Our family starting breeding these companion dogs almost 40 years ago right here in Mesa Arizona! We ourselves at The Family Shih Tzu have been perfecting the care of these gentle social dogs for 25 years now. The knowledge and skills for breeding, nutrition, healthcare, and socialization has been passed down and enhanced as we continue to study, learn and observe. A love for these precious pups has only grown over the years as well. Our family has bonded and thrived having generations of our beloved pets become parents and grandparents in our home, to be able to share the miracle of life with our children (and now grandchildren!) has been a great joy in our life. Another joy has been when families have returned back to us 15 or more years later to add on another member to their family, what a fun call those are! We have had children grow up and call us to tell us that they now would like a Shih Tzu for their own family as they explain to us that their family Shih Tzu was a huge part of their own childhood.