When I/we lived in NC, I purchased my first ever Shih Tzu from this breeder for my daughters who were both in college (they commuted. college was stressful and then came the lockdown.) BUT! Zoe was the best! Zoe is so calm!!!. never barks. docile. never chewed or ruined anything even when she was teething. no ankle biter here! great learner. very very social. we take here everywhere we can. kids and adults marvel at her calm nature. Zoe is 4 years old now with zero health issues! My job brought me to FL now. And we are currently looking at getting Zoe a sibling from this breeder. (so much so that we will drive from FL to PA and drive back). Thank you Steve and Ester !