How much does a Shih Tzu puppy cost?

Based on our internal marketplace analysis from the last 6 months, a Shih Tzu puppy typically costs between £700 and £1000, with an average price of £850. Note that premium prices usually reflect Kennel Club (KC) registration and litters from parents with verified health tests, such as hip and eye scores, which we strongly recommend for health security. Market data verified: 13th October, 2026

Where can I find a Shih Tzu puppy for sale in Merseyside?

You can find Shih Tzus through our localized search, which filters for licensed and Kennel Club Assured Breeders in and around the Merseyside area. Under UK law, any breeder producing three or more litters a year must hold a local council license. We recommend always visiting the puppy at the breeder's home to view the license and observe the mother (Dam) interacting with the litter to ensure high welfare standards.

What does KC registered mean for Shih Tzu puppies?

KC registered means the puppy's breeder is registered with the Kennel Club, ensuring the puppy's pedigree is officially recorded and that the breeding meets strict standards for health and welfare.

Why is KC registration important when buying a Shih Tzu puppy?

KC registration provides assurance of the puppy's lineage, helps protect against irresponsible breeding, and supports breeders who follow ethical and health guidelines.

How can I verify if a Shih Tzu puppy is truly KC registered?

You can ask the breeder for the puppy's KC registration documents or check directly with The Kennel Club using the litter registration number provided.

Do KC registered Shih Tzus have health advantages?

Yes, KC registered breeders typically perform recommended health screenings and tests, helping to reduce the risk of inherited diseases and promote healthier puppies.

Are KC registered Shih Tzus more expensive?

They can be priced higher due to the breeder's commitment to health testing, ethical practices, and pedigree quality. shih-tzu-owners.co.uk features KC registered breeders so you can find trusted puppies with confidence.

Quality Kennel Club Registered Shih Tzu Puppies For Sale In Merseyside

Find KC registered Shih Tzu puppies for sale across Merseyside. Compare listings from trusted local breeders and sellers.

This page brings together KC registered listings from across Merseyside, helping buyers compare availability, breeder details and prices across the county.

KC registration can help buyers review recorded parentage, but it is still worth checking health testing, breeder details and how the puppies are being raised.

New to buying a Shih Tzu puppy? Read our puppy buying guide, breed information and buying checklist to help you choose the right puppy and breeder.

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Beautiful Chocolate Shi Zhu for sale KC registered
12 hours ago
- KC Registered
- Ready Now
- 1 Male Puppy
- Health checked
Super chunky little chap 9 .5 weeks old Selling due to change in personal circumstances. Purchased for £1,500, selling for £750 to ensure good home. Comes with full certificate of KC blood lines. Vacinated, micro chip. Will require 2nd vaccination 23rd October. Please contact me for further information or questions

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sarah husted Active Today

Private seller in Pelsall, West Midlands (64 miles away from Merseyside)
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Puppy for sale ♥️
3 days ago
- Ready Now
- 1 Male Puppy
It’s 9weeks old puppy he’s looking for perfect family to care about him

£450

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Sarah

Private seller in Fairwater, Cardiff (129 miles away from Merseyside)
4
Shih Tzu Puppies for sale
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
- 1 Male / 1 Female Puppies
Our gorgeous Shih Tzu Coco has given birth to two loveable puppies, a boy and a girl. They are low shedding and hypoallergenic. They have been microchipped, had their first vaccination and been de-wormed and de-flead. They are used to noise and children.

£800

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Natasha

Private seller in Tipton, West Midlands (68 miles away from Merseyside)
7
Stud
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
- 3 Year Old Male
Teddy is ready to be a daddy , let me know if you need a beautiful shitzu stud , he is a full pedigree

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Marie luckman-Finch

Private seller in Nuneaton, Warwickshire (84 miles away from Merseyside)
5
Shih Tzu
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
- 1 Female Puppy
Very lovely puppy been amazing with my kids, just wanting a new home..

£1,200

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Prince

Private seller in Tamworth, Staffordshire (72 miles away from Merseyside)
3 1
Imperial Shih Tzu
- Ready Now
- 1 Female Puppy
- Health checked
10 weeks old. Microchipped, flead, wormed, vaccinations paid for, for a year and currently being puppy pad trained

Cynthia Foster

Private seller in Tipton, West Midlands (68 miles away from Merseyside)
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5 beautiful shih tzu puppies for sale
- Ready Now
- 4 Male / 1 Female Puppies
We have a beautiful litter of 5 shih tzu puppies looking for there forever homes there is 4 boys and 1 girl born on the 2nd of August and they will be ready to leave on the 29th of September all puppies will be flead and wormed up to date and microchipped £150 none refundable deposit will secure your new furbaby and they are £850 each please message or call for any more info

£850

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liam

Private seller in South Shields, Tyne And Wear (129 miles away from Merseyside)
3
Imperial shih tzu puppy’s
3 weeks ago
- Ready in 3 weeks
- 5 Male / 1 Female Puppies
Home reared imperial shih tzu puppy’s 5 boys 1 girl , ready to view and secure £200 deposit now , reared with other dogs and kids well handled , first vaccination micro chipped vet checked also puppy back , ready to leave in 5 weeks both mum and dad can be seen

£1,500

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Gillian

Private seller in New Cumnock, East Ayrshire (150 miles away from Merseyside)
4
male pup for sale mixed cavapoo and shitzu
6 days ago
- Ready Now
- 1 Male Puppy
*Price reduced* One male black with white chest pup for sale. Raised with a family so very friendly All vaccinated and flee and wormed. All paper there ready to go any time. Strictly no time wasters. Mum and dad can be seen. *If ad is still up the pup is still available.*

£550

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Sam

Private seller in Lisburn, County Lisburn (154 miles away from Merseyside)
6
Shih Tzu puppies
3 days ago
- Ready Now
- 5 Female Puppies
- Health checked
Five beautiful Shih Tzu puppies, wormed, vaccinated and microchipped. Mother is our family pet and can be seen on viewing. Puppies are ready to go to their forever homes. 5* star homes. Please contact for further information.

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Cathy Active Today

Private seller in County Armagh (165 miles away from Merseyside)
6
Shih Tzu puppies
3 weeks ago
- Ready in 3 weeks
- 3 Male / 2 Female Puppies
Both parents Shih Tzu , 3 male and 2 female in a mixture of colors, ready for viewing end of September and new homes end of October Deposit £300 to secure pups

£1,300

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lorna

Private seller in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire (169 miles away from Merseyside)
3
Shih tzu x Jack Russell
6 days ago
- Ready Now
- 2 Male Puppies
Two beautiful male Shih Tzu x Jack Russell puppies are available for sale. They are vaccinated, microchipped, and in the middle of toilet training, showing great progress. These puppies are playful and fun to be around, making them excellent companions. They are also very good with small children, making them a perfect addition to a family. If you are interested or want more

£550

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Luke

Private seller in Thornliebank, Renfrewshire (178 miles away from Merseyside)
5
Shih Tzu puppies
6 days ago
- Ready in 6 weeks
- 1 Male / 1 Female Puppies
Beautiful Shih Tzu puppies due to leave mum on the 12th November, will be fully vet checked, vaccinated, chipped and wormer will all be up to date, comes with puppy pack and Dl papers , welcome to come see them anytime thank you £300 deposit *Only 1 girl and 1 boy left *

£1,300

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Helen

Private seller in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire (178 miles away from Merseyside)
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Shit zu x
3 days ago
- Ready Now
- 3 Male / 3 Female Puppies
6 beautiful shitzu cross red poodle puppies. 3 boys 3 girls. Lovely temperament puppies , a great house dog. Mummy is our own house dog. Puppies are around children every day played with a cared for well. Micro chipped , vet checked , vaccinated and de wormed ready for only genuine caring homes.

£600

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Lorraine Active Today

Private seller in Dungannon, County Tyrone (181 miles away from Merseyside)
3
KC registered shih Tzu pups champion lines shihtzu shitzu
- KC Registered
- Ready Now
- 4 Male / 2 Female Puppies
Litter of 6 quality shih tzu pups both parents champion lines, KC reg. Microchipped. Vaccinated and wormed to date. Mum and Dad both here to be seen with puppies. They're 7.5 weeks old ready to go from Tuesday 28th July. Girl solid gold with black mask- available Girl gold and white - SOLD Boy solid gold with black mask - available Boy gold and white - SOLD Boy gold and white -

£1,200

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Me

Private seller in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone (186 miles away from Merseyside)
4
🐶✨BEAUTIFUL SHIH TZU PUPPIES 🐶 ✨
6 days ago
- Ready Now
- 2 Male Puppies
Two beautiful male Shih Tzu puppies ready to leave now. Well socialised. Had first injection. Microchipped. Wormed and flead up to date. Ready to go to they’re forever homes 🏠

£850

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John

Private seller in Kelty, Fife (191 miles away from Merseyside)
4
Beautiful Shih Tzu Puppies for sale.
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
- 2 Male / 1 Female Puppies
Beautiful Shih Tzu puppies for sale. 8 weeks old. Ready to go. 2 boys and one girl. On the photos. The middle one is a girl. The rest they're the boys. They have been vet checked. Have had 1st.vaccination. Microchiped and wormed. They are beautiful colours. They don't cast hair. £580 each. not kc.reg. Coleraine area.

£580

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Lily

Private seller in Coleraine, County Londonderry (200 miles away from Merseyside)
3
Beautiful Shih Tzu Puppies for sale
1 day ago
- Ready in 6 days
- 1 Male / 1 Female Puppies
Three beautiful Shih Tzu puppies for sale, all will be wormed vaccinated before sold. Both mum & dad can be seen as are family pets. These pups deserve 1st star family home. They are well used to children & have excellent temperament & don’t shed

£550

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Janine Active Today

Private seller in Ballinamallard, County Fermanagh (211 miles away from Merseyside)

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our internal marketplace analysis from the last 6 months, a Shih Tzu puppy typically costs between £700 and £1000, with an average price of £850. Note that premium prices usually reflect Kennel Club (KC) registration and litters from parents with verified health tests, such as hip and eye scores, which we strongly recommend for health security. Market data verified: 13th October, 2026
You can find Shih Tzus through our localized search, which filters for licensed and Kennel Club Assured Breeders in and around the Merseyside area. Under UK law, any breeder producing three or more litters a year must hold a local council license. We recommend always visiting the puppy at the breeder's home to view the license and observe the mother (Dam) interacting with the litter to ensure high welfare standards.
KC registered means the puppy's breeder is registered with the Kennel Club, ensuring the puppy's pedigree is officially recorded and that the breeding meets strict standards for health and welfare.
KC registration provides assurance of the puppy's lineage, helps protect against irresponsible breeding, and supports breeders who follow ethical and health guidelines.
You can ask the breeder for the puppy's KC registration documents or check directly with The Kennel Club using the litter registration number provided.
Yes, KC registered breeders typically perform recommended health screenings and tests, helping to reduce the risk of inherited diseases and promote healthier puppies.
They can be priced higher due to the breeder's commitment to health testing, ethical practices, and pedigree quality. shih-tzu-owners.co.uk features KC registered breeders so you can find trusted puppies with confidence.

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