Welcome to the exquisite “Ponderay Puppies”, and thank you for stopping by!

We are a small in home breeder of the “Tiny Shih Tzu”, some know them as the “Chinese Imperials” and an occasional litter of the beloved TV star dogs the “Brussels Griffon”.  Better known in the movie, “As Good As It Gets”.  We are located in beautiful Northern Idaho by Lake Ponderay about 15 miles north of Coeur d Alene, Idaho on 10 gorgrous treed acres.  We have 4 beautiful grandchildren, 2 girls and 2 boys and we have one son still at home in high school.

My Shih Tzu’s are all registered with the American Kennel Club, AKC.  I keep my breeding program small so I can give each of my fur babies the individual care, love and attention they so deserve.

It is my passion to breed for quality, health, temperament and beauty.  I’ve been breeding for over 10 years now.  I strive to breed for the smaller package but with the same quality as a Standard Shih Tzu.

My puppies come in all colors.  Before my puppies leave for there new families they are all started on there vaccinations, wormed, vet checked, dew claws removed, health guarantee, pre-loved & spoiled, nails clipped, introduced to having baths, the hair dryer and the everyday hassle and bustle of my household.

When you receive your new fur baby he/she will be ready for the transition from my home to yours and be a happy healthy little bundle of joy.

Your new fur baby will come with:  AKC Registration Papers, vaccinations & worming, health guarantee, health and shot record, vet checked, dew claws removed, puppy pack with food, puppy book of information on how to raise your new puppy and a life time of support.

All my puppies go to approved homes only.  I do not sell to brokers, pet stores or puppy mills.

We want our little fur babies to go to families that love them as much as we do and try to screen everyone that is adopting them.  We sometimes have an adult to place for adoption also.