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There are 13 Shih Tzu breeders in Iowa, mostly around Melcher-Dallas, Council Bluffs and Bonaparte. The best rated with at least 10 reviews is Cindy’s Puppies from Iowa in Melcher-Dallas (5.0 from 101 reviews). 8 of them have their own website, where most post upcoming litters and prices. If you can travel, 12 more are close by in Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota and Nebraska. 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.
Towns with Shih Tzu breeders
Melcher-Dallas, IA 2 breeders
Council Bluffs, IA 2 breeders
Bonaparte, IA 1 breeder
Logan, IA 1 breeder
Woodbine, IA 1 breeder
Lake Mills, IA 1 breeder
Fredericksburg, IA 1 breeder
Bloomfield, IA 1 breeder
Questions
How many Shih Tzu breeders are there in Iowa?
We list 13 breeders of Shih Tzus in Iowa, and 12 more close by in neighboring states.
Which Shih Tzu breeder in Iowa has the most reviews?
Providence Puppies in Bonaparte has the most reviews: 131 reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5.
Which is the best rated Shih Tzu breeder in Iowa?
Among breeders with at least 5 reviews, Cindy’s Puppies from Iowa in Melcher-Dallas has the highest rating (5.0 from 101 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.