Cherie’s Purebred Shih Tzu’s

Cherie R.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Lansing, MI
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Copper
Penny Sue

Expected Shih Tzu litter

Due May 2026

Ready July 25

Meet the breeder

I'm Cherie R., the breeder behind Cherie’s Purebred Shih Tzu’s located in Lansing, MI. We’re devoted to ensuring there are healthy puppies for others to enjoy and we do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.

Q. & A. with Cherie

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include liver, red, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Cherie

Cherie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Cherie partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“CKC registered vet checked with first shots and dewormed. $1500 with a non refundable $500 deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Cherie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Cherie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Cherie directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cherie.

Breeder's location

Meet in Lansing, MI

452 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Capital Region Airport (was Lansing Capital City)

452 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Cherie can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Cherie

  • Cherie has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Cherie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Cherie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cherie’s Purebred Shih Tzu’s meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Cherie to bring home their puppies.

  • Lindsay S.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Cherie was wonderful to work with! Very responsive. Kept us updated throughout our wait to pick up our puppy. She also face timed us weekly so we could see how our pup grew! Very knowledgeable. As far as the puppy we got. We couldn’t not have asks for a better pup. You can tell she was very well taken care of and raised in a great environment. Her temperament is so good, she’s very calm. Super playful. Smart. Just a very good dog. We are so very happy!

    Sheri H.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Cherie was friendly, responsive, and helpful. She is easy to work with.

    Misty N.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    I had a fantastic experience purchasing my puppy from Cherie!From the start, communication was excellent—she kept me updated every step of the way with pictures and information, and was always quick to answer any questions I had. It was clear she genuinely cared about both her puppies and her clients, making the whole process seamless and enjoyable. I’m so happy with my new puppy and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!

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    Michelle W.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Cherie was awesome to work with!! She answered any questions I had promptly and went above and beyond. She shared photos and video updates of my puppy with me along the way 😊😊 We are in love with our puppy…she is such a sweet girl with a great temperament and beautiful color! Definitely recommend getting a puppy from Cherie!

    Leann S.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    It was an absolute joy working with Cheri! I couldn’t have asked for better communication or a better puppy. It was the Best experience we could have hoped for.

    Donna R.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2024

    Cherie was very patient with me in answering all my questions and quick to respond. She kept me updated with pictures and information all along the way. Cherie provided me with vet and registration records upon meeting to pick up my new pup. She was very friendly and Kind. We Love our new addition to our family. Thank You Cherie!

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