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Hi Twana,

Twana,

 

Hi Twana,

I wanted to let you know that we got home safe and sound with our precious cargo (Barkley). He seems to be adjusting well ... he's very alert, loving, and playful. He already knows to potty on a puppy pad in the garage. I took him to the vet today to be checked over ... she said he is an excellent puppy ... very healthy and alert, great joints, clear eyes, clean ears, wonderful temperament. She gives YOU her compliments ... she said she could tell that you knew what you were doing, and you did an outstanding job in raising this little guy! :-) She gave him his second set of shots, trimmed the hair around his eyes, and trimmed his nails. Anyway, Twana, we were absolutely delighted to meet you Saturday, and we truly appreciate all your hard work and dedication in breeding such excellent quality dogs. Once folks see this little guy, I'm sure they will want one of their very own ... and we will definitely recommend that they contact you. And, should we decide to get a second one at some future time, we will getting it from you! May God richly bless you and keep you in his fold, Twana, it's not the house that makes the home, but the love one feels when they enter that house ... and we definitely felt a lot of love! :-) You are a good and kind person, Twana, and it certainly comes through in the puppies you place. We are very happy and pleased with our little guy, and we can't thank you enough. Our best wishes for a wonderful life.

Rick & Vicki Miller
and little Barkley, too! :-)

I wanted to let you know how the puppy I purchased from you last April is doing. She has been heaven sent. She is just adorable. Very smart and has adapted to my schedule well. She is pretty fearless and has many four-legged friends (seems very attracted to Bijons!). There is a large walking area where we live and many people in that area have dogs. She walked a lot better in the winter with the snow. Spring fever kicked in over the weekend and she is back to stopping and sniffing everything and sometimes just lays down to take the scenery in. She's something else. Well, I just wanted to let you know that I couldn't be happier with her.

Sharon K. Igli, Paralegal

Hi Twana!!!! Benjamin is the best thing that has happened to me in awhile. He is the best companion sometimes he thinks he is human he is just so intelligent and everybody says he has the cutest face ever and he get lots of attention. Ben is so full of love and he loves to play and believe it or not he loves snow - the deeper the better we have a cabin in PA deep in the woods his vacation spot. Thanks for being such a great breeder of wonderful babies. I will send photo soon.

Dawne, Doug and Benjamin.

Hi Twana,
oh my gosh! Do we love her!! she is absolutely gorgeous!! and what a perfect disposition!! Thank You so much. We will send you a picture of her new family later, maybe yet tonight!!
Love
The Richards

Hi Twana,

I hope you are doing well. I think about you often and I continue to pray for you and for your family. I just want you to know what a blessing our little Gracie is to us. She is so loving and sweet. I have never had a dog before so it is all new to me. I have learned that the work you put into a dog is worth the love that you receive in return. I also have a real appreciation for your job of taking care of all your dogs. I see how much work it is for one dog and I have much respect for you taking care of many dogs. Thank you for your expertise of breeding that you gave us a wonderful dog. I wish you could see her. She is about 6 pounds. Her color is beautiful and her coat is so soft and fluffy. She loves people and she loves to go places with us. She is also very smart. She learns very quickly. Twana, I truly believe that the Lord helped me find you and I will always continue to pray for you. I will send anyone I know looking for a shihtzu puppy to you. I would love to know how you are doing and how all your dogs are doing. I keep checking your web site so I can see all the new additions to your family!!!

Thanks again for our Gracie!!!

Hi Twana

We are so in love with our new dog. It is unbelievable how sweet, cute and smart our new little sweetie is. She has the best personality, and she adjusted so quickly to life with us and our 2 & 4 year old girls. It was worth the 8 hour drive with 2 little kids! Thank you..... In Love in Pennsylvania....

The Lawyer Family

Dearest Twana,

Just wanted to send you a quick note to tell you that all is well with our little puppy. We have named him Bentley and things are going great. He went to our vet on Sat. and got all of his vac. and a clean bill of health. He has learned to sit, shake, and is doing great with potty training, We are so grateful for all of the help and info. that you have given us. You have given us a gift of love in a little black package named Bentley.
God Bless and Thank you,
Shannon Rinderle and family

Dear Twana,

Thank you so much for sending me this. I have a friend who's husband is trying to talk her into getting one because he loves our Mitzie so much! I will forward this onto them. I have been meaning to write to you to tell you how very much we love our Mitze. We lost our Baby back in December, and my husband I know thought he could never love another like he loved Baby, but guess what!!! He is nuts about her, she looks like your Precious now. She goes in every two weeks for grooming, where we took Baby, they can't believe how much she is like him in personality!!! They groom a lot of Shihtzus, but she is their favorite. She is much more loving than Baby was even, your website (as I remember) says they males may be more affectionate, I would hate to think what that would be like, it doesn't seem possible. When I come home she will not leave me alone until I pick her up, and she is like that with anyone who comes over. I just want to thank you again for leading us to her, she is the joy of our lives!!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Kristen Sullivan

Hi
I didn't want to call because I know you're BUSY but I wanted you to know how much we LOVE our new baby ! We named her Sophie. She fits right in. All of the adults are mothering her & she has 1 puppy to play with. She sleeps with me every night. She's doing great on the potty training. She's eating good & drinks a lot of water. I couldn't be happier ! She's going to the vet tomorrow for her next shots. I'm making Larry take her. I don't want her to get mad at me ! She's such a lover ! My son wanted to take her with him for a week. He's in love too ! You did a great job with her ! Thanks so much for our little doll !

Wanda

Hi Twana,

I couldn't have asked for better. And I am not surprised. I KNEW you were an excellent choice of breeders for me to contact. This puppy is just a hoot! Pretty, confident, healthy, BAD! What more can I ask?! Oh she is busy right now beating up some of the toys in the baby pen. When I got up this morning she came running up to the side of the pen and barked at me...demanding to be picked up! In short, I just love her Twana. One of the other Silvers I bought for breeding just got sold for a pet on Friday. She just wasn't what I wanted. ~But this one is not going anywhere!~ Thanks So Much! I am not a good photo person. I just avoid doing it and need to be medicated in order to photograph puppies or dogs! But when I get around to it I will send to you for sure. God Bless You & I will stay in touch,

Marie

Hi Twana,

We wanted to send you pictures of our Abbie Mae. We’ve had her for almost a month now and she is the sweetest little girl!!! We can’t thank you enough for our baby. She weighed in at 3 lbs even at her last vet visit and is eating and playing like crazy. We love her dearly. Have a wonderful Easter!

Sincerely, Kevin and Nicole Smith

HELLO,

I had looked for a Shih Tzu for a long time before discovering Twana's website. I was captivated by the beautiful dogs, and her attitude in "life-long" responsibility for pet-owners. I had many questions for Twana, and she took time to respond, even though I know she is busy. I was wanting a particular type of dog to use for agility, and she was very patient and honest with me. We corresponded for almost a year before we brought home our puppy. She was so good to work with, I recommend her highly. Lola has been everything I dreamed of in a puppy. Her conformation is excellent, her attitude wonderful. She is willing to please and obedient, which is so important in training. She also is beautiful, and has no health concerns (something I think about because I work in a vet clinic!) Lola is a loving member of our family, and she was worth the wait. Twana's puppies are wonderful!

Sherry Short

Hi Twana,

Well, it's been 1 year since we brought Sammy home. Hard to believe?!? Thought that I'd give you an update..... SHE IS A TOTAL DOLL BABY. (but you knew that!) She has settled into our home and hearts very well. She is a very good girl and is quite obedient. She always comes running when I call her. She's OK with being second in command. Our big dog (a 70 lb Italian Spinone female, Biscotti) is very gentle, but, is definitely the lead dog in the house. Sammy and Muffin are so very close that I don't know what each would do without the other. They lick each other's faces, sleep curled up together(at the foot of my bed, of course!), and occasionally race around the house together like whirling dustballs. Needless to say, they are my babies...... ShihTzus should really be placed in pairs! They are an absolute riot together. Thank you again for letting us take her home. We love her so very much. Hope all is well with you. I'd love a puppy update if you have a minute. We still log-on to your site at least once per week to see what's new.

Love, Nadine

Hi Twana,

Bijou is such a joy to watch and play with. He is so active and has adjusted very well to his new home. We are very happy to have him a part of our family. Thank you so much. I almost wish we had gotten 2, hehe take care

Rhonnie and Jim

HELLO TWANA,

They are totally perfect. The little red one has such a nice short back, and long neck and good legs and perfect tail and awesome markings, seems like she would be a great show prospect. They are so energetic, and they are sparring for alpha position. My older girls are hiding under the sofa in the office all the time, and Bo is cautious at best. Your girls love to chase him and he seems to set himself up for being chased. SO great!... I will send some pictures when we can in the next day or so. Thanks for everything!!!!!

Romy

Dear Twana,

Happy Thanksgiving! I was thinking about you and wanted to tell you thank you for Elliott. He’s a real blessing to us. Your friendship is also a blessing to me. I appreciate all your advice and tips. I want you to know that I keep you in prayer often. This is the time of year that we should tell God and others just how grateful we are-and I'm grateful for your friendship. Thank you, also for sending me e-mails with your top puppies. One of these days I will be able to buy one or two or three... Jim and I admire the quality of your dogs and we would like the opportunity to have more of your puppies in the future. I hope you holidays are special for you.

God Bless, Darlene

Hi Twana,

I thought it was about time that I write you and let you know that I am so very happy with my dogs I have received from you. The first two I got have turned out to be just beautiful dogs and I love them so very much. The last two I have gotten are the love of my life also. You have been so very kind, I value all your help with my 6 babies. I have waited along time to get just the right Shih Tzu. If there is ever anything I can do to repay you for all you kindness and help please let me know. I will send you pics from time to time to let you know how all the babies are doing.

Sincerely, Bev

Twana is one of the nicest, warmest, sincerest breeders that I have been blessed enough to meet. I have purchased from her several times and have always been delighted and totally satisfied with her puppies as well as her prompt response time to questions or concerns. She is a wonderful, caring breeder who has taken the time to produce wonderful puppies and build a great line. She is not only an excellent breeder but a wonderful friend whom I have come to know and respect.

Puppy Hugs
Cindy
Puppylovekennel

Just an update on Cooper, he's adjusted fantastically to Ct. He 's such a cutie... it's hard to believe we've only had him a few weeks! He fits right into our family with tons of love and kisses... What a beautiful dog! The fact that he was paper trained from day one made the transition easy!! Thank you soooo much... he's now trained for outside and does great!

We all love him and couldn't imagine life with out him. Thanks Twana for instilling your love for Shih Tzu into all your pups!! I've recommended you to many!!

Love Lisa, Ed Abbey and "Cooper" Hood

Hi Twana!

Its Tiffany and I'm just emailing to say hi and let you know that cuddles is doing great!!! I'm so in love with her. She and I have so much fun. The neighborhood kids and I took her for a walk on Saturday and she had so much fun. She is getting bigger and she is filled with energy. She is a very good listener and when I tell her no she stops doing what she shouldn't be doing. The potty training is going well and I have given her a new play pin where she sleeps until she is fully trained. Last weekend I went to the puppy boutique and she got three beautiful collars with colored diamonds on them. She looks so cute!!! I will be taking some pictures of her and so I will email them to you very soon. I can't thank you enough for sending her to me. My life has changed for the better since she arrived. I now walk every night and I go home for lunch every day to see her and she always keeps me smiling. If someone ever asks you for a reference you can give them my number and I will tell them how wonderful your puppies are!!! God Bless you and your family,

Tiffany Carr

Hi Twana!

Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you. The Monday after we brought Winky home I was fired from my job. It's been a rough few weeks but God bless Winky, when I got home crying that day she curled up with me and laid licking my face. It made me smile which I really needed!! She's doing wonderful. She is loved tremendously by both of us! My daughter was so shocked when she saw her she couldn't even say anything!! It was great!

Thank you again for the blessing you sent to us. She has been such a joy to my daughter and to myself. My daughter is away with her grandmother this weekend and cried when she had to leave, not because of me but because she was going to miss her puppy!!

I hope things are well with you and your family. We will be sure to keep you updated on how Winky is doing. My girlfriend took some pictures of her and as soon as she gets them downloaded I will be sure to forward them to you! Talk to you soon!

Jess, Kahlei, and Winky

Hi Twana,

Jorgi and I just returned from our vet visit. Our vet said he is a "beautiful specimen", and gave him a clean bill of health--strong heart, no worms, boy parts all there! He weighs 5lbs already! Our vet was extremely impressed with your breeding practices and said you must be a very ethical breeder, something he said he sees far too rarely.

He is doing just great. He already knows his name and comes when called, doesn't seem to be bothered by much, and is just loving the kids. He is house training well and loves to just stay by our side with us. He did great in his crate last night, no crying at all.

We can't thank you enough for giving us our lovely baby.
Denise, Charles, Dana and Tommy

  I have purchased 5 Shih Tzus from Twana. We started out e-mailing each other in early 2000, after I found her website . Since that time , we have formed a close friendship which I value very much.  Twana Blatz is a woman of Integrity. Her word is true. She means what she says, and says what she means. I have deep respect for her as a single mother and homeowner, raising her children and living each day  walking with the Lord. Her home, family, and dogs are well kept and cared for.
      Twana is an honest, compassionate and caring person, with a great love for her dogs and the integrity to be honest and straightforward. She let me know the good and bad points of each of my dogs. All of them are healthy, well-bred, and are wonderful family members. I have had many beautiful puppies from Twana's bloodlines.
     All of our financial transactions have been professional and beyond reproach. All paperwork and medical information has been meticulously kept, and she has taught me how to professionally keep my breeding  and sales documents. She has helped me whenever I have asked for advice, and has been generous with referrals and any help I have ever needed.
    If you are  looking for a puppy, and you are lucky enough to come across Twana's site, you have found a Shih Tzu breeder who will make sure to help you find the best Shih Tzu for you and your lifestyle. She will be there to answer your questions and offer support long after  the money has changed hands.
    Feel free to contact me personally. I am happy to give Twana and her dogs a positive referral anytime!

Deb Waddell
FlamingoShihTzu.com

Twana,
   I hope that you are feeling better. I just wanted to give you an update on Lazzie
(Littlebit). He's doing great! My girls love him and wake up in the morning asking for him.  He
nibbles at their feet and we tell him no but he's just so cute. He is such a joy
and we love our little guy!  I'll soon send you a picture with him and my girls. Thanks again
and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

LeAnna Moore

Twana,

 Twana Sue,
Thank you so much for allowing us to have our little guy.  He is a very good
traveler and has really bonded with our Emily - I think at first he thought
she might be his mom - they are happy together.  He is so good and also very
smart and alert.  We love him so much and can't remember what life was like
without him.  He is very happy and has so much love to share. 
I am so thankful that Lisa came across your website because I know that he
was meant to be with us.  We have been blessed by having you in our lives.
Thank you.

Bev

Hello Twana,

Feel very free to use us as a reference.....we love our puppy and she is
nothing short of WONDERFUL!!!  I will send a picture tomorrow after I groom
her....her coat is just marvelous, Twana, and it's too bad she is not going
to be bred or shown!!!  Her personality is A+....we made such a good choice
in both you and ZOE!!!  Thanks again.

Christy

Hi Twana, sorry it took us so long to get back with you. The puppy is doing SUPER!! She is such a joy! Mom has decided to name her : Phil's Fancy Angel. We are calling her "Fancy". She is such a card, LOTS of personality. Haha. She is growing and eating well and is practically totally potty trained now. Mom has been so diligent and dedicated getting her trained. She was getting up every 4-5 hours with her to make sure she got out to go potty. She loves her to death and the vet said she was in excellent health. She is just so cute. Don't worry about her she is living the pampered life:). Take care and Thanks!!

Suzanne Stewart

Phyllis Stultz's daughter

Kisses is just doing wonderful she is such a sweetie .Sorry to worry you.She got in Sat night we had our first rainstorm.And she was a little scared  .But I have to tell you when she seen my 10 year old she just Bonded and it was love at first sight.The first thing my daughter said was Shadow and the two have not been apart since.

Hi Twana, we just got home, Norm got turned around when we left the airport... She is amazing!.. She is sooo cute:).. We love her already,..she came out of the crate wagging her tail as fast as she could and was very trusting and sweet to us right away,...then she wanted to get down in the car and play and we couldn't let her,...she's a little squirmy bug:).. But we made it home , and now my son is playing with her and loving  on her. Thank you sooo much for her, she is so beautiful:)...I will never forget it!
LeAnna... AZ