Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We have a transport leaving on April 25th 2026 (possibly sooner) from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add our sweet pups to our trip for the right families 😊
Koro, Nyx & Zita 🩵
Born 11/21/2025
These three little ones came into our lives in a way that wasn’t planned, but ended up exactly where they were meant to be.
Koro, Nyx, and Zita are part of the second litter that joined our home after an unexpected situation for their previous family. They had two female Shih Tzus, both of which were already scheduled to be spayed. But before those appointments could take place, both girls went into heat, and their male slipped in and did what boys do… resulting in two surprise litters just days apart.
Their family loved them deeply and did such a beautiful job caring for them during those early weeks. These babies were never without love, attention, or care. But they also knew that raising and placing six puppies responsibly is a lot, and they wanted to make sure each one had the best possible future. That’s when they reached out to us to step in and continue their journey.
From the moment they arrived, they became part of our home, our routine, and our everyday life. They have not been raised in a kennel setting. They have been underfoot, in our arms, learning structure, routine, and how to be little companions from the very beginning. That allows us to truly know them, not just care for them.
We were told at the time of surrender that their mama is an Imperial Shih Tzu and their dad is a traditional Shih Tzu. As they’ve been growing and their features are starting to come in more, I do think there’s a possibility they could have a mix somewhere in there. I could be completely wrong, but I always like to share what I’m seeing as they mature just to be fully transparent. Either way, they are absolutely precious and going to make incredible little companions.
They are expected to stay on the smaller side, but what they lack in size, they more than make up for in personality.
Each one of them is so different in the most special way.
Koro is my little gentle soul. He has such a soft, loving way about him and really leans into his people. He enjoys playing, but what he truly loves is being close… whether that’s sitting in your lap, being held, or just laying beside you quietly. He has a calming presence to him that makes you just want to hold him a little longer.
Nyx is such a beautiful balance of everything. She’s curious, playful, and confident, but still has that sweet, snuggly side that makes her so easy to fall in love with. She enjoys exploring, playing with toys, and interacting with everyone around her, but when she’s ready to settle, she melts right into you.
Zita has really started to show a different side of herself as she’s been maturing. While she still has that little spark, she has such a calm, gentle spirit to her. She is the kind of girl who will lay there quietly just watching the world around her, taking everything in so she doesn’t miss a thing. She has a very soft presence and such a quiet sweetness about her that just pulls you in 💕
All three of them are extremely social and have been raised in constant interaction, so they are very comfortable being handled, loved on, and included in everyday life. They love playing together, but they also do just fine entertaining themselves with toys and settling independently when needed.
They are already learning structure and routine and are doing really well with it. They currently know “stay” and are working on “sit,” especially when treats are involved. They are smart, eager, and very capable of continuing to learn with the right guidance.
They have really come a long way with their pad training as well. They are no longer playing with them, ripping them up, or dragging them into their beds like they once thought was so fun. They’ve truly learned the difference now and are using them appropriately, which is such a big step for little ones their age.
All of the puppies are sleeping in a crate at night and are doing beautifully with it. They settle in easily and sleep peacefully through the night without any issues.
They travel beautifully and enjoy going along for rides, which makes them such easy little companions for everyday life.
Leash training will begin in their adoptive homes, as we chose to wait until their vaccines were completed before introducing them to shared outdoor spaces.
All of their veterinary care has been completed through our vet. They have received four rounds of DA2PP vaccinations, their first Bordetella vaccine, their one year rabies vaccine, have been microchipped, and have been thoroughly examined and cleared. They will go home with individual health certificates confirming healthy exams.
A fecal test was completed and came back showing one type of parasite, which they are currently being treated for through our vet so they go home cleared and healthy.
Because of their age, they will go home on a spay and neuter contract. We prefer allowing puppies the time to grow and fully develop before undergoing those procedures, as it can support healthier growth overall. Their adopters will agree to have them altered at an appropriate age recommended by their veterinarian.
A portion of their adoption fees has also gone toward ensuring both parents have now been spayed and neutered, so their previous family will never experience another accidental litter again.
Their adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of their adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/koro-nyx-zita
This includes all of their veterinary care, including their deworming through our vet, their vaccines, microchips and registration, health certificates, as well as the weeks of hands on care, training, grooming, socialization, and love they have received while being raised in our home. As with all of our dogs, their adoption fees also help us continue rescuing and caring for the next ones who need us.
These are not just tiny puppies… they are little souls who have been loved, nurtured, and prepared for the next chapter of their lives.
They will thrive in homes where they can be part of your everyday life… following you from room to room, curling up beside you, riding along with you, and simply being with you.
We are not looking for just any home for them. We are waiting for the right ones.
If one of these little ones feels like they might be yours, we would love to hear from you ❤️
