When we got our shima she was scared and jumpy. Fragile. her whole life she feared everyone but me and my husband. This is not a dog breeder that is reputable. This is a puppy mill read more

I bought my Frodo, many years ago, he lived for about 12 years and he was a blessing to me. I still miss him very much and would like to buy another. He had a wonderful personality. read more

I purchased sweet molly brown about 11 years ago. She was so special to me, I still miss her. I never had a dog that was so good with everyone she met. Hopefully I can get back to Washington and get another side kick. read more

We had the best experience from Cordia @ Sweet shima. Sorry that a few didn't but Hula's bill of health when getting hula was clean. Her temperament exceptional. She exceeded puppy classes, adult classes and agility. She loved children, other animals, and especially elderly. She runs like a race car, and look at us when we talk to her. No excess barking thank you Jesus. We are blessed my only regret is that we didn't get two! read more

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The two puppies we rescued from here were amazing! Definitely can't wait to get another great dog from here!

I absolutely adore our little Lucibelle Joy! She has an excellent temperament and loves everyone! Have had zero health issues and she's now almost 6. Anytime we go anywhere people fall in love with her! We had an very positive experience with Cordia. Yes the place is a run down trailer, but no odor and dogs appear healthy and happy. I only have one regret, th be that I didn't get two! I wish Lucy had a little playmate. read more

Sweet Shimas - Our sweet little Lucibelle Joy - Pet Breeders Near Me - Deer Park, Washington

We bought our sweet Arya from Sweet Shimas in April 2020. The gentleman I met with was very nice and very informative. The buying process was simple. Due to Covid-19, he met me with Arya in a parking lot. She was the only one left and the smallest of the litter. He was very nice and stayed so I could talk his ear off and ask him all of the questions. She was a little older (12 weeks) and she was current on all of her shots (she had already had 3 sets of shots). Again: this breeder is wonderful. Yes, please do call them. They are quality breeders. Now let's talk about the light of my life. Arya is amazing. She is sweet, loving, playful, quiet. She potty trained immediately. She doesn't chew, she doesn't bark, she is amazing with everyone; young and old. I take her with me everywhere. The vet said she is in perfect health. She has no teeth problems or joint problems. Her eyes are perfect and don't protrude. She is a dream dog. I am so thankful for this breeder. They have figured out how to give us the absolute perfect dog. We will be adding another Sweet Shima to our pack soon! read more

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Rocky lived to 16 years old. He was potty trained & socialized when I got him. He was very smart little guy & seemed well cared for.

This is a puppy mill. My dog was and still is scared and very passive from whatever he was out through. He was originally taken by someone else and brought back because they "couldn't bond". After that, I don't think they thought they would be able to sell him and I could tell they had stopped grooming or taking care of him. This was 6 years ago. I just saw them in here and wanted to warn others away. I'd been under the impression they had closed. read more

I have to put my 2 cents in here. We bought a little girl from Sweet Shimas in April of 2018. We love her to death!! One of the sweetest, smartest, playful dogs we have ever owned!! Yes they live in an unorthodox home. So what?! When I was there, you sit in a seperate room(to protect the health of the puppies) you can see all the puppies and moms through the windows. All were happy, healthy, playing and clean. Never saw filth, or smelled anything! Our puppy was clean and fresh and a lover the second she was put in our arms! I saw workers busy with chores about the place too! Cordia does the right thing by giving smaller dose shots, making you change shoes, hand sanitize your hands before touching etc. Our baby has been nothing but healthy and happy. Would not hesitate to buy another one and just might. read more

Sweet Shimas - Our Shima Sophie! Light of our life!! - Pet Breeders Near Me - Deer Park, Washington

I got my little shima from them years ago. I had the most wonderful little man for almost 16 years. He was super healthy and happy when I got him and the communication in the beginning from the breeder was great. He was the best little friend. I would buy another dog from these breeders in a heartbeat! read more

We bought our dog 4yrs ago. First it was going to be 850$, then we get a phone call from breeder saying when you come pick up your dog it's going to be 950$. He wasn't even a year old , found out he has Evans disease, spent thousand of dollars saving him and he's still sick. Conditions at this place aren't good at all read more

We have just purchased our third Shima from Sweet Shimas. We have nothing but good to say about the process. We are given plenty of time to let the pups or dogs choose us!! Our second was a rescue return which came with some problems but they were fully disclosed and he is now a wonderful pet. The pups are feisty and obviously in great health with loving hands to care for them. read more

I got my "Bunky" a year and a half ago.., he is happy, healthy and such a blessing! I just want to say Thank you!

I bought a Shima from here,and she is very smart. I was really skeptical and would not recommend her. My pup so far is fine and I love her to the moon and back but this place is nothing more than a puppy mill. She over charges for the pups. Charges you sales tax that I doubt she turns in to the state. Was supposed to see a lot of pups and got shown 2. I feel for the babies there as it gets really cold there in the winter as a lot of the pups were outside. The thing is I feel I rescued a puppy from this awful place at a terrific price. You can buy a pure bred pup cheaper. read more

I am sorry to say this but I have to change my review. My puppy is now 9 months old and has terrible allergies. She scratches all day. Have spent a small fortune on vet bills but nothing has worked. Have talked to 2 other people who have her Shimas that also have bad allergies. I love my little girl so much and will do anything for her but if this is genetic, then she should find out which dogs of hers are carriers and stop breeding them. It is so sad to see them scratching all day. However, I think that she is just in it for the money and probably won't stop breeding. Sad! read more

We got our little dog from here a little over 3 years ago and we love him to death. He is the best dog ever and so good with kids. My daughter and I both have dog allergies and he doesn't bother either of us read more

We got a puppy from Cordia last May. He was 7 months old and our first dog. I thought getting an older puppy would make the housebreaking easier. This was a puppy born to Cordia's dog and had never been anywhere in a car. He had been overlooked when the puppies from the other breeders came and went. He is extremely uncomfortable around men and children. We have to "catch" him sometimes and he is a very loud barker. The buying experience was not that pleasant. She assured us she would have several dogs that met our criteria ready for us to look at when we came to our appointment. Instead we were shown a bunch of much smaller puppies which were not potty pad trained, plus the dog we got (who just hid). We have had pay for specialized dog training to make our dog into some semblence of the puppy promised in the ad. It's been discouraging, and I feel like we got duped. Would I do it again? Yes, but I would not buy one raised by Cordia and be prepared for the barking. read more

To the person that just bought a puppy a few months ago....my dogs allergies started around age 2. I have files of vet bills and have had him recently allergy tested, the poor guy is allergic to everything including humans! I hope you don't have any issues with your puppy. We are currently giving him allergy shots with hopes this will help him. Not the dogs fault, this is the result of a bad breeder who does not care about the animals, only the money. read more

I bought a puppy from this lady and everything was very secretive. She was very rude and and she brought 1 puppy at a time out which I looked at two. This puppy has been to vet constantly since getting her 3 months ago. She had double ear infections and she has a deformity in her teeth and jaw on the left side and the tooth is going to have to be removed and the abcess under chin will be taken care of. After 6 weeks on antibiotics this is the outcome. She only guarantees a new puppy so I could bring this one back (after bonding and nurturing for 3 months) and get a new puppy and start over. Not when you have bonded you can't. I do not recommend this breeder to anyone, read more

We have two dogs from Sweet Shimas. They are the lights of our lives and I love them more than anything. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend buying from Sweet Shimas. The facility is disgusting to say the least. The owner seems very concerned about hygiene but one look at the place will tell you that she isn't. Our two sweet princesses were so dirty and matted when we got them and as far as I know hadn't been bathed in weeks. The trailer that they were kept in was so filthy that both of them came back to their forever home with giardia. After countless visits to the vet, medications, tests and massive amounts of carpet cleaning, it finally went away. I called the owner and spoke to her about it and she honestly didn't even seemed concerned that her puppies that she was selling had parasites. I just feel so bad for the poor dogs. The females are overbred and they claim that there is no incest but half the time they have no idea who the real fathers are of their dogs. This was admitted to me by the owner while I was there. They use photos of MY dogs on their website now saying that they are the parents of brand new puppies which is impossible because we have had them for over two years. The bottom line is, this place isn't honest or reputable. They brag about their BBB rating but I have no idea how their rating is good. If anything, the poor dogs need to be rescued from that awful place because it is no better than your average puppy mill. read more

I feel sad reading some bad reviews for Cordia and her place. I normally don't write reviews but I feel like I have to write something to let people know my experience with her. We recently got two puppies from her. And have been to her place twice. Cordia is always there for me through email or phone, she has tons of knowledge and care about everyone of her puppy. Yes, she does question a lot for you. But I finally realized that is because she cares about the puppies so much, and want to make sure they will go the right home. If she is only in the money, she would probably sell you puppies without questions. If I would buy puppies, and I would definitely buy from her again, here are the reason: 1. Shima are so adorable. 2. Cordia makes herself available all the time even at night over the phone. 3. Cordia will still look after you even after you bought the puppy from her. I don't know how many breeders will do that... read more

Not going to go into detail with this review on Sweet Shimas, just look at other review concerning dogs with Giardia parasite, and our experience is a mirror image of the same problem. We love our little Shima, they are awesome dogs, but it appears that there is a good possibility that they have issues with the Giardia Parasite. My only suggestion is if you purchase a dog from Sweet Shimas. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR VET FOR THE SAME DAY YOU BRING YOUR DOG HOME!!! Set it up so when he or she has their first stool, you will be ready to take it in to your vet for testing for this parasite. It is extremely difficult to treat and needs your immediate attentions!!!! read more

Do not purchase from this puppy mill!!!!! I'm the second person in 6 weeks that spent almost $1000 and was sold a puppy with Parvo. Not only did she not make it right, she told both of us our individual vets were lying to us. She was extremely defensive and argumentative before hanging up on me. read more

We bought a sweet little girl from this breeder a few months ago. Yes, when we drove up to the trailer where all the dogs and puppies stay we were wondering if we had made a mistake. I was greeted by a very friendly woman that asked me to remove my shoes, sanitize my hands and I think put on a coverup over my clothes. She did tell me they had someone bring a dog in that had Parvo a while back which created a bad time for them for a while. The area I was in was clean. When she brought our puppy to me she was clean. When I asked to see another puppy she was a bit uncomfortable but brought her out. She wasn't as clean but both puppies looked healthy and happy. Shortly after bringing her home we had to treat her for Kennel Cough. We absolutely love our little girl. She wasn't at all familiar with a pad for doing her business on, but trained well. Our Mayzi is a loving and very confident dog with us. She does not care for children at all and can be snappy. She's quite the barker and when not at home will bark at just about any noise or movement. It's been stressful taking her anywhere. She and our one year old Shi Tzu loved each other from the start. Out of curiosity I purchased a DNA test for her. She came back Poodle, Chinese Crested, Maltese, Schnauzer, Chihuahua and West Highland White Terrier. We can see the Crested and Poodle well. All and all my only regret is the price I allowed myself to pay for an unregistered dog. These sweet puppies need homes. read more

i am amazed to read two such negatives reviews about Sweet Shimas. I have dealt with Cordia for 6 or 8 years and never thought a bunch of negative things. I bought my first dog from her. Of course my puppy, sweet Sally Simone was a baby and acted like one. Of course i had to potty train her. She was a sweet, precious and beloved little friend. I happily returned to Cordia for my next little girl Lulu. I also usually live in the country and when I moved to the city for a while, I walked Lulu down to the corner grocery on a ribbon to show her off, so gently did she walk on leash and self taught at that. My dogs bark alerts for people coming to the house, strange cars coming into my driveway and the nosy darn deer that snoop around the yard. Protecting the household is a dog's natural job. I have a sick guy living in my house and my dogs spend hours and hours sitting quietly on his lap, sitting in his chair, snuggling him and comforting him. One of them a male, Roger Dodge, I also got from Cordia, insists on draping himself behind his neck in the recliner where he can diligently lay sentry and watch out the window for things to be concerned about. When my friend walks them down to the mailbox they romp and chase the birds and each other and bark joyfully at any perceived intruder. Once the intruders are defined as friend or known quantity the barking stops. My little guards have done their duty. I would address Cordia's diligence regarding health and welfare of her dogs. She has idiots calling frequently to consider and choose puppies. Some of them go from breeder to breeder and who knows what they carry along with them? I am also expected to sanitize my hands and wear crocs and visit in her "public" room. So? I know that she is diligent to not only address any possibility of illness but performs rescues as well. And seeks to educate the rest of us morons about keeping our pets well. Neither Cordia nor I take our doggies out in the car much. Some of them like it. Some do not. I would not hesitate to patronize Sweet Shimas to find another quality little friend. Patricia P read more

in Feb 2016 I went to this womans house/breeding facility....I wrote a review after seeing the horrendous conditions these animals were subjected to....She has replied that I never came to her business. Well, I did. She showed 1 dog at a time, I had to take my shoes off and put her nasty crocs on to enter the added on porch with a couple of park benches in it to sit on. She had an old brown cocker spaniel she was taking care of because it had bit a child...her daughter was smoking in her vehicle when I arrived and the outside of her trailer/house/kennel with tires was disgusting. There were old travel trailers and broken down cars littering the property. She told me her and her "vet" experimented with getting just the right temperament for these dogs...they are about 12 different breeds mixed together. And she said she has had some horrible turnouts (wondered what she did with those poor little dogs. Crazy and scary!! I ended up going elsewhere to find my puppy and I hope everyone else will as well. she should be shut down and reported for animal abuse. You can say I wasn't there if you like, but we both know I was and couldn't wait to shower when I got home to get rid of your filth that I was afraid I brought home with me! read more

We just adopted a puppy a week and a half ago and I was very skeptical after reading some of these reviews but we had a very different experience. While I would not want to live at the Sweet Shima center, it smelled clean and the dogs were well cared for and not disgusting. Gina gave our puppy a bath and blow dried him completely before we left. The dogs appeared well cared for and loved. I was worried it would be so gross that I would not be able to step inside as I have horrible allergies. I sat in the visiting room for an hour visiting with different puppies and I had absolutely no allergic or asthma reaction. I contacted multiple Shima owners through Instagram to get their perspective and they reassured me that their dogs were healthy. I am super squeamish about smells and dirt and so was pleasantly surprised that our experience does not match some of the negative reviews here. It isn't a fancy house and it is a converted trailer of sorts but it didn't feel like a puppy mill or anything disgusting or horrible. Again, I wouldn't live there but I had no problem adopting a dog from there and they clearly love the dogs and spend a lot of time cleaning, grooming and loving the animals. read more