TESTIMONIALS

Leia is our second pup from Jan.  Her brother Frodo, is two years old. He is such a wonderful dog we wanted to expand our family with one of his siblings.  When we brought Leia home at 8 weeks old, we had hoped the two would get along well and play together.  Their relationship is beyond our dreams – they truly love each other and get along amazingly well!  Leia follows her big brother around and copies his behavior.  They wrestle and play all day long.  They share toys, tug, and take turns pouncing on each other.  Frodo is the best big brother Leia could ask for!  These two precious animals have brought a lot of joy, love, and delight into our home.  We’re grateful for Jan’s advice, support, and well bred pups!

*Susan

*Ruffles & Buster's puppy

*Born: 05/04/2019

  Ivy is our second dog from Jan. Ivy has brought so much joy to our house since we got her and she is well tempered and a really sweet girl! I highly recommend Jan to anyone looking for a sweet Shih Tuz. Jan keeps you up to date with photos and videos weekly while you are patiently waiting to bring your sweet Shih Tzu home. We got our first Shih Tzu Addison 3 years ago from Jan and our other Shih Tzu Kaylee was 13 at the time. I knew right away once we lost Kaylee which we did in February 2020 that we would definitely be getting another puppy from Jan. Ivy and Addison have the same dad Buster. Ivy and Addison play all the time and have a great relationship and are such good companions. Jan truly cares about all her Shih Tzus and all the puppies and is so helpful throughout the entire adopting process. 

Thank you Jan for all your nurturing and love given to Addison and Ivy. We are so thankful that we found you.

Christine and Doug

Lady’s puppy 

3/26/2020

  I contacted Jan after finding her online and seeing pictures of her adorable puppies via Instagram.  I also spoke to several previous owners and they were all extremely happy.  From the moment I contacted Jan, I could tell she really cared about each of her puppies and was thoughtful not only about their diet, health and breeding, but the homes they went to. After speaking with her, we instantly knew we had to have one of Jan's Shih Tzus.

We received our Captain six weeks ago and could not be happier. He is not only the cutest and sweetest dog I have ever met, but he is obedient, playful, calm and was almost fully potty- and crate-trained from the day we got him.  He has an incredible disposition and is a great eater, sleeper and overall puppy.  Captain is the best and everyone who meets him is in awe of our perfect puppy.  The only downside is the jealousy of other owners!  We cannot recommend Jan's Shih Tzus enough and look forward to getting Captain a sibling from her one day!  Thanks, Jan, for making our life a little more full and a lot more joyful!
Loraine
Lady's puppy 3/26/2020

 If you are looking for a shih tzu puppy I would definitely recommend Janet Vogel of jansshitzupuppies.com.
> We lost our shih tzu of 14 years a few months ago.  We went about 3 weeks and realized our home was too empty without a dog.  We love the shihtzu breed and started researching onlin, found Jan on American Kennel Club site.  After emailing, speaking with Jan and looking at her web site I knew this was the person I wanted to get my puppy from.
> We chose Rocky, Silky and Buster’s baby.  We picked Rocky up from Jan’s home at 8 weeks old.  We were impressed with the adult dogs and the interaction Jan had with them, seeing the loving environment they were being raised in.  
> Rocky is doing great, he loves to play.  At night we do put him in a cage to sleep and during the day if he needs a nap he goes back to his cage for a nap, so cute. He is pretty familiar with going outside to potty, which is nice.
> Jan really cares about her puppies and so grateful I found her online.  She has been so helpful and supportive.  Jan would send pictures/videos of Rocky every week so nice.
> The Phelps Family
> Normal, IL
> Silky’s Puppy

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After losing our 14 year old Shih-Tzu, we knew we needed another Shih-Tzu puppy in our lives. After searching online, we found Jan and decided to visit her home to meet her and her adult dogs. Once we selected a puppy from her litter, she kept us up to date via text message, and sent many pictures of the puppies as they grew. We felt very “in the loop” as Jan always went out of her way to send updates. The day we went to Jan’s home to pick up our puppy, Mika, she provided many supplies and helpful tools to make sure our puppy had a smooth transition from her home to ours. Overall, we would strongly recommend Jan to anyone interested in adopting one of her puppies. She is incredibly helpful throughout the entire adoption process, and she gives her puppies such love and care. We love Mika to pieces and we are so grateful for Jan!

*Rebecca

*Lady Indigo & Buster's puppy

*Born: 03/24/2019

I highly recommend Jan’s AKC Purebred Shih Tzu puppies for her attention to detail, experience and love of her pets and puppies. Her adult dogs are her pets and are part of her clean home. When you are greeted by them, they are sweet and have been trained well. You know then what kind of personality your puppies will have since they are led by example. Jan prepares you for everything and is very thorough. I followed her routine with Yogi and we are doing great so far. The transition has been good due to that consistency and from going from one loving family to another. Thank you Jan for all your knowledge, love and attention you give to your pets and puppies.

*Gloria

*Lady Indigo & Buster's puppy

*Born: 03/24/2019

After losing my 15 year old Shih-Tzu, my household was no longer the same. I knew that I needed another Shih-Tzu puppy to help bring life back into my home and heart. After doing research online for a few weeks, I found Janet's Instagram page. I love how she displayed the puppies, and took care of them. I had visited her website, and reached out to her regrading the process of adopting one of her puppies. She was very patient and kind to answer all the questions I had to make sure this was a perfect fit. Once I decided on the puppy I wanted from her litter, she kept me up to date with pictures and videos through email and text messages since I was unable to visit her in person. Janet is very welcoming and helps ensure everyone knows what to expect when having a new puppy. She sends you a breakdown of everything you need to know and makes sure you are not alone in the process. The day I picked up my puppy from the airport, it was such an easy process. Janet had sent a picture of the person who will be handling the dog, so I could easily find them in the airport. Once the puppy handler landed in my location, he gave me all the necessary items Janet had sent, and he took a picture to show that I am the person who received the puppy. I would say if you are having any doubts with adopting from Janet, don't! I would strongly recommend adopting from her. This was my first time ever adopting from someone whom I never met, but once you speak to Janet, you instantly feel like she has been in a life for a while. She keeps you in the loop with everything going on, and makes sure you are doing okay well after receiving the puppy. My little guy helps bring a smile onto my families face, and laughter into our hearts. With his silly behaviors, always wanting to play, and giving lots of kisses, I could not be more happier with my experience. I will definitely get another puppy from her in the near future! 

* Jessily

*Lady Indigo & Buster's puppy

Born: 03/24/2019

  "We just wanted to thank the Vogels for allowing us to adopt Daisy (Happy).  She has been such a joy to our family.  She is spunky, loving, and a perfect match for us.   After losing our Shih Tzu, Max, it was a hard decision to adopt again, but we are so glad we found Jan on the AKC website.  It was so worth the trip from West Michigan to Indiana to pick up our new little girl.  Jan’s  four adult Shih Tzus were a pleasure to meet.  You can see these dogs are truly a part of her family.   We appreciate all the information she provided us in order to have a healthy, happy Shih Tzu.   We would highly recommend adopting from Jan."  

*Jerry and Jody

*Ruffles & Buster's puppy

*Born: 05/04/2019

"So in love! After losing my beloved Shih Tzu Gizmo, the void in my heart was unbearable. In time, I knew another Shih Tzu would fill my heart again. I had seen Jan's Instagram and had checked out her website. After much consideration and looking, I knew she was the perfect person to get another dog from. The love she has for four dogs and the puppies cannot be matched! The dogs are treated with so much love and care! Jan was and is such a joy and a wonderful human being. She is well informed and keeps you up to date with photos, videos, and other information as your puppy progresses. She also has so much information for you to take home so that you are confident in giving the best care to your new companion. I am so grateful to Jan for allowing me to adopt one of her puppies! Bentley has brought us so much love, joy and laughs! I highly recommend Jan if you are looking for a happy and healthy puppy."

*Melissa

*Ruffles & Buster's puppy

*Born: 05/04/2019

  "After doing a lot of research, I learned about Jan and her beautiful Shih Tzus through Instagram. Right from the moment I reached out to Jan, it's been a wonderful experience. Jan has been so professional and caring throughout the entire process. When Lady Indigo's and Buster's litter was born, Jan kept me updated on weekly basis on the health and growth of the puppies. I had an opportunity to visit the puppies at 2 weeks, 4 weeks and then at pick up - 8 weeks old. I met my beautiful puppy Xena when the litter was 2 weeks old and fell in love right away. I couldn't stop thinking about her and was so excited to bring her home. Xena was born 3.24.19 and she is the sweetest little pup ever. She is so playful and I can't imagine my life without her now. She has an amazing personality. While she is sweet, she is also feisty...and why her name "Xena" fits her perfectly (Warrior Princess) she's got a bit of both and I love it. She is energetic, smart, loving, and listens well. She is five months old now and turns heads every single time we go out for a walk. Her fur color is so beautiful. She's inherited a little bit of her mom and dad's color (gray, white, brown, black, and orange)...she's the best.

I can't recommend Jan and her ShihTzu's enough. It has been such a wonderful experience and I felt like a friend of a family and not a "customer." Jan cares about her dogs and puppies and it was evident every single time I went for a visit. She was very informative and made sure to provide me with resources I needed to be ready to bring Xena home. She recommended books, food, treats, etc. In addition, she sends emails of news that come up that could affect the breed. She is welcoming, friendly, has a great environment for her dogs, and I highly recommend her."

*Nermina

   *Lady Indigo and Buster's puppy

*Born: 3/24/2019

• We had a great experience with Jan! We had been looking for a puppy for a while, so when my husband first saw Ruffles puppies on Facebook, he knew we needed to check them out. When we got to Jan's house, the first thing we noticed when we stepped in was that there was no dog smell! Pretty amazing to me since there were 3 adults and 4 puppies living in the same house! you could tell these dogs were well taken care of and loved. Within a few days we had sent a deposit through our banks, and picked out our pup! Jan gave us a list of books to read before we took the puppy home and a list of items to purchase to make the transition easier for the puppy. She gives great structure to the puppies schedule while they are with her. All of the paperwork was clearly explained from the doctors notes to AKC paperwork. The entire process was so so smooth and 100% better than other breeders we had delt with previously. If we were to get another Shih Tzu, we will for sure call Jan! She knows what she's doing! 
• Mark and Laura 
• (Ruffles' puppy)

• After losing our beloved 15 year old Shih-Tzu, we got our new puppy from Janet a few weeks ago.  She is a first time breeder but her communication, care and knowledge is that of a veteran dog owner and lover. Her dogs are her pets and she demonstrates the same love and care for her bred dogs as we do for our own. The experience in getting our puppy was wonderful. Her dogs are raised in her meticulous home, with all the care you'd expect and with the instruction to continue that care in your own home.  She advised us of all the nutritional requirements, quality foods and vitamins, immunizations needed, training ideas, the best toys as well as the poor ones,  ensuring the healthiest long term outcome for our new puppy. Our puppy has a great temperament and we believe that is in part due to how Janet took care of the parents and their offspring. Janet is a compassionate and warm dog loving person and we hope you enjoy the same joy we have with our new puppy. 
• Mary and Arvid
• (Ruffles' puppy)

• Our experience with Jan and our Shih-Tzu pup has been thoroughly joyful.  We loved how Jan kept us up to date on our pup's development while we waited to be able to take him home.  It was clear that she and her family take excellent care of the pups and their parents.  One reason we fell in love with our little guy was seeing that his parents were so friendly, sweet, and well-behaved.  And non-shedding, what a great bonus!  Since bringing our pup home, he has been amazing - a playful, sweet, fast-learning, and cuddly addition to our home. He has an outstanding personality, making us laugh and play so often, it's hard to get anything done!  We greatly appreciate Jan's warmth, knowledge, and responsiveness, and we absolutely recommend her pups.
• Susan and Burke
• (Ruffles' puppy)

• I started searching for the perfect Shih Tzu online and found jansshihtzupuppies. She was great from sending picture of all her puppies to making arrangement to getting him to me in upstate New York. She was very professional and caring updating pictures weekly. She guided me thru the whole process and made things so simple. I want thank her for everything. Prince is so beautiful and will be loved so much in his new home. 
• Thanks a lot,  
• Scott
• (Buttons' puppy)

• We have a Shih Tzu that is 12 years old and starting to slow down and for a few years we have been wanting to get a new puppy. We were very picky on what the Shih Tzu would look like and we searched all over the Midwest trying to find the perfect one. One night we searched on puppyfind.com and looked at tons of Shih Tzus. We came across Jan's puppies and fell in love with the pictures of the litter and I reached out to her about Princess aka Addison Wrigley. Jan got back to us right away and said she was available and sent us more photos and videos so we could make a decision. We fell in love with Addison and put a deposit on her right away. Jan kept us up to date with pictures and videos the whole time until we got to pick Addison up. Jan was so nice and helpful and made our experience wonderful! I recommend her to anyone who is looking for a Shih Tzu puppy! 
• I was unable to pick her up when she was ready to come home due to being on vacation and my husband and his dad went to pick her up. I was sad I was unable to meet her in person. Jan sent home a bag with lots of info on a new puppy including health records and all the information we needed. 
• Addison is such a great addition to our family and we are so thankful that we found Jan. 
• Thanks so much Jan for making our experience wonderful and I am so glad we found you. 
• Christine and Doug 
• (Buttons' puppy)

• My husband and I went through all the available Shih-Tzu pups on AKC website and I fell in love with Coffee (Duchess), especially her beautiful red and white color, which surprised me. Coffee is the cutest Shih-Tzu pup I have ever seen. 
• So, my husband and I decided to contact Jan. Jan is a professional and responsible breeder. She would update pictures of Coffee once or twice a week, and emailed us useful guides to read. We drove about 4 hours to pick up Coffee. It was a nice experience to meet Jan in person and see Buster, Buttons, Ruffles, and the pups play around. What a lovely family! 
• Jan gave us a package to take home, which included all the paperwork and info we needed, plus a book written by her husband called, Growing up in Vietnam.
• Thank you for your care and professionalism, Jan! Coffee brings our family lots of joy.
• Dana and Dan
• (Buttons’ puppy) 

• After losing our precious Shih Tzu, Mia, after 13 years I was lost despite our other animals I love dearly to fill the void, nothing could replace the love and devotion I had from my Shih Tzu, Mia. Not to replace her, because nothing can, I found Jan and her precious Buster and Ruffles who led me to "Boo", our "Lola."  Lola is the most precious, beautiful, loveable pup. I saw Jan's puppies on a reputable site, contacted Jan, who instantly replied with a warm welcome and a magnified wealth of information about her puppies. She welcomed me into her home to come visit the puppies and was immediately impressed by the cleanliness, warmth and welcome I received from her, her husband, Tom, as well as her 3 Shih Tzus, Ruffles, Buster & Buttons. I was hooked immediately. It was a hard decision because all of her puppies are beautiful, clean and friendly, but we chose our beautiful, Lola. Since bringing her home, Lola slept through the night on her very first night, is more than loveable and a pure joyful addition to our family. We are beyond thrilled and so pleased to have met Jan and Tom and their beautiful family. I highly recommend Jan and would definitely purchase from her again. This is a champion family without a doubt. 
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• Linda 
• Ruffles & Buster's puppy 
• Lola, born 10/25/17

• How very fortunate we were to have found Jan on the AKC breeders website.  This was our first experience with a breeder, and what a pleasure it has been. Jan and Tom probably thought we would never leave on our first visit.  We so appreciated the updates that Jan provided while Chloe (formerly Goldie) was too young to come home.  Jan has quickly responded to our emails, and HER follow up to check on our little girl’s progress is appreciated.  She truly loves what she is doing, and cares about her puppies and their parents. 
• Chloe has brought such joy to our household.  She is our fifth ShihTzu (best breed ever!).  She definitely takes after her dad, Buster.  Big personality in a little package.  
• Thank you, Jan and Tom, for the knowledge you shared, and for providing a caring start for your little puppies.
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• Blessing,
• Bill & Martha 
• Rufffles & Buster's puppy
• Chloe, born 10/25/2017

• I began my search for the perfect Shih Tzu back in the summer. There were so many puppy scams going on online that I was very nervous to purchase one. However, I came across Jan's Shih Tzu puppies.com and gave Jan a call.  I was extremely excited and instantly felt comfortable with Jan over our phone conversation. She only had one puppy left and it was a boy. (Rusty-now "Miles") I guess you can say that they had saved the best for last. LOL  Jan and her husband Tom were extremely welcoming in their home and very knowledgeable about how to care for our new pup.  He has made our home feel complete and has adapted to his new family very well. 
• Thank you so much for our Miles!
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• Victor & Davida 
• Ruffles & Buster's puppy
• Miles, born 10/25/2017
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• Over the last 18 years we have had 3 Shih Tzus and recently purchased a female from Jan. Let me start by saying Jan raises her puppies in a spotless family home not a puppy farm as our first puppy was, and we had a lot of problems. The care Jan's puppies receive is the same the future owners hopefully will provide. The temperament of the sire Buster is wonderful and showing up in our Samantha, and also, in a male Wilson, my friend has adopted. Very loving and affectionate puppy. Jan was very helpful, caring, and accommodating during this adoption and I cannot say enough great things about her. 
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• Thank you, Jan.
• Bob 
• Ruffles & Buster's puppy
• Samantha, born 10/25/2017

• I am so thankful to have found Jan's website during our search for a puppy. We have had 2 Shih Tzu in the past and love the gentleness of the breed. Our little Tito (Ruffles and Buster's  puppy, Woody) did not disappoint!  On our first visit to Jan's home to view the puppies we were impressed by the cleanliness and obvious love she has for her dogs. Her 3 adult dogs were very calm and friendly. She kept us up to date weekly with either pictures or videos which we shared with many family and friends. Throughout the entire process we had open communication. She provided helpful general information regarding the care of the breed and also specifics like the name of the food and treats that he had been on so we could provide a seamless transition to our home. Tito is a wonderful loving puppy, great with the grandchildren and very playful. We look forward to many years with him.
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• Mary Kay and Kevin 
• Ruffles & Buster's puppy
• Tito, born 10/25/2017

• Last August we lost our Shih Tzu of 15 years. We were looking for another Shih Tzu when we found Janet’s website. We looked at the puppies and were so intrigued. We contacted Janet and let her know that we were interested in one of the female puppies that she had coming in two weeks. After the puppies were born we were able to pick one out that would be ours to take home. We were so excited! Janet was especially helpful in this whole process. We had not had a puppy in fifteen years so it was going to be a challenge. But, we were up for it! Janet was so helpful in giving us the tools to bring home with our puppy. From feeding her immune supplement wafers to watching her when she is out in the yard, and everything! We recommend Janet. She is so caring and giving. You can tell she puts a lot of effort into her puppies. 
• Thank you so much Janet. 
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• Susan and Steve 
• Ruffles & Buster's puppy
• Gia, born 10/25/2017

• My wife and I had a Shih Tzu for 14 years; he passed away and we were heart broken. Over our 50 plus years of marriage and raising a family we have had other breeds of dogs who have lived with us. We decided another Shih Tzu was the best choice for us.
• We scoured the internet for Shih Tzu puppies and talked to a few breeders. We wanted a puppy that was raised in a home rather than one from a pet store or puppy mill.
• Jan Vogel had the exact type of situation we were comfortable with. We drove 390 miles to visit Jan, her puppies, as well as the sire and dam of the litter. The adult dogs were very well behaved and dogs that anyone would be proud to own. Our puppy, Chief, was about as cute and lovable that you will ever find. It was very obvious Chief had been worked with and the socialization process was well under way.
• Jan was very honest and professional in the adoption process. She also offered excellent suggestions for living with a puppy and especially a Shih Tzu.
• Our puppy, Chief is everything and more we were looking for. It was a very easy adoption for us as well as for the dog. 
• We are so grateful for all the effort Jan has obviously exercised to provide us with such a happy, healthy puppy. Even our local vet was very impressed with our puppy, commenting “I can certainly tell this puppy has already been well socialized.”
• We would very highly recommend Jan and her Shih Tzu puppies.
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• Don and Rosie 
• Buttons and Buster’s puppy
• Chief Odie, born 01/9/2018

• During our long search for the perfect Shih Tzu we are so glad to have found Janet and her puppies. This is our first pet ever and Jan was so helpful and informative during the adoption process. She was in constant contact with us and gave us so much helpful information along the way.  Our visit to her home was friendly and not rushed. I loved the video and pics she sent before our pup was ready to come home. We have followed her recommendations on food and vitamins and our puppy is healthy and thriving. We are enjoying Tazer (formerly Bear) so much. He makes us smile every day! 
• Thank you, Jan!
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• Fred and Barb 
• Tazer, born 01/09/2018
• Buttons and Buster's puppy

• I had such a great experience with Jan. The moment I found her website I knew that I would be getting a puppy from her.  She allowed me into her home to meet Buster, Buttons, and Ruffles.  When Buttons was pregnant I was able to visit her. 
• Jan answered my many questions and phone calls without hesitation. After the babies were born I was able to visit them, and Jan sent me a picture or a video everyday. I was so pleased with my experience that I would 100% recommend Jan's puppies to anyone.  The puppies, and the mommy and daddy are in a loving clean environment. 
• I have my Kassi home now and I am in love.
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• Laura 
• Buttons and Buster's puppy
• Kassi, born 09/05/2018

• Working with Janet was easy and enjoyable from beginning to end. Along the way we were sent pictures of our puppy which allowed us to enjoy watching her grow from the beginning.
• Winnie, our new puppy, is smart, playful and truly adorable.  We could not be happier with the experience or the outcome.
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• Dan & Cara
• Buttons and Buster's puppy
• Winnie, born 09-05-2018

Ruffles' six Christmas puppies are all adopted.

Lady Indigo's four beautiful puppies are all adopted.