Our Prices

While we attempt to keep our puppies reasonably priced, you will not find a "cheap" puppy here.  All of our dogs receive the highest quality care . . . food, supplements, grooming and veterinary attention . . . all of which are very expensive.  In order to lower our prices, it would be necessary to lower the quality of care that they receive . . . which I am NOT willing to do.  There is a very realistic description of the costs involved in whelping a litter here.  I did not write the article, and it isn't breed-specific, but I'm sure most breeders would agree that it just about sums up the experience!  If you don't believe that you can afford one of our puppies, you might consider asking yourself if you can afford the quality of care that I expect new owners to provide for my babies.  A puppy that is "cheap" up front may well not be so cheap down the line!  The potential health problems (translated into huge vet bills) that can occur when puppies are not bred carefully or provided with the quality of care that they require to grow strong and healthy can be devastating, both financially and emotionally.  I personally have been on the receiving end of a "cheap" puppy.  Her name was Chloe and you can read about her here.  Whether you decide to purchase a puppy from us or from someone else, remember that your new puppy's start in life (with the breeder) will determine that puppy's health and happiness throughout his or her life.  So do your research well and don't be tempted to base your decision on purchasing a new puppy on price alone!

All of our Shih Tzu puppies are priced individually, according to quality, size and color. We breed mostly from champion bloodlines for excellent health, disposition, and beauty.  All of our puppies are eligible for AKC registration.  However, most puppies will be sold as companion pets only with Limited AKC Registration to help ensure that breeding is practiced only for the betterment of the breed.  Your new puppy will come to you with up-to-date wormings and vaccinations.  We also provide a two-year written health guarantee against life-threatening genetic defects.  AVID microchipping is available from my veterinarian at my cost of only $30.00 and I highly recommend it for all pet owners.  One never knows when a "Katrina" will strike!  Although our name is Britteli Kennel, our dogs all live in our home with us . . . not in a kennel . . . and are a part of our family, so your new baby will be a bit spoiled to attention and affection.

Our general pricing guidelines for limited registration are currently as follows:

Factors that influence the pricing of individual puppies within these groups include color, size, quality of parentage and degree of conformation to the standard.  Unless otherwise noted, all prices are for limited AKC registration.  Full AKC registration is available only to approved show/breeding homes and is an additional $250.00.  If you are interested in placing a deposit on one of my available babies or would like to be notified of upcoming litters, please complete and submit a Puppy Application.  ***I can no longer consider placing any puppy until I have received a completed application.***  You should receive a response within 24 hours.

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When I receive notification of your intention to place a deposit on a puppy, I will hold the puppy for 5 working days, pending receipt of the deposit.  If placing a deposit on an unborn litter, the deposit is $250.00 which is non-refundable, unless too few babies are born, but is transferable for up to one year.  The balance of one half of the purchase price will be due when your puppy is born.  If placing a deposit for a litter that is already on the ground, a deposit of one half of the purchase price (including any applicable shipping charges) will hold your new Shih Tzu baby until he or she is 7 weeks old, at which time payment in full is due unless you are paying cash and picking your puppy up in person.  Arrangements may be made to hold your puppy beyond the time when he or she is ready to go home, if necessary.  We charge a boarding fee of $5.00 per day plus any additional expenses incurred such as veterinary care.  Deposits may be made by United States Postal Service money order or through PayPal (with an additional 3-1/2% fee for transfers originating in the U.S. or 4-1/2% for transfers originating outside the U.S.).  Subsequent payments may be made by the same means.  ***Personal checks and cashier's checks are NOT accepted.***  If a payment is not received on time without prior arrangements, all previous payments will be forfeited and the puppy will be made available to other buyers.  My mailing address or PayPal account information will be provided to buyers once purchase arrangements have been made.  All payments must be made in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank.

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DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS YOUR PUPPY BECOMES UNAVAILABLE, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY FOR THE COMMITMENT OF A NEW PUPPY PRIOR TO PLACING A DEPOSIT.

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