Shih Tzu’s of the South
Available puppies and older dogs
Midgie
5 years old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Michael V., the breeder behind Shih Tzu’s of the South located in Davenport, FL. Welcome to Shih Tzu’s of the South! 🐾 We specialize in raising healthy, affectionate and hypoallergenic Shih Tzus. Our puppies are raised with love, providing the perfect companion to bring joy, snuggles, and endless smiles to your family. 🧸💕.
Q. & A. with Michael
Why did you start breeding?
We love small dogs! 🐾🐾 We decided to start breeding them so others can enjoy these cuties too!! 💗🐾💗What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in our home in a family environment with children and other pets. Both parents are present and together making our puppies well socialized, friendly and so loving. 🥰What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shichon puppies are black and white. Shih Tzu puppies include black and liver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Michael
Michael 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.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“The puppies will be vet checked, received their first vaccinations and deworming. They will also go to their new home with a gift bag that includes a special stuffy and blanket that has their siblings and parents scents for comfort. 💗🐾🐾🐾🐾💗.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael directly.
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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
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michael.
Breeder's location
Meet in Davenport, FL
788 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Orlando Airport
765 miles away
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Meet in Gainesville, FL
705 miles away
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More about Michael
Michael has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shih Tzu’s of the South 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
Parent health testing
Shih Tzu’s of the South reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Shih Tzus.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
