Simply Southern Shihtzus

Amanda J.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Hawthorne, FL
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Amanda J., the breeder behind Simply Southern Shihtzus located in Hawthorne, FL. We breed high-quality puppies. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care. I sell to pet homes only.

Q. & A. with Amanda

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding on accident after moving to Florida. My first friend I made here was a Shih tzu breeder and I learned the ropes from her and went from there. I adore the breed and couldn’t imagine life without one.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our babies are raised in our home with individual attention love and care.

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

    Our puppies include sable, black, black gold and white, blue and white, liver and white, black and white, and brindle. 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 Amanda

Amanda has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

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

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes health certificate shots and dewormed, and microchip sold to pet homes only. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size. Deposit is non refundable so please be sure before reserving.”

Contract & health guarantee

Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda 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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Hawthorne, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gainesville Airport

Flexible meeting point

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

More about Amanda

  • Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

    Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Amanda’s links

Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Simply Southern Shihtzus 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 Amanda to bring home their puppies.

  • Rae G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    My experience with Amanda was great! She was quick to respond, knew what she was doing and genuinely cares about the puppies. This is the way to go! The process was smooth and my family now has the sweetest little puppy to love!

    Robert P.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    We picked up our little Daisy about 2 1/2 weeks ago on August 6th. She is the sweetest, most adorable little ball of fur that we've ever seen. We couldn't be happier. She brings so much love into our home. The entire process, from beginning, to the moment we picked up Daisy, could not have been simpler. Amanda was wonderful. She was always available to answer any questions we had, and kept us informed of Daisy's progress. She would text us photos of Daisy, and we were even able to FaceTime with Amanda and see Daisy. The most difficult part of the process was waiting to bring Daisy home.

    Lindsey J.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

      • +4

    Amanda was amazing. Great communication, lots of updates, and we were able to video chat to meet our little baby. The day we picked him up was so smooth and now we have the cutest little baby boy. Thank you so much!

  • Kristy C.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Working with Amanda was wonderful! She really listened to us when we were explaining what type of personality we were looking for. Not only is our Cooper beautiful he has one of the coolest personalities ever! I also loved how much she seemed to love the parents of the babies. That really made me happy to hear! She was also very available when we had a couple questions. I highly recommend her as a reputable breeder!!

    Stephanie P.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    What a lovely experience working with Amanda! My daughters found Charlotte AKA Charlie online and fell in love! Amanda’s quick and kind responses were amazing. She answered even the smallest of questions whenever they’d cross our minds. We’ve had her a week and Charlie is sleeping through the night. If we are away for a short time, Disney movie playlists on YouTube entertain her! We have tried to stay as close to schedule as possible. We hope to keep in touch and there’s no question- we’d definitely refer to Amanda in the future!

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    Ernaysia W.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    👋🏾 Hi everyone, my name is Ernaysia, and I have to say my experience was an absolute 10 out of 10 – HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Oftentimes when you meet someone online, you’re not quite sure what you’re getting into. But with Amanda, she was exactly who she said she was—genuine, reliable, and so knowledgeable. As a first-time dog mom with a million questions about bringing home my precious “Cinna’mun” 🐾, Amanda answered every single one with patience and care. She kept me updated throughout the process, communicated clearly, and never once made me feel like I was bothering her. She went above and beyond, guiding me through everything I’d need to prepare for my puppy, and made me feel completely comfortable from start to finish. I’m so happy I chose her and trusted the process. Thank you, Amanda, for caring for dogs the way you do and for making so many new dog parents like me happy 🧡🦋

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