There are 3 Shih Tzu breeders in New Jersey, mostly around Bayonne, Lebanon and Pilesgrove. The best rated with at least 10 reviews is Forever Shihtzus in Bayonne (4.2 from 15 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 Pennsylvania and New York. The puppies are sold by the breeders themselves: call them or check their website for available puppies and waitlists.
3 breeders in New Jersey

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 New Jersey
Questions
How many Shih Tzu breeders are there in New Jersey?
We list 3 breeders of Shih Tzus in New Jersey, and 12 more close by in neighboring states.
Which Shih Tzu breeder in New Jersey has the most reviews?
Forever Shihtzus in Bayonne has the most reviews: 15 reviews, rated 4.2 out of 5.
Which is the best rated Shih Tzu breeder in New Jersey?
Among breeders with at least 5 reviews, Forever Shihtzus in Bayonne has the highest rating (4.2 from 15 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.