Shih Tzu puppies in the East Valley
We are in Mesa, a short drive from anywhere in the East Valley. Here is how a visit and pickup work for families around the Valley.
Puppy Love Shih Tzu is a family breeder in Mesa, Arizona, raising AKC-registered Imperial and Tea-cup Shih Tzu puppies at home for over 30 years. Most of our families live within half an hour of us. You meet the puppy and its parents in person, reserve online, and pick up at our home when the puppy is eight weeks old.
Drive times from the East Valley
| From | To our home in Mesa |
|---|---|
| Mesa | Where we live. Visits and pickups happen at our home, by appointment. |
| Gilbert | About 15 minutes away. Many of our families are in Gilbert. |
| Chandler | About 20 minutes. |
| Tempe | About 20 minutes. |
| Queen Creek and San Tan Valley | About 25 to 30 minutes. |
| Apache Junction and Gold Canyon | About 20 to 25 minutes. |
| Scottsdale | About 25 to 30 minutes. |
| Phoenix | About 25 to 40 minutes depending on the part of town. |
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic. We share the exact address once your visit is confirmed.
Visiting a puppy
- Pick a puppy and request a visit from its listing, with a day and time that suit you. Evenings and weekends are usually fine.
- We confirm and send the address. Visits are at our home, where the puppies are raised, so you also meet the parents.
- Take your time. Hold the puppies, ask questions, and see how they are kept. There is no pressure to decide on the spot.
What to bring
Just yourselves. If you have children, they are welcome; small puppies are delicate, so we ask that little ones sit while holding a puppy. Please leave other pets at home for the puppies' health.
Pickup day
- Puppies go home at eight weeks, and the smallest ones once they reach a safe weight. Each listing shows the date.
- Bring a small carrier or a towel-lined box for the drive, and the balance in cash or a check cleared two weeks earlier.
- You leave with the vet record, feeding notes, and our phone number. Call anytime in the first weeks.
- In summer, keep the car cool and the drive short. Shih Tzus do not handle heat well.
Further away in Arizona?
We have placed puppies with families in Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott and elsewhere in the state. Call or message us and we will work out a time that makes the drive worthwhile. More on our Shih Tzu puppies in Arizona page, and prices on the price page.
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Questions? Call or text 480-256-8543 or email us.