Our program · Our standard
Raised the right way. On purpose.
Health-tested parents, curriculum-raised puppies, and matches made on temperament. This is the standard every Divine pup is raised to, and the one I’d want if I were in your shoes.
AKC inspected · Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
Planned
Every litter is intentional, built on health testing and temperament, never chance.
Raised
A structured curriculum from day one, in our home, with real people paying attention.
Matched
Every puppy is temperament tested and placed with the family it fits best.
What we hold ourselves to
The Divine Pups standard
We go far beyond the minimum. These eight commitments apply to every litter, every puppy, every family.
01AKC inspected & compliantInspected in person by the American Kennel Club, and we meet or exceed every standard they check.
02AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.Recognized for health, education, accountability, responsibility and tradition.
03Health-tested parentsEvery adult is DNA and panel tested for the heritable conditions that affect Shih Tzus.
04Vet checked & microchippedEvery puppy has a full veterinary exam and a microchip before going home.
05Written health guaranteeEach puppy is covered by a written health guarantee, so you have it in writing.
06Curriculum-based raisingENS, ESI, confidence building and desensitization, on a schedule, from day one.
07Temperament tested at 9 weeksEvery puppy is evaluated across 12 traits before we recommend a placement.
08In-cabin delivery nationwideA trusted flight nanny brings your puppy in-cabin to your closest major airport.
It starts before the litter
Health-tested parents
Every parent dog goes through comprehensive genetic screening for the heritable conditions most common in Shih Tzus.
We use those results to make intentional pairings. Not for looks or trends, but for a long, healthy life.
From day one
A curriculum, not a checklist
Every Divine pup is raised in a structured environment built for physical and emotional development. The goal is a calm, resilient, people-focused dog.
✓Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
✓Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
✓New textures, surfaces and sounds
✓Positive crate, grooming and handling
✓Age-appropriate problem solving
✓Gentle time with adults and children
9-week temperament testing
Matched with purpose
At nine weeks, each puppy is evaluated across 12 temperament traits. We combine those results with your lifestyle and goals, because how a puppy is matched matters as much as how they’re raised.
Emotional support
ESAs for the people who need them most
Service dogs
Certified service work
Therapy dogs
Facility and visiting therapy roles
Family companions
For children, seniors and first-time owners
From Houston to your home
Delivered in-cabin. Supported for life.
We’re based near Houston, but our puppies live coast to coast, from California and Colorado to Florida and New York. A trusted flight nanny carries your puppy in-cabin to your closest major airport.
Every family goes home with
✓A temperament-matched puppy
✓Access to an exclusive go home portal
✓Health records and microchip registration
✓A written health guarantee
✓Lifetime breeder support
Verified & certified
The right way
Let’s find the puppy that’s meant for you
Families come to us from all over the country with the same goal: a breeder who raises puppies with ethics, health and long-term success in mind.