Upcoming Litters (Shih Tzu & Dalmatian)

B.B. and Aslan: Expected late-May litter; puppies may be ready to go home around August 2026. This particular litter is priced lower at $2000 each. Estimated adult weight is 12-16 pounds. Expected color is black that potentially turns shades of silvery gray or dark chocolate or black and white.

Future Shih Tzu and Dalmatian Litters: I’m hoping for litters in the coming months, with puppies potentially ready in fall or winter.

Waitlist & Deposit

Get on the waitlist to choose your puppy before the litter is fully reserved. If the current options don’t catch your eye, you can wait for the next available option when they become available and keep your spot in line. A $500 refundable deposit secures your place and goes toward the final price of your chosen dog—whether it’s a playful pup, a senior companion, a shih tzu, or a dalmatian.

Typical Pricing (may vary)

Shih Tzu: typically, around $2,800 with variations per litter or circumstance such at guardian homes.

Dalmatian: typically, around $1,800.

What’s Included

Microchip and registration for recovery if lost or stolen.

Health testing for parents and puppies, plus required registrations that I complete on your behalf.

Shih Tzu AKC registration benefits may include a free trial month of insurance, a free vet checkup, and training information (benefits can change). If you decide to register the Dal's with the Continental Kennel Club they also offer a trail month of pet insurance and training information.

Guardian Homes

Guardian homes go through a strict and detailed interview process and contract, as we’ll be part of each other’s lives for a long time. They need to live close for frequent easy access within a few hours of Roanoke, Virginia 24175, and must pass background checks, have a long-term stable home, and agree to home visits.

Why Pricing Varies

Litter size, parent pairing, guardian status, etc. and breed-specific costs can affect pricing.

Dalmatians are not AKC-registered in my program, and I haven't done hip X-rays yet.

Link: How Much Do They Cost? - MOUNTAINPASSBARN.COM

What goes into determining the price of a puppy? Why do they cost so much?

We’re so proud of our boy Echo from Goldie (retired) and Tig's litter in early 2025, now officially registered as a service dog for PTSD. His job is to gently hold his owner’s finger in his mouth when he senses they’re slipping into a negative headspace. Echo goes to church every week, comforts people who are sad or children who are shy and visits nursing homes. I’ve even heard he’s been out kayaking lately!