Upcoming Litters (Shih Tzu & Dalmatian)

B.B. and Aslan: Born May 21, 2026; puppies may be ready to go home around August 1, 2026.  $2800

Future Shih Tzu and Dalmatian Litters: I’m hoping for litters in the coming months, with puppies potentially ready in the month of November and December. Ms. Fancy with Tig, Freckles with Houndoom, then Grace and Tig.

Waitlist, Deposit & Pricing

Fill out an application to be considered for a dog and be placed on the application waitlist for now or in the future. If you want to pick from the current or next litter place a deposit to then get on the deposit waitlist to reserve your place before a litter is fully spoken for. If the current puppies are not the right fit, you can remain in line for a future puppy. A $500 deposit holds your spot and is applied to the final price of your chosen dog. If I don't have a puppy for you then I refund your deposit. See Contracts page.  If the dog is old enough to go home you just pay the total payment in full before pickup. If that makes you uncomfortable and you would rather wait to pay on pickup we will meet in the front of the police station. If you want to meet at the house there is a background check and paperwork. See Application and visitor waiver page.

Typical Pricing

• Shih Tzu:  $2,800, with variations by litter or circumstance, including guardian-home arrangements.

• Dalmatian:  $1,800, with variations for guardian homes.

• Pricing can vary based on litter size, parent pairing, guardian-home status, and other breed-specific costs.

What’s Included

• Lifetime return policy and a 3 year warranty.  Health testing for parents, vaccinated and dewormed, a go-home bag, lifetime support.

Guardian Homes

Guardian homes are a foster to own program for those nearby with a rebate arrangement.

Barter

Do you have a service to trade and are you qualified and certified?

Service Dog

I sometimes donate a dog to families or organizations in need.

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!