Mountain Pass
Roanoke area, Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
At Mountain Pass, I raise Shih Tzu and Dalmatians on 9 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Roanoke, Virginia.
What you get
Registration & Identification
AKC preregistration for Shih Tzu. AKC registration benefits may include training information, a free month of
insurance, and a free vet visit.
AKC Reunite microchip preregistered for all.
Health Testing & Veterinary Care
DNA-tested parents; extensive OFA-tested lineage/progenitors recorded in the public database includes specialized testing of parents' knees, eyes, and more; CHIC number and records available to
review during your appointment.
Veterinarian exam for puppies; DHPP (parvo & distemper) vaccinations; regular deworming while in my care (your veterinarian will typically continue DHPP until ~18 weeks).
Early Socialization & Grooming Foundations
Introduction to baths and nail trimming.
Introduction to car rides and field trips.
Payment Options
Credit card, digital check, and Klarna Credit through Good Dog is available for payment plans.
Go-Home Items
Go-home bag including Purina ProPlan Puppy lamb and oatmeal kibble, a toy/chew, and breed information.
Screening, Visits, and Biosecurity
A video chat on the Good Dog platform is required as part of the interview process before scheduling a home visit.
Moms and newborns are quarantined for the first few weeks after birth; sanitizing protocols are in place for all visitors.
Pickup & Delivery Options
Meet at Roanoke Airport (ROA) or I-81 exit 156.
Ground transport may be available for a fee (estimate: $1.75 per mile, one-way) to a nearby meeting location I select for safety and camera coverage; flight nanny service is the cost of a same-day
round-trip flight and food, plus $250/day, plus approximately $100 for a Certificate of Health and $150 for the airline pet fee (as of 2025).
Guarantees & Returns
Full refund within the first 2 years for life-altering, debilitating congenital disorders.
I will take my dogs back at any time; the microchip is required so I can help recover/rescue if needed.
Waitlist, Deposit, and Pricing
$500 deposit to join the waitlist for your chosen age and breed (applied to the final price).
Pricing: Shih Tzu $2,800; Dalmatian $1,800 (amounts may vary according to pairing, health testing, age, or guardian status).
Estimated remaining balance after deposit: $2,300 (Shih Tzu) or $1,300 (Dalmatian), subject to final pricing.