~ Client Reviews ~
"Lisa is the most genuine, honest and incredible shih tzu breeder! Her knowledge and love for the breed is second to none! My 14 year old sweet Lexie passed jn May of 2023 and it took me a few months for my heart to heal. During my grief, I was constantly researching for a new shih tzu baby and I even messaged Lisa as to if I decided to bring a new baby home, as to what I was looking for. She was very caring and empathetic to my journey and assured me that if and when I was ready, she would be there for me! Well...then her November 2023 puppies were born and when I first laid eyes on her Christmas Angel..now Zoey! I was smittened and knew she had to be my new baby! Unfortunately, before I could get to meet "Angel" she was already spoken for...another heartbreak! Do you believe in God's plan? I do, because a few days later, while my husband and I were on an mini vacation to Tennessee, Lisa called me and told me that "Angel" was available again..due to a sad and unfortunate occurance with the other family! They would have to postpone getting a new puppy for a few months! We immediately set up a meet...I wasn't going to let her get away..no way! Love love at first sight! She is now Zoey and has been in ours for 4 weeks...doing great..growing so fast and is 4.3 pounds! She is very smart and very sassy! We love her and she has totally captured the hearts of everyone she meets! Thank you Lisa for breeding and loving the most incredible shih tzu babies!" - Denise B. Canton, Georgia
"I was looking for a teacup baby for our 4.5 lbs shih tzu, Minnie, to have an even match both size wise and energy wise. I looked through many websites that I just didn’t feel confident in the quality of dog I would be getting. I found Lisa’s site and my heart skipped a beat when I spotted the perfect little friend for Minnie. I called Lisa to get more information and was impressed with her knowledge and obvious care for her pups. She truly loves these babies and raises them with the utmost care for weeks only to send them off to new families. I don’t know how she does it! Dottie has been an absolute sweetheart and angel since she’s been home. You can tell she has been appropriately spoiled. Her and Minnie get along so well together, it’s like they’ve known each other their whole lives. I can’t thank Lisa enough." - Kaiti G. Cumming, Georgia
"I am truly blown away by what a perfect little pup our Kiki is and thanks to Lisa! I have experienced how much she loves her Shih Tzus and we are grateful for how caring, communicative, and attentive Lisa has been throughout the process! Everyone who has met our little girl is in awe of how good a girl she is, including me! SO SO thankful for Lisa, and Southern Charm Shih Tzus for taking care of our mini Zippy :) We will be sure to send many pup updates and keep in touch. If you are looking for a breeder who is passionate about her pups, Lisa is the best!" - Emily F Los Angeles, California
"We picked up Shadow from Lisa Sunday, August 20th, after he was in Lisa's loving care for eight and a half weeks. Shadow is a beautiful little Shih Tzu who is now part of our home. Lisa kept us up to date on his health, weight, vet visits and his progress the entire time we awaited to pick him up. We can't say enough about the preparation and details that Lisa goes through as part of the process. She is truly amazing and you can tell how much she loves her pups. We highly recommend Southern Charm Shih Tzus and will keep Lisa abreast of Shadow's growth going forward as we are forever linked as a "family." - Maurice & Chevron C. Atlanta, Georgia
"Our experience with Lisa and Southern Charm Shih Tzu's was so easy. We picked out Dixie when she was only 2 weeks old after the loss of our senior Shih Tzu. Lisa sent us weekly videos and updates about Dixie. Dixie was pad and crate trained when we picked her up (the crate didn’t last long though). Dixie is a liver (chocolate/white color) with gold eyes. I have received so many compliments on her color and the fact her color is unique. Since getting settled in with Dixie, Lisa has remained available to answer any questions we have had about Dixie." - Leatha W. Savannah, Georgia
"Thank you Lisa for my puppy Sadie who is now Nearly 5 yrs old. Sadie is a small Shih Tzu weighing 8 lbs. Which is the adult size I had hoped for. But truly that's not the key point. What's most important and desirable is that my puppy has the best temperament and personality and better yet the desire for strong connection and companionship. This is such a wonderful blessing to have such a loyal, and steadfast companion dog. In addition, her health has been excellent which is an added bonus.and I am grateful for my wonderful dog. Finally, Lisa is reputable, knowledgeable, and highly skilled as a breeder. She is fair and provides a lasting and personable relationship should you need her to help answer questions or concerns that may arise long after you purchase your Shih Tzu!! Just can't say enough - my heart and home is full now that I have my Sadie." - Shannon D. Charleston, South Carolina
"I bought my first puppy from Lisa eleven years ago and reached out to her when he transitioned to dog heaven. Words cannot adequately express my gratitude to her in not only helping me with my grief, but also helping me bring home another fur baby to fill the void. I am in love with my handsome, energetic, and healthy new dog. If you are looking for a personalized pet purchasing experience, give Lisa Vogt a call." - Joyce R. Atlanta, Georgia
"After my two beloved Shih Tzu girls passed within 11 months of each other in 2019, there was a void in my heart. I occasionally would get puppy fever and do a search to see if there were any Shih Tzus available in my area. One of those searches landed me on the Instagram page for Southern Charm Shih Tzus. I read Lisa’s amazing reviews and followed her and her puppies for well over a year until one day I inquired about one. I initially was interested in a little girl on deposit, but Lisa sent me some other girls looking for their furever home. One of them was Clarice (now Bonham) and I immediately fell in love with her coloring and big eyes. Living in Colorado and Lisa being in Georgia, I wasn’t sure how we would be able to get the pup to CO especially with Christmas in a few weeks. Lisa recommended an amazing flight nanny service to work with and it all came together. From my first conversation with Lisa, I could tell she loves what she does and truly cares about her babies. Bonham has the best personality and came to us fully pee pad trained. She is so unbelievably smart and we cannot imagine life without her. Our relationship with Lisa has gone far beyond the transaction and delivery of the pup. She has been available to answer questions and welcomes our pupdates. Thank you Lisa for our little sassy bundle of joy!!" -Daniell C. & Adam S. Denver, Colorado
"Just want to say how happy I am with my baby Lolly she is the best shihtzu I have ever owned she has the best personality,coat and temperament she is so beautiful smart and sweet. Thank you Lisa for raising such beautiful shihtzu’s. I feel so blessed and lucky to have found you." - Joanna N. Tampa, Florida
"From day one of finally finding a reputable Breeder…. Southern Charm Shih Tzus…Adopting Our Joei Marie, Became a peaceful & easy journey. One the Most Reputable Breeders I’ve ever worked with, sounds funny to even say the word Breeder , because over a course of only a short amount of time, ( one conversation to be exact )this breeder, Lisa became my friend ….Lisa was there for all my questions that I asked, even the stupid ones….as this was NOT my first Shih Tzu…Every tiny aspect of Lisa & her pups was as important to me, As it was to Lisa, when it came to placing her Pups in their forever home…. Lisa’s Honesty, Expertise, & Knowledge, gave me a piece of comfort… Knowing I would have a beautiful loving & healthy Puppy……All her experience from breeding to birth to raising her puppies, Is exactly what One should expect from a breeder……Me being a Mommy of Three beautiful Shih Tzus, Her knowledgeable skills showed me just how much Lisa loves her babies….she came through to the finish line. Joei Marie was socialized with love Kennel trained…WOW Pee pad trained She’s Our little Precious Fur Baby & Soo Stinking Cute" - Rebecca R. Charlotte, North Carolina
"Thanks Miss Lisa for the wonderful service and for adopting out our two baby shih-tzu’s. We appreciate the time that you put in and how you follow up with us after the purchase as well. Miss Lisa was very friendly with us and she is very knowledgeable with this breed. She provides a nice puppy pack to send the doggies home with and she definitely goes above and beyond. We truly appreciate it!" - Martha & Mike B. Asheville, North Carolina
"Lisa was wonderful to work with in our purchase of our new puppy, Frasier. I think the time she spends with her puppies during those initial weeks is an added bonus. Our puppy was crate trained and seems to enjoy his own private domain when he can retreat to his crate. We previously had 2 Shih Tzus that we loved dearly, but never could get them to adjust to a crate. Frasier slept through his first night and has every night since. He adapted immediately with his new family. I think these great attributes are a result of Lisa’s work with her puppies during those first formative weeks. We could not be happier with our new family member. As all Shih Tzu owners know, they are a very special breed and we have never encountered anybody that knows the breed better than Lisa. We plan to go back to Lisa after a year and acquire a new playmate for Frasier." -Sydney & Tommy S. Athens, Georgia
"Thank you for being the best breeder! Your communication throughout this has been stellar and it's evident in the details how much you love these babies. From a baby goodie bag filled with wipes, potty pads, toys and more to a handmade "It's a Boy" wreath ... you have prepared us for our fur ever loves." -L. Clarke Braselton, Georgia
"OMG! My little Zoe is the sweetest little girl ever. She is so playful and happy. Anyone can tell she’s been loved from the start. I highly recommend Ms. Lisa…she has the best puppies. She gets 5 stars in my book. Thank you so much for Zoe!" - Susan T. Cumming, Georgia
"We are thrilled to have found and made the connection with Southern Charm Shih Tzu's. Lisa is absolutely wonderful, most helpful, kind and very supportive. We welcomed two of the sweetest puppies earlier this morning, and we could not be happier with our new addition. Lisa and Christoph, Thank You both so very much again for your wonderful puppies - Blue and LaVie - and great support with all! Both little brothers are the absolute cutest, and big brother Tiga is adorable with them. Much love and thank you again for trusting us with your most adorable little Babies. XO" - Elke and Family Orlando, Florida
"It is hard to put into words how thankful we are that we found Lisa and our new puppy Loki. We recently lost our beloved Shih Tzu, Weezer, at 14+ years and it was very difficult. Lisa helped us ease our loss by blessing us with one of her puppies. She has answered all our questions and helped us transition to Loki. God bless you Lisa!" - Dick & Dee K. Atlanta, Georgia
Our experience with Southern Charm has been absolutely amazing. It is evident that Lisa cares deeply for every one of the babies she raises. Our little girl came to us pee pad trained and slept through the night from the beginning. She is also incredibly sweet, full of personality and listens better than any puppy we have had. Lisa has also been there to answer all of our questions and continues to check on our girl. You will not be disappointed with one of Lisa's babies. Thank you so much for our Lily! - Ashley & Elijah C. Augusta, Georgia
"We bought both of our precious babies from Lisa. She kept us updated when they were born until we went to Athens to pick them up. She sent pictures and videos anytime we asked her to. The babies are very well taken care of and healthy. We highly recommend buying your baby from Lisa." -Susan and Lee L. Alpharetta, Georgia
I adopted my sweet baby about 2 days ago. I had such a great experience and Lisa was such a sweet lady. She took her time explaining everything to me, assured me with any concerns. My sweet baby came with instructions, suggestions and a goody bag! Lisa made sure my experience with adopting was nothing but top tier and smooth. I would recommend anyone to her! Thank you so much Lisa our family is very happy and over joyed with Rex! - Tysha K. Greenville, South Carolina
"We are totally happy with our fur baby from Southern Charms Shih Tzu in Athens, GA! Very sweet puppy and fitting into our lives so easily from Ms. Lisa! Thanks for everything!" - Vicki N. McDonough, Georgia
This is an excellent breeder! 5 out of 5. It was obvious that my puppy had been well cared for and was loved by the breeder. She followed up with me even late at night! She is completely honest, responds quickly, and extremely personal. She will even meet virtually to show you a puppy! My little Bella checked out great at the vet! The puppy is high quality, alert, active, and has a gorgeous soft fur coat. Obviously, she is from an excellent blood line. Would definitely purchase another puppy from this breeder! Melissa B. Cleveland, Tennessee
"I can’t say enough good things about Southern Charm Shih Tuz’s! I am so Happy with Misty Bleu, she is the Sweetest Baby! She Loves to Play and is such a happy girl! Lisa is the nicest Lady and she Loves her Baby’s so much! I can’t thank her enough for this Precious Gift! You can absolutely trust what she says and does. She truly wants the best for you and her Babies!! Thank You Lisa!" -Dianne W. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
"My beloved Lucy was the best dog in the world. Shih tzus are sweet and fun, the perfect dogs for anyone who wants a furry friend. Especially sweet when they're raised lovingly as I know Southern Charm Shih Tzus are! Lisa is communicative and so easy to work with. I can't recommend Southern Charm enough!" - Erika H. Piedmont, South Carolina
Lisa is AMAZING! She kept in touch with videos, pictures and health updates since the day our two boys were born. I am so glad while doing research for a good breeder that I came across her. My husband and I both work in the animal field and see breeders everyday so believe me when I say she cares for her babies and is a perfect example of a responsible, educated and trustworthy breeder! Her puppies and adults are all so perfect in colors and sizes and I won’t allow anyone I know to go anywhere else if they are looking for a Shih Tzu! - Katrina M. Buckhead, Georgia
I just wanted to tell you how thankful I am that I have this precious gift from you. I told Sadie this morning that I loved her too much. If she sees someone smiling at her at quite a distance she picks up her speed to let them pet and play with her. I haven’t told her yet that she’s going to ride in my car with me as we travel to my home in North Dakota for a visit. I just love her!! - C. Miller Birmingham, Alabama
We got our first Shih tzu, Benny, 2 years ago from Lisa and just adopted a puppy from her. The love and care she gives these dogs, preparing them for their forever home, is the best of the best. They are so healthy and beautiful! We just brought Jett home and he adjusted right away! Crate trained, pee pad trained and loving his kibble from day 1. These pups are bringing so much joy to our home and we’re so thankful to have discovered Southern Charm Shih tzus. She loves and cares for these babies even after they go to their new families, checking in on them and answering any and all questions or concerns. If you decide to get one of these perfect puppies, you will not be disappointed. Love, Love, Love Lisa with Southern Charm Shih Tzus! - Stephanie S. Watkinsville, Georgia
"I cannot say enough about Lisa and the love and care she has for her babies! We video chatted several times while I waited for my baby to grow! I can 100% back her!! I was scammed before and she was just so great in ensuring me a comfort in her legitimacy!!!! My baby Meesha came in chauffeur style, clean, groomed and pre spoiled!! I still talk w Lisa about anything I have questions or thoughts on or just to share my cutie growing."
-S. Nagel Bluffton, South Carolina
"Max and Milo have filled our hearts and our home with so much love. Well, from the first pictures and FaceTime video chats with Lisa, our hearts fell fast for not just one, but two pups. Lisa communicated with us several times each week and encouraged us to educate ourselves on having littermates and learn as much as we could about the demand of having two. She even put us in touch with another family who had littermates so we could talk. This is just one example of how Lisa makes sure that not only the pups are ready for a family, but also the family is ready for the pups. Now the boys are 17 weeks old and Lisa continues to be someone we turn to with questions and pup updates. Southern Charm Shihtzu’s has given us two pieces of our hearts and a forever friendship. We will forever be grateful!" - Troy, Laurie, Chase & Kailey Ann Follow our boys on Instagram @mauimaxmilo -The Clark's Braselton, Georgia
"When our beloved Sharona past in 2020, little did we know how much of a life changing experience it would be. Sadness became a lengthy journey that took us thru a vet in California to Athens Ga. to finally Niceville, Fl. My niece, a vet, told me to look in the AKC registry and we found Lisa's place. I told her what we were looking for but, there were a lot of things my wife and I had to get thru first. That was the first thing that impressed me about her was she kept in touch and was not pushy. We were so impressed with all her babies and then one Friday, she called and sent us a picture and we realizid that was her. Teacup, female, and opposite color so she could grow up to be herself. From there, she kept us up to date with her health and attitude and of course pictures. We were also very fortunate her husband, the chauffeur, was able to deliver her to us at the exact time that worked for us. Scarlett, now Alexa, was even more beautiful in real life than in her pictures. My wife and I raised national winning Himalayan cats and how they were raised was part of their personality. Alexa has an unreal personality even at this young age, which says a lot. And then all the effort she goes thru to ensure their health now and later again lends to her devotion to her babies. By far the best place to get a Shih Tzu baby in the country." - Greg & Vera B. Niceville, Florida
"This breeder has been a pleasure to work with! Their experience and knowledge on the breed was very helpful! It was a pleasure working with them!" - Joshua N. Jacksonville, Florida
"I got my puppy October 20 2022 we named her MULAN she is a perfect 10plus. We want to thank Lisa Vogt for my bundle of joy if anyone is wanting a good quality shih tzu you must see her puppies." - J. Trevino Brookhaven, Georgia
"Thank you so much for our baby boy Chewie. We love him very much. He loves his new home and he is working hard to make us smile" - S. Keller Athens, Georgia
"I am absolutely in love with my new baby!! Lisa does a great job raising the babies ! Would totally recommend her to anyone looking for a Shih Tzu puppy - Angela W. New York City, New York
"Lisa is wonderful. She loves her dogs so much and doing business with her was the best. We picked up Magic and he is the sweetest little puppy. Lisa was so patient and helpful to me during the adoption process. Many thanks to Lisa." -Pat K. Atlanta, Georgia
"Ms. Lisa: Just to let you know Teddy is doing very well! He is such a sweetie...and we appreciate all that you did for us when making our decision to bring him home!" - Thanks again, Vicki N. Cumming, GA