Available Shih Tzu Puppies|RoyalBaezBasset


Home-raised, health-tested Shih Tzus with loving temperaments and exceptional structure. 

At Royal Baez Basset, we take pride in raising AKC-registered in Nebraska, health-tested Shih Tzu puppies with structure, temperament, and care in mind.

Puppies do not leave before 8 weeks of age. If you need them to stay longer due to personal scheduling, a boarding fee applies. Please notify us at the time of deposit if you'll need a longer hold.

Each puppy comes with health guarantee, limited AKC registration, and a Royal Baez Basset starter pack.

A $400 holding fee reserves your puppy and applies toward the full purchase price.

We offer safe, nationwide transport through trusted partners.

Families receive weekly photo/video updates until puppies go home.

We do not sell to brokers or pet stores.

Litterbox training begins at 3 weeks old to support a smoother transition into potty training at home.

We are committed to placing each puppy in a home that values health, structure, and lifelong care. 

Mowgli
Born Jan 28th, 2024
Chocolate/Liver Color
9 pounds
1800.00 (No Papers)
2500 (Full Rights)

Mowgli is a rare chocolate/Liver coated Shih Tzu with a Teddy Bear face and a confident stance. He has soft expressive eyes and a coat that turns heads. Perfect for families who want personality and beauty in one little package.


Mowgli
Born Jan 28th, 2024, Chocolate/Liver Color
9 pounds
1800.00 (No Papers)
2500 (Full Rights)

Mowgli is a rare chocolate/Liver coated Shih Tzu with a Teddy Bear face and a confident stance. He has soft expressive eyes and a coat that turns heads. Perfect for families who want personality and beauty in one little package. 

Mowgli
Born Jan 28th, 2024, Chocolate/Liver Color
9 pounds
1800.00 (No Papers)
2500 (Full Rights)

Mowgli is a rare chocolate/Liver coated Shih Tzu with a Teddy Bear face and a confident stance. He has soft expressive eyes and a coat that turns heads. Perfect for families who want personality and beauty in one little package. 

Mowgli
Born Jan 28th, 2024, Chocolate/Liver Color
9 pounds
1800.00 (No Papers)
2500 (Full Rights)
Mowgli is a rare chocolate/Liver coated Shih Tzu with a Teddy Bear face and a confident stance. He has soft expressive eyes and a coat that turns heads. Perfect for families who want personality and beauty in one little package. 

Mowgli
Born Jan 28th, 2024, Chocolate/Liver Color
9 pounds
1800.00 (No Papers)
2500 (Full Rights)

Mowgli is a rare chocolate/Liver coated Shih Tzu with a Teddy Bear face and a confident stance. He has soft expressive eyes and a coat that turns heads. Perfect for families who want personality and beauty in one little package. 

Mowgli
Born Jan 28th, 2024, Chocolate/Liver Color
9 pounds
1800.00 (No Papers)
2500 (Full Rights)

Mowgli is a rare chocolate/Liver coated Shih Tzu with a Teddy Bear face and a confident stance. He has soft expressive eyes and a coat that turns heads. Perfect for families who want personality and beauty in one little package. 

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Ready to take the next step?

What comes with your shih tzu puppy 

Every Royal Baez Basset puppy goes home with:

Limited AKC Registration

Veterinary health check

Age-appropriate vaccinations &deworming

Health record

Royal Baez Basset Starter Pack (Includes scent blanket, sample food and toys.)

Litterbox-trained foundation to support potty training

One-year genetic health guarantee (details in contract)

Lifetime breeder support

Our puppies are raised in-home and leave with the confidence, structure, and love that defines the Royal Baez Basset legacy

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you do genetic testing on your breeding dogs?

We absolutely do this. All adult Shih Tzu's that are bred at Royal Baez Basset are genetically tested and free of Degenerative Myelopathy, DM (SOD1A), Prekallikrein Deficiency (KLKB1 Exon 8) Congenital Dyshormonogenic Hypothyroidism with Goiter (SLC5A5, Shih Tzu Variant) Chondrodystrophy and Intervertebral Disc Disease, CDDY/IVDD, Type I IVDD

What is Degenerative Myelopathy, DM (SOD1A)

The dog equivalent of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, DM is a progressive degenerative disorder of the spinal cord. Because the nerves that control the hind limbs are the first to degenerate, the most common clinical signs are back muscle wasting and gait abnormalities. The gene is SOD1A*, and the mode of inheritance is recessive. (Embark)Citations: Awano et al 2009, Shelton et al 2012, Capuccio et al 2014

What is Chondrodystrophy and Intervertebral Disc Disease, CDDY/IVDD, Type I IVDD

Type I Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a back/spine issue that refers to a health condition affecting the discs that act as cushions between vertebrae. With Type I IVDD, affected dogs can have a disc event where it ruptures or herniates towards the spinal cord. This pressure on the spinal cord causes neurologic signs which can range from a wobbly gait to impairment of movement. Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) refers to the relative proportion between a dog’s legs and body, wherein the legs are shorter and the body longer. There are multiple different variants that can cause a markedly chondrodystrophic appearance as observed in Dachshunds and Corgis. However, this particular variant is the only one known to also increase the risk for IVDD. (Embark)Citations: Brown et al 2017 Batcher et al 2019

What is Prekallikrein Deficiency (KLKB1 Exon 8)

Prekallikrein is an enzyme necessary for the activation of certain clotting proteins. Fortunately, this is a benign blood disorder and is not associated with increased bleeding tendencies. The gene is KLKB1 Exon 8. The mode of inheritance is recessive. (Embark) Citations: Okawa et al 2011

What is Congenital Dyshormonogenic Hypothyroidism with Goiter (SLC5A5, Shih Tzu Variant)

Congenital primary hypothyroidism (CH) is attributed to abnormal development (dysgenesis) of the thyroid gland (e.g. agenesis, hypoplasia, and ectopia) or in rare cases by improper thyroid hormone synthesis, also called dyshormonogenesis (CDH). Inactivating mutations in the SLC5A5 gene produce an iodide transport defect which may be associated with goiters. The gene is SLC5A5. The mode of inheritance is recessive. (Embark) Citations: Soler Arias et al 2018