Bringing Joy, One Cuddle at a Time

Home-Raised Shih Tzu Puppies in Northwest Indiana

Puppy Price & Reservation Details

Rhythm & Tzus puppies are $2,000. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy, with the remaining balance due when your puppy goes home.

All Rhythm & Tzus puppies are placed with AKC Limited Registration only. Breeding rights are not available, and our puppies are sold as cherished family companions with a spay/neuter requirement.

Stevie and Leo’s Puppies

Born August 19, 2026

Stevie and Leo welcomed four beautiful puppies on August 19 — two boys and two girls.

Now five weeks old, the puppies are growing beautifully and becoming more active and curious each day. Their individual personalities are really beginning to emerge as they explore their surroundings, interact with one another, and take in more of the world around them.

All four puppies in this litter — Ringo, Nelly, Willie, and Fiona — are reserved.

Interested in a future Rhythm & Tzus puppy? We welcome families to complete our Contact Form to learn more and be considered for our waiting list.

Ringo

Male • Reserved
Named after Ringo Starr

Ringo is a sweet little boy with an adorable heart-shaped marking on one side. His gentle personality is becoming more endearing each day. Ringo has been reserved by his future family.

Nelly

Female • Reserved
Named after Nelly Furtado

Nelly is a confident, curious little girl who is always one of the first in line when it’s time to play or explore something new. She has a sweet, outgoing personality and approaches new experiences with enthusiasm. Nelly has been reserved by her future family.

Willie

Male • Reserved
Named after Willie Nelson

Willie is a happy, easygoing little boy who enjoys playtime and being right in the middle of the fun with his siblings. He has a sweet, balanced personality and seems content to take things as they come. Willie has been reserved by his future family.

Fiona

Female • Reserved
Named after Fiona Apple

Fiona is a petite little girl with an especially sweet nature. Her beautiful, expressive eyes have a way of melting your heart the moment you look at her. Fiona has been reserved by her future family.

Raised With Love in Our Home

Our puppies spend their first 2½–3 weeks in our nursery, a quiet space where they remain close to their mama in a warm, peaceful environment. We keep the lights dim, play soft music, and maintain a comfortable temperature while giving mama the freedom to step away briefly for potty breaks or a little time to herself.

At around three weeks old, Stevie’s puppies transitioned into the heart of our home, where they have been growing accustomed to the everyday sights and sounds of family life. Stevie remains attentive to her puppies, spending time with them throughout the day while also enjoying more time away as they become increasingly independent.

Now five weeks old, the puppies are spending more time awake, playing, exploring, and interacting with one another and with us. Their individual personalities are becoming more apparent each day as they experience more household activity, human attention, and age-appropriate socialization. Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue introducing them to new experiences and the rhythms of everyday life as they prepare for their new families.

Interested in a Rhythm & Tzus Puppy?

All puppies in our current litter are reserved, but we welcome inquiries from families interested in a future Rhythm & Tzus puppy.

If you feel a future Rhythm & Tzus puppy may be the right fit for your family, please complete the Contact Form on our Contact Us page. Our Contact Form is the first step in the process and helps us get to know prospective families, answer questions thoughtfully, and determine whether a Rhythm & Tzus puppy may be the right fit. Families who may be a good fit for our program can also be considered for our waiting list.

Follow Their Journey

We invite you to follow Rhythm & Tzus on Facebook and Instagram, where we share puppy milestones, growing personalities, everyday moments, and frequent photos and videos as our little ones grow.