Welcome To Nomad Tiny Imperial Shih Tzu’s

We specialize in the Imperial  4 - 10 pound sizes.

      We are tucked away in the beautiful Southwest Desert of Florence, Arizona. Nestled in among mountain ranges including the legendary Superstition Mountains with breath taking views of huge Saguaro Cactus and blooming cactus of all types.

      My name is Linda Knuth and I am a small home breeder of Quality Shih Tzu’s in the small sizes. We very rarely have any puppies that get over 10 pounds. I have been breeding dogs for 35 years. I acquired my first Shih Tzu, a gift from a friend, about 9 years ago and fell in love with her laid back loving personality and have been hooked ever since. Myself, along with my Granddaughter Samantha, now exclusively breed the Tiny Shih Tzu.
      Samantha has her very own neutered baby boy (Cowboy) that is always tucked up under her arm like a small clutch purse. She never leaves home without him.

      Nomad Shih Tzu breeds for quality, health, temperament and size. Our adults & puppies are AKC and/or APRI registered. We represent our dogs honestly and pride ourselves in being there long after you take your new family member home. Our dogs are our passion and our loves but our puppies are also our source of income. It is important to us that you are satisfied with your new fur baby and that all our kids are placed in loving homes. We encourage new parents to keep in touch and contact us with any concerns or questions. We are available for help anytime you need us.

      All our puppies will be up to date on worming and vaccinations and dewclaws removed. Most of the Puppies will be ready for their new families at eight weeks with the exception of some of the tiniest ones. We evaluate each puppy on an individual basis and base their readiness upon their size & weight. Most of the tiny ones are ready at 10-12 weeks.

All our puppies are born & raised in our home with our care, assistance and love.  Here they get the love & attention they need. They are handled from birth and socialized with children and adults. They will be familiar with all the normal household sounds and be spoiled rotten.

​      We keep most of our dogs clipped very short and even clean faced as out here on our 10 acre ranch in Arizona, if it doesn't stick you, bite you, sting you or burn you it is certainly going to get stuck in your hair!! 

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        Sometimes called Chinese Imperials, Chinese Imperial Dogs, Imperial Shih Tzu, Chinese Imps, Tiny Toy Shih Tzu, Miniature or Mini Shih Tzu, Toy Shih Tzu, Little Or Tiny Teacup Shih Tzu or even Pocket Puppies. The tiny breed was bred as a companion dog for the Empress of the Chinese Imperial Palace.

​      They are good with children, quiet yet playful, loving, cuddly and always willing to please their human family. I have never had a biter and they get along very well with other dogs. Another great thing is they are a hypoallergenic breed having hair and not fur and do not shed or blow their coat.

      We get a variety of colors: Chocolate, Liver, Red, Liver & White, Black & White, Brindle, Silver, Red Tri, Silver Tri, Gold & White, Dobie colored, Parti colored, and occasionally we get a champagne color. We soon plan to add the blue color to our lines. We are partial to the red’s ourselves and have several red females, but we get a variety of color and they are all Just as wonderful.

Photo and updates are greatly appreciated. We love to hear from all our adoptive parents. We will use some of your pictures on our website if you would like.

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