 Meet Boy Huey - Your Next Best Friend! 🐾 This adorable Shih Tzu puppy is ready to bring unconditional love and boundless joy into your family. Watch him play, explore, and show off that irresistible personality! About This Precious Pup: ✨ Breed: Shih Tzu ✨ Gender: Male ✨ Estimated Adult Size: Small ✨ Color/Markings: Black ✨ Availability: Available Boy Huey has been r
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
Comet
Check out our Teddy Bear puppies! Just in time for Christmas! These beautiful babies are so cute with their soft, brindle colored hair coat and a few have that pretty black mask like the Shih Tzu.
$600Comet
Teddy Bear
Check out our Teddy Bear puppies! Just in time for Christmas! These beautiful babies are so cute with their soft, brindle colored hair coat and a few have that pretty black mask like the Shih Tzu.
Carol
Check out our Teddy Bear puppies! Just in time for Christmas! These beautiful babies are so cute with their soft, brindle colored hair coat and a few have that pretty black mask like the Shih Tzu. Thi
$600Carol
Teddy Bear
Check out our Teddy Bear puppies! Just in time for Christmas! These beautiful babies are so cute with their soft, brindle colored hair coat and a few have that pretty black mask like the Shih Tzu. Thi
Baker
"Looking for a cuddle buddy? These puppies are already first‑class snuggle pros." I am a Shih-Poo puppy! My Mom is a Mini Poodle and my Dad is a Shih-Tzu. I was born on September 10th and I am ready
$995Baker
Shihpoo
"Looking for a cuddle buddy? These puppies are already first‑class snuggle pros." I am a Shih-Poo puppy! My Mom is a Mini Poodle and my Dad is a Shih-Tzu. I was born on September 10th and I am ready
Smores
Smores is a bit spunkier than her sisters. She loves to cuddle and play. Unlike her siblings she is the only one with a unique coloring but is equally as beautiful. She is tan with brown.
$500Smores
Shorkie
Smores is a bit spunkier than her sisters. She loves to cuddle and play. Unlike her siblings she is the only one with a unique coloring but is equally as beautiful. She is tan with brown.
Shih Tzu Puppy 1
Black and white male
$750Shih Tzu Puppy 1
Shih Tzu
Black and white male
Stacy
Stacy is the smaller of her siblings and loves to cuddle. She is black with hints of white on her chin, paws and chest.
$500Stacy
Shorkie
Stacy is the smaller of her siblings and loves to cuddle. She is black with hints of white on her chin, paws and chest.
Oreo
Oreo, like her sisters is adorable and very loving. She is completely black with white patches on her chin, paws and chest.
$500Oreo
Shorkie
Oreo, like her sisters is adorable and very loving. She is completely black with white patches on her chin, paws and chest.
Bailey
Bailey is adorable and such a sweetheart. She loves cuddling and scratches behind her ears. She is completely black with patches of white on her chin, paws and chest.
$500Bailey
Shorkie
Bailey is adorable and such a sweetheart. She loves cuddling and scratches behind her ears. She is completely black with patches of white on her chin, paws and chest.
Sassy
Sassy is a pretty little Shichon puppy! She has beautiful, unique coloring of black, chocolate and white. She is super friendly, absolutely loves meeting new people and loves to play! She is great wit
$550Sassy
Teddy Bear
Sassy is a pretty little Shichon puppy! She has beautiful, unique coloring of black, chocolate and white. She is super friendly, absolutely loves meeting new people and loves to play! She is great wit
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
Mixed Breed Puppy 5
Black and white look like she mite be changing to gray a bit
$650Mixed Breed Puppy 5
Mixed Breed & Shih Tzu hybrid
Black and white look like she mite be changing to gray a bit
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
Mixed Breed Puppy 3
All white tail with black dot on bottom of his back
$650Mixed Breed Puppy 3
Mixed Breed & Shih Tzu hybrid
All white tail with black dot on bottom of his back
Shih Tzu Puppy 5
Brown black and white brindle
$800Shih Tzu Puppy 5
Shih Tzu
Brown black and white brindle
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 2
Brown black and white brindle
$800Shih Tzu Puppy 2
Shih Tzu
Brown black and white brindle
MARTHA MAY
Martha May is the sweetest little girl she has been vet checked current on vaccinations and wormings. She has been raised in our home with lots of love and snuggles. Her mom is a gorgeous little liver
$700MARTHA MAY
Shih Tzu
Martha May is the sweetest little girl she has been vet checked current on vaccinations and wormings. She has been raised in our home with lots of love and snuggles. Her mom is a gorgeous little liver
CINDY LOU
Come meet your forever best furbaby, Cindy lou and has been vet checked current on vaccinations and wormings. She has been raised in our home with lots of love and snuggles. Her mom is a beautiful lit
$700CINDY LOU
Shih Tzu
Come meet your forever best furbaby, Cindy lou and has been vet checked current on vaccinations and wormings. She has been raised in our home with lots of love and snuggles. Her mom is a beautiful lit
Julian
He is very playful and energetic. He gets along with others. His hair color is black and white. He’s looking for a new home. He has recently taken his first shots.
$450Julian
Shih Tzu & Pug hybrid
He is very playful and energetic. He gets along with others. His hair color is black and white. He’s looking for a new home. He has recently taken his first shots.
Teddy Bear Puppy 4
Black and white
$750Teddy Bear Puppy 4
Teddy Bear
Black and white
Teddy Bear Puppy 2
Black and white with brown spots
$750Teddy Bear Puppy 2
Teddy Bear
Black and white with brown spots
Shih Tzu litter of 4 puppies
Born on Veterans Day , 1 black female with white tips on the paws , 1 black male with white tips on his paws, and 2 males brindle with black faces absolutely adorable. Both parents on premises and are
$1,250Shih Tzu litter of 4 puppies
Shih Tzu
Born on Veterans Day , 1 black female with white tips on the paws , 1 black male with white tips on his paws, and 2 males brindle with black faces absolutely adorable. Both parents on premises and are
Shih Tzu litter of 4 puppies
Born on Veterans Day , 1 black female with white tips on the paws , 1 black male with white tips on his paws, and 2 males brindle with black faces absolutely adorable. Both parents on premises and are
$1,250Shih Tzu litter of 4 puppies
Shih Tzu
Born on Veterans Day , 1 black female with white tips on the paws , 1 black male with white tips on his paws, and 2 males brindle with black faces absolutely adorable. Both parents on premises and are
Shih Tzu litter of 4 puppies
Born on Veterans Day , 1 black female with white tips on the paws , 1 black male with white tips on his paws, and 2 males brindle with black faces absolutely adorable. Both parents on premises and are
$1,250Shih Tzu litter of 4 puppies
Shih Tzu
Born on Veterans Day , 1 black female with white tips on the paws , 1 black male with white tips on his paws, and 2 males brindle with black faces absolutely adorable. Both parents on premises and are
Shihpoo Puppy 4
The mother is Nore'. She's an all black, 6 pound shih tzu. The father is Lil Man. He's a cafe' chocolate 3 pound teacup poodle. The parents have the best temperments. Mom and dad are affectionate, m
$950Shihpoo Puppy 4
Shihpoo
The mother is Nore'. She's an all black, 6 pound shih tzu. The father is Lil Man. He's a cafe' chocolate 3 pound teacup poodle. The parents have the best temperments. Mom and dad are affectionate, m
Blue Collar Puppy 5
The mother is Nore'. She's an all black, 6 pound shih tzu. The father is Lil Man. He's a cafe' chocolate 3 pound teacup poodle. The parents have the best temperments. Mom and dad are affectionate, m
$850Blue Collar Puppy 5
Shihpoo
The mother is Nore'. She's an all black, 6 pound shih tzu. The father is Lil Man. He's a cafe' chocolate 3 pound teacup poodle. The parents have the best temperments. Mom and dad are affectionate, m
Shih Tzu litter of 4 puppies
Born on Veterans Day , 1 black female with white tips on the paws , 1 black male with white tips on his paws, and 2 males brindle with black faces absolutely adorable. Both parents on premises and are
$1,250Shih Tzu litter of 4 puppies
Shih Tzu
Born on Veterans Day , 1 black female with white tips on the paws , 1 black male with white tips on his paws, and 2 males brindle with black faces absolutely adorable. Both parents on premises and are
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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.
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