I am a stay at home mother living in the quiet Ozark town of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Together with my families involvement, I raise Shih Tzu puppies. I don't raise any other kind of dogs and I don't work outside of the home so I have lots of time to dedicate to my puppies.

• Let me first say that "I Am Not A Puppy Mill."
  • I feel strongly that puppy mills are bad for everyone, especially the poor helpless dog.
  • I urge you to NEVER purchase a puppy from a pet shop or a puppy broker.
  • Many of these puppies are raised in horrible conditions and are not in the best of health.
• I only breed Shih Tzu's.
• Shih Tzu's are inside dogs and I raise ours with my family as pets.
• My dogs do not live in kennels, rather they are raised in my home with lots of love and attention.
• All of my puppies are pre-socialized (very crucial to the development of a young puppy).
• Each one has been DNA screened and is guaranteed against genetic health problems by contract.
• All of my puppies come with a health certificate by a licensed veterinarian and have all required shots and wormings.
• Every puppy has an AKC registration.
• I strive to maintain the high standards of the AKC.
  • The AKC requiremented for weight of a Shih Tzu is from 9 to 16 pounds.
  • I occasionally have puppies that are smaller than standard. These puppies are not called Imperial, Tea-cup or Toy Shih Tzus as all of these terms are not recognized by the AKC.
  • Please take the time to read the Imperial Myth written by the American Shih Tzu Club. If you would like a smaller than standard puppy, just let me know, I may be able to provide one for you.
• My puppies are sold with limited registrations and not to breeders.
• I screen our prospective buyers before placing a puppy with them.
• I want each and every one of my babies to go to a loving family home and live as family members.
• I ship all over the United States and Canada and have never had a problem or bad experience.
• I hand deliver and raise these babies and monitor then constantly. I am very familiar with their likes, dislikes, personalities and proper diets.
• I help to deliver our puppies and I monitor them constantly.

If at any time you have a question that is not answered on this web site, please feel free to write to us and ask. I am always happy to hear from our visitors. I also ask that you take a moment to leave your paw print upon our guest book.

Again, thank you for stopping by.

God Bless You and Yours,

Lilly Masotto