Welcome to Golden Goddess Shih Tzu.. we are located in Mountain View, MO..  we consider ourselves hobby breeders and these are babies are all family raised and loved.. You will find our Shih Tzu's to be either AKC, APRI, or duel registered as AKC/ APRI registered and well taken care of as well as loved.. We pride ourselves on perfect healthy and beautiful babies.. Parents clear of all and any DNA health issues via embark and wisdom panel testing..  You can reach us by phone (1-417-247-5746) or by text (1-417-247-5746).. if calling or texting please let us know which baby you are interested in or future baby.. as well as finding out where you found our ad always a plus! We can also be found on X (twitter) feel free to follow us!

About the Shih Tzu: (information from AKC Shih Tzu page)

That face! Those big dark eyes looking up at you with that sweet expression! It’s no surprise that Shih Tzu owners have been so delighted with this little “Lion Dog” for a thousand years. Where Shih Tzu go, giggles and mischief follow.

• Temperament:Affectionate, Playful, Outgoing
• AKC Breed Popularity: Ranks 20 of 193
• Height: 9-10.5 inches
• Weight: 9-16 pounds
• Life Expectancy: 10-18 years
• Group: Toy Group 

Shih Tzu (pronounced in the West “sheed-zoo” or “sheet-su”; the Chinese say “sher-zer”), weighing between 9 to 16 pounds, and standing between 8 and 11 inches, are surprisingly solid for dogs their size. The coat, which comes in many colors, is worth the time you will put into it—few dogs are as beautiful as a well-groomed Shih Tzu.

Being cute is a way of life for this lively charmer. The Shih Tzu is known to be especially affectionate with children. As a small dog bred to spend most of their day inside royal palaces, they make a great pet if you live in an apartment or lack a big backyard. Some dogs live to dig holes and chase cats, but a Shih Tzu’s idea of fun is sitting in your lap acting adorable as you try to watch TV.

Shih Tzu History:

When you own a Shih Tzu, you own a little bit of Chinese history. Imperial breeders in the palace of the Chinese emperor developed the Shih Tzu (meaning “lion dog”) centuries ago from Tibetan breeding stock. The breed is most likely the product of crosses of two even older Sino-Tibetan breeds, the Lhaso Apso and the Pekingese.

For hundreds of years, Shih Tzu lived the life of royal lap warmers and were pampered by emperors and their families. It is said emperors would give valuable gifts to breeders of Shih Tzu who produced the most beautiful and affectionate dogs.

The breed remained hidden behind palace walls, virtually unknown to the outside world, until the1930s. Breed clubs formed in Peking and later England further refined the breed, not without much debate among fanciers as to proper type. The Shih Tzu entered the AKC Stud Book in 1969.

Since then, the Shih Tzu has been one of the most popular toy dogs here and in the United Kingdom. And they still treat their owners, no matter who they might be, like royalty. Owners as diverse as Queen Elizabeth II and Miley Cyrus have succumbed to the Shih Tzu’s exotic charms.