We are pleased to share references with you from those who have adopted our precious

 fur-babies and who are now part of our Tiny Tot Family!

We are happy to provide contact information upon request.

 

Our number one reference is our vet Dr. Budding at Sunset View Pet Hospital

 

 

Zeek has joined his new family with Debbie and her family in Des Moines

 where he will be loved and adored forever always!

Zeek is the perfect little munchkin!  From his personality to his color to his cute little short-legged cobby body, we couldn't have asked for more.  Our vet said your paperwork and vaccines you use are top of the line and he rarely sees this with new puppies, so kudos to you Kim!
With all of that said, the thing I was the most impressed with in you, besides getting the cleanest and best groomed puppy on the world when we picked him up, was the weekly pictures you religiously sent from birth to the day we picked our baby up. Your stories you sent along each week with the pics made the long wait very tolerable and for that and for making us a part of his puppyhood was just outstanding.

(and did i mention the video of him playing with his sisters and brothers was absolutely delightful!)
I also want the world to know that our little baby already knew his name when we picked him up from you.

That doesn't sound like a big thing but to anyone who has a new puppy, you know what I am talking about
Thank you so much Kim for all those little special things you do,

as this makes you the top-of-the-line breeder that very few can match.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you ~ Debby
 

Our very special lil' Peanut has joined his new family

 with The Kim Family in Ohio

 where he will be loved and adored forever always!

 (Gemma & Bam Bam baby boy)

I want to thank you for the chance to have a great pup! We loved the care and special touches you provided as we watched our pup grow from a helpless little bundle to a beautiful, active young pup. The weekly almost professional photos helped us become even more attached to our Peanut.  I was sooo grateful that Peanut was relatively potty trained to use the pee pad.  He's been so good with potty training, my husband quickly commented how happy he was that the torture of potty training was so easy this time.  Your friendliness and willingness to always answer any of my questions was greatly appreciated. I feel that you truly care about your pups and it shows in lil' Peanut! I didn't mind waiting for out pup because you were so good updating us with developmental milestone on your blog and we loved all of your updated photos. I would definitely recommend you as a top nothch breeder, and who knows, I may go through this adoptive process with you again in the future!

 Love ~ The Kim Family

 

 

 

Benny has joined his new family with Angela and Jamie in New York

 where he will be loved and adored forever always!

(Gemma & Bam Bam baby boy)

Choosing the right breeder is not a decision that should be taken lightly. When you think about it, the dog you adopt will be a member of your family for many, many years to come. Therefore, the consequences of choosing the wrong breeder can follow you around for a long time. With so many "breeders" out there that are only interested in making money, finding someone driven by passion instead of profit is not an easy task. After a lot of research and a little bit of luck, I finally came across Kim at Tiny Tots Shih Tzu. She is amazing! Every week from the time your pup is born, you can expect to receive new pictures and updates. I have not been able to stop bragging about her since I brought my little "Bentley" home. He is an amazingly handsome, smart and well adjusted dog. By 16 weeks of age, he already knew the commands sit, down, speak, fetch, give paw AND was almost 100% housetrained. From the day we picked him up, it was obvious that a lot of time, love, and dedication went into this perfect little puppy.  Kim, we can't thank you enough! ~ Angela

 

 

Mickey has joined his new family with Laurie and Tom in Illinois

where he will be one loved, spoiled, and adored little fur-baby forever always!!!

He looks just like his daddy - Bam Bam. :0)

Thank you so much for all the ways you helped us find our perfect little "fur-baby". 

We did a lot of research, and were so thrilled to finally find the BEST Shih-Tzu breeder!

We could tell by your awesome website, and the great conversations with you, that we finally found the right place.

You clearly wanted to do all you could to find the right match for us. You've been honest, caring, and informative when addressing our questions / concerns.  We want others to know that you genuinely care about your puppies, and continue to, even after you've placed a puppy with his new family.  We appreciate you making us feel comfortable about contacting you anytime we have questions.

Mickey loves to run through the snow, and has been doing real good with going potty outside.

Mickey certainly is our little "baby"....and we love him dearly! He's adorable and perfect, and has brought us so much joy and happiness during our first week with him. He will be loved, adored, and spoiled always!!

Thanks so much for everything Kim.  ~ Laurie, Tom, and Mickey

 

 

 

Leo has joined his new family with Julie, Chad, and their two other fur-babies (Zeb & Phoebe).

(Lila & Bam Bam baby boy).

“Bee Bee” is absolutely FABULOUS!  Chad and I can’t begin to put into words how happy we are to have him as a part of our family :)  My entire family (all 9 of them) came over tonight to meet our newest fur baby and we decided to name him Leo Demetrius Woodgeard. Leo was fabulous with the kids (ages 4 – 9 years) and he loves his new big brother Zeb and big sister Phoebe. Needless to say, Leo stole the show and everyone is absolutely in love with him. We already can’t imagine life without him!
It is apparent that you and your family acclimated him to everything he would experience in a normal family environment.  The love and attention you gave him shines through in all that he does! Leo is a total love bug who enjoys carrying around his toys and snuggling in our laps.  Your hard work and dedication to breeding the best Imperial Shih Tzu's is to be commended! ~ Julie Woodgeard

Cara is dressed like the little princess she is.....and is ready for the sun with her sun visor!

 

 

 

Charlie is a Lila X Gusto Chinese Imperial Shih-Tzu puppy

who lives with the Whelan Family in North Dakota!

They drove to our home over Thanksgiving weekend to pick up their new family member! :0)

Oh, how do I even begin giving you an update on the best puppy in the world!  He really IS a miracle puppy.  He has a wonderful disposition.  He is calm.  He is a cuddlelbug.  You've been great.....and you brought a fantastic puppy into this world, and into our family. We are very thankful for the wonderful job you have done as his breeder. ~Barb Whelan and Family

 

Tad is a Lila X Gusto Chinese Imperial Shih-Tzu puppy

 who lives with the Haugse Family in Geneseo, IL.!

Thanks for the picture of Tad with his first haircut....and at 1 year old what a cutie!!

After much research, we finally found the right breed of dog to consider. Then, with a lot of luck and her fantastic website; we found the right breeder in Kim and Tiny Tot Shih-Tzu. Along came Tad, who has completely stolen our hearts.  We are very sure we made the right decision to bring Tad into our lives and our home.  The decision wasn’t an easy one to make, as we had recently lost our Aussie to cancer and couldn’t imagine another dog being a member of our family.  Thank goodness for Kim’s understanding and kind advice.  We have found the joy of being owned by a dog can be duplicated!  Now we can’t imagine a day without Tad. It’s been an extremely positive experience, and we are very thankful to Kim, her family, and the family of Tiny Tot Shih-Tzu. 

We’re glad to be part of the family now, too.

Mike, Natalie, Savanna and Michael Haugse

 

Dixie (left) and Dana (Right) are both Gusto's Imperial Shih-Tzu puppies.

they both live with Joe in Rhode Island!

Just an FYI Kim, My vet is highly regarded nationally, and is a clinical professor at Tufts University,

past President of the R.I. Veterinary Medicine Association, past President of the New England VMA as well as

the Past President of the American VMA. Some people don't like him because he tends to get along with animals

compared to people, but I like him because he really knows his stuff! he always has something to say about ANYTHING, potentially negative about an animal. I was shocked because he examined both pups and looked up at me and said these pups are "perfect"! He said it was a RARITY in his career that he's had the ability to be able to say that! I just thought you'd like to know that you continue to impress! I've got the examination report copied and sent to your attention. P.S. Dixie is still Dixie, but Dane is now Dana, I need two syllables per pup!

Take care ~ Joe

Lila is retired after blessing us with 3 gorgeous litters of puppies!

She is a very special girl who is perfect in every way!

She is now being loved, spoiled and adored by the Hansel Family in Eldridge, IA.   

Hi Kim, Just wanted to say thanks for Lila AKA "Lilly". She is such a delight to our family.

The kids fight over her because they want to spend time with her. She now sleeps in almost

every bed, switching every night between the kids...and she loves it.  My husband, Nick, told me

this morning that we might need another because there isn't enough Lilly to go around for all of them. :0)

She really is such a great fit for our family and we couldn't be so thrilled. I have people ask me all the time

where we got her and we tell the story. If you ever retire another one of your adults, let us know.

I think it made it so easy because she was already potty trained and out of the puppy stage.

Lilly has given us such an appreciation for an adult instead of a puppy.  She is constantly laying

on her side and back barking her happy little bark and twitching her little limbs. :0)

You made one family super happy!! Thanks again, Sarah Hansel

 

  

Rosie is one of Lila's gorgeous babies...

She is loved, spoiled and adored by Ariella in Chicago, IL.!

Thank you Ariella for the nice pictures.....She is beautiful!!

 

Working with Kim was a wonderful experience. She answered all of my questions immediately and also provided me articles to help me research further any questions that I had. She provided weekly pictures of Rosie and kept me updated on everything from pictures to medical information, I felt like I knew Rosie before I even brought her home! Rosie has been such a great dog and I love her. She is quick to learn and has a playful and loving personality. She was a member of our family immediately. ~ Ariella - Chicago, IL.

 

 

Austin is Lila X Gusto's Blue Imperial Shih-Tzu puppy

who lives with the Rosie in San Antonio, TX!

Thanks for the picture of Austin with his first haircut....he is adorable!

SURPRISE!!!  Hi Kimberly, sorry I hadn't sent you an email or a picture of Austin. He is doing well; he went to the groomers earlier today. He has surgery scheduled for next week. I'll send his paperwork as soon as I get them from the vet. I hope you like his latest picture. I LOVE him so much. I couldn't have picked a better fur-baby or BREEDER!  Thanks a bunch:) ~Rosie

Willow is Lila X Gusto's Gorgeous Girl who lives with the Theresa in Clinton, IA!

Theresa calls us to give us updates and says little Willow is absolutely gorgeous

and VERY spoiled.  She knows exactly what to do to get treats.....she is one smart cookie!