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There are 9 Shih Tzu breeders in Illinois, mostly around Caledonia, Arcola and Clare. The best rated with at least 10 reviews is Windy City Pups in Caledonia (4.9 from 237 reviews). All of them have their own website, where most post upcoming litters and prices. If you can travel, 12 more are close by in Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. The puppies are sold by the breeders themselves: call them or check their website for available puppies and waitlists.
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Shih Tzu
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
- Breeders listed
- 204 in the US
Before you call a Shih Tzu breeder
- Health results for both parents. Good Shih Tzu breeders test for patellas, an eye exam and kidney screening, and show you the paperwork.
- See the mother with the litter, in person or on a live video call, not only photos.
- A real breeder asks you questions about your home and schedule, and often has a waitlist.
- Never wire money or pay with gift cards or crypto before you have seen the puppy. That is how most puppy scams work.
Shih Tzu breeders near cities in Illinois
Questions
How many Shih Tzu breeders are there in Illinois?
We list 9 breeders of Shih Tzus in Illinois, and 12 more close by in neighboring states.
Which Shih Tzu breeder in Illinois has the most reviews?
Tony's Happy Puppies in Hampshire has the most reviews: 250 reviews, rated 4.0 out of 5.
Which is the best rated Shih Tzu breeder in Illinois?
Among breeders with at least 5 reviews, Furever Love Pets in Sullivan has the highest rating (5.0 from 7 reviews). Ratings are not a health guarantee: ask for the parents' test results.
Why do some breeders show a warning?
We flag details that do not add up, like a phone number from a distant state on a listing with almost no reviews, or a single five-star review. It is not an accusation. Ask the breeder about it before you pay anything.