Puppies are like potato chips, you can't have just one!
Our faith and our family are important to us. And for that reason we do not take calls, show or negotiate for puppies on Sunday. Thanks for understanding.
Home of the Biewer and Biro Yorkies.
Our Story
Sunny South puppies is owned and operated by Alvin and Irene Schlabach along with their daughter Tabitha.
We are located in the sunny country side of Dade City, Florida.
Our goal is to raise puppies in a healthy, sanitary environment and prepare them to be the best pets possible. We spend a lot of time with our puppies, making sure their needs are met and accustoming them to being around people and socializing well with other humans.
We are very concerned with the health of our dogs! We are always in attendance (if it means staying up all night) when one of our dam's is whelping! We never go to bed without checking on each and every one of our canine family. No dog or puppy is considered undesirable and not worthy of humane care and the gentle touch of human hands.
Our pets give freely to us their love and loyalty without reserve, And they deserve to be treated with the same, and it is our pleasure to do so!
We regularly engage the services of a licensed veterinarian. Our dogs and puppies are vaccinated by a veterinarian and receive health certificates before leaving for their new homes.
We offer a one year health guarantee against all genetic or hereditary diseases. Please click on our health guarantee link for further information.
We appreciate you, (our customers) and believe that you deserve to be treated with honesty and respect and our pledge to you is to be up front with you always, and to do everything we can to make your adoption of one of our puppies a pleasant experience.
Our faith and our family are important to us and for that reason we do not sell or show our puppies on Sundays.
Be advised, we must charge a 7% sales tax on all Florida State residence.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns you might have.
Alvin, Irene & Tabitha Schlabach
Irene Schlabach
Life's Abundance Field Representative
ID #4007881
Contact Us
Looking for more information on one of our puppies?
give us a call at, cell: (270)725-7171 or email us using the form.
Be sure you include your email address, the name of the puppy you are inquiring about,
your name and phone number.
We are always happy to help you pick out the puppy that is just right for you!
Testimonials
We love to hear from you!
If you have adopted a puppy from us and want to share your experience with others who view our puppies, please click on the red button to leave us a email message with a short description of your experience, include a picture, your name, and we will be happy to post it here! In writing your description try to keep it down to 60 words or less.
Thank you so much.
Kathleen Karch
Hello Irene,
I just wanted to send you an update on our puppy Rocky. He is such a good boy, fully house trained now, loves his walks, playing fetch and cuddling up on the couch. Always happy and full of energy. He and his doodle brother Theo are best friends and always sharing toys and snuggling together. We love him so much and are so happy to have him. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Kathleen Karch
12/22/24
Jo Ann
Mimi and Muffin are happy to be together in their new home! Thanks Irene for these 2 beautiful puppies!
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Pat Weber
Hi Irene,
Lucca (Maggie) turns 3 today!! She is such a smart dog,loves people and has the perfect temperment. She is such a joy to me and makes me laugh everyday. Thank you!!
Pat Weber
01/06/25
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Osanna DeCosmo
I can not say enough to tell you how thankful I am for Irene and her family for the kindness they show to their dogs and puppies.
My Dog Lacy has been the sweetest, well mannered dog since I purchased her 2&1/2 years ago.
Many Blessings to you this Christmas and always,
Lacy May and
Osana DeCosmo
01/16/25
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Joy Thompson
This is Harley and we have had him for a little 2 years now! I love him with all my heart, he brings so much joy to our lives!!! He is so smart and loves his family!!!
Joy Thompson
11/17/24
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Amanda Richardson
Beau and Ruby are doing great! They turned 3 this year. They are the best of friends and have brought so much love and joy into our lives. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The Richardson's
12/22/24
Cheryl & Glen
We are so in love with Bentley! He has brought so much joy to our lives. Despite his small stature he is big on personality and enjoys floating around in the pool like we do. So glad we found Irene at Sunny South Puppies. She is an excellent and caring breeder.
Lisa
I got Niko, now Neville, June 20,2024 from Irene and her husband. They were wonderful to work with. Irene sent videos as well as photos anytime I requested them. It showed me his amazing personality, I live rather far and I was invited up to meet him but chose to trust her and the videos she sent, he is everything and more than i could have wanted. He is very well socialized, so happy and loves everyone. He fit right in with my other dogs and the cats even play with him
06/25/24.
Bonnie
This little guy is Chewbacca (we call him Chewy) he is a little over a year old and he weighs 5lbs.
Thank you, Irene, for introducing him to us. Oh, and he loves his stuffed animal play toys (especially his Chewbacca one) oh and Irene, I still watch your babies on your web site. Hoping to maybe get him a sister someday.
Thanks again. Bonnie
05/07/24
Carol Biedrzycki
Happy 1st. birthday to my Biewer Terrier, Honey Bee! Born on June 13,2023, she weighs in a little shy of 4 lbs. Right now her hair is cut short for the hot and humid summer, but she is a true beauty when her coat is long. She never ceases to amaze me how affectionate and well behaved she is, and i just love her to death!! There is no question I've been blessed by discovering Irene's Sunny South Puppies. Hats off to Irene, Alvin and Tabitha for bringing such joy to my life.
Mary Jo and Frank Artura from Springhill FL.
Milo turned four, 6/22/24 He is one of 5 babies born to Tucker and Seylah. He has changed lives for everyone since bringing him home 4 years ago. He is beautiful, smart, and loves life. Thank you, Irene and your family, for bringing a world of joy to so many people with your babies. Love.
Sharon
I want everyone to know how wonderful Sunny South Puppies are. I highly recommend this breeder!! This is Finn (Binky) I got him from Irene and her family. He is the sweetest puppy. I got to go meet him before I brought him home. Which was great. I see what his environment was like Irene and her family take great care of their dogs/puppies. If I'm ever going to get another puppy I would get it from Summy South Puppies.... It's awesome!!!
Shelly Lynn Ponzo
This is Reese, He just turned 8 years old.
He is the best dog ever!
04/22/24
Shelly has been with us for many years! Thank you Shelly
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CLEREECE SCHWABEDISSEN
We was so Blessed to find Irena and her family for our little boy Toby.
He is so sweet and at 5 months 3.3 pounds. He is now a little brother to our 6 year old male small yorkie . Whom had lost his older sister and older brother two weeks apart. Leaving all of us sad. I took a change on Irena and her family. Being new to Florida and she didn’t let us down. She helped us decide which little one would be best for us. He is loving his big brother WestinO. Thanks
03/11/24
BETTY, LYN, MOODY, PRISSY & GINGER
We want to thank you for our 2 additions to our family this Christmas, Priscilla (Prissy) Rose and Ginger Mist are bringing us joy everyday. They are beautiful, healthy and already socially adjusted puppies.
We appreciate all your help and advice concerning our new babies. You can tell that they come from a loving home and not just a breeder. They are the perfect addition to our family.
We all wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy New Year.
Betty, Lyn, Moody (the cat), Prissy and Ginger
12/21/23
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KAREN PAGES
We are so excited to celebrate Janie's first Christmas! She is 7 months old now and just brings us so much joy! Wishing you a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Karen Pages
12/21/23
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SHARON KOZAR AND TOM DELORIE
Hi Irene,
We are excited to spend our first holiday with Teddy (a Biro Yorkie originally named Chai) He is the sweetest puppy and shares kisses with everyone he meets. He is still tiny, under 3 lbs at 8 months, but perfectly healthy! Wishing you and your family many Blessings this Christmas.
Sharon Kozar and Tom Delorie
12/22/23
ERIKA GONZALEZ
"I am so thankful I found Irene. Her puppies are adorable and of quality as she babies them at home with there parents until they are ready to go home with you. My little Gigi ( formerly Carma) is such a sweet little doll and so playful and cute. Everyone loves her. She is a little over 2 lbs currently at 16 weeks. I will definitely consider getting her a little sister in the future"
Erika
12/23/23
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Osana DeCosmo
Another Christmas with my special Lacy,
I am so, happy to have found such a loving family & breeder
Merry Christmas to you and your family
Osana DeCosmo
Karen Pages
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We can’t thank you enough for our precious little Biewer Yorkie puppy! Janie is doing great! We just had her check up at 14 weeks she is 2.4 lbs and very healthy. We just love her and she has quickly become the boss of the family. Thank you for welcoming us into your home and letting us visit her several times before she could come home with us. You always answered my questions and shared your knowledge of raising healthy puppies. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a healthy happy puppy! God Bless You, Karen and Nick
09/21/23
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Rayetta
While in search of a Biewer Terrier, I came across Sunny South Puppies, Mrs. Irene and her family. What a blessing. I could not have been more pleased. Brought Gabby home about a month ago, all 2.4 pounds of her. We have been in puppy bliss and chaos since. Lol. On our first visit to our vet (just 4 days after pick up), he marveled at what a healthy puppy Gabby is. Again, thank you, Mrs. Irene and family for the wonderful addition to my family.
Rayetta & Gabby
08/02/23
Ana Montero
Irene and her daughter were just the best. I was able to come visit Copper, now known as Chewee prior to him being ready to come home to Bradenton with me. They were both quite helpful and very sweet. So blessed to have fornd them. I am beyond happy with Chewee as he is the sweetest boy with an amazing personality and great demeanor Thank you again!
07/20/23
Pat Weber
Hi Irene;
I wanted you to see Lucca (Maggie) who just turned 1 1/2 years old.
She is the perfect lap dog! friendly, playful, and has such a good temperament.
Thanks again for my perfect Lucca!
Pat Weber
07/12/23
Dennis and Mickey Haynes
This little lady has brought so much joy into our lives. We named her Grace, Gracy for short, because God planned her for us. Plus, she's full of grace with her walk and personality.
Thank you so much Irene!!!
Sincerely,
06/17/23
OSANA DECOSMO
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Today is Marigold and Mordecai's birthday. Formally know as Wags and Wiggles. They have brought my family so much joy and love this year. Thank you so much, Irene!
OSANA DECOSMO
Lacy May has been such a blessing. She is a very loving and social dog. Thank you Irene and Tabitha for all the nurturing you give to all your dogs .
Lacy is #1
Osana DeCosmo
06/03/23
Jill Buckley
Jack and his sister LuLu just turned 2 last month and are the sweetest things to ever happen to us. We met Mrs. Irene and her daughter Tabitha when the puppies were just days old. We knew immediately that they were reputable dog breeders because they kept the puppies were in their home and not a kennel. Mrs. Irene had to feed little LuLu with a syringe hourly because she was so tiny She probably would not have survived. If you are looking for a new member of your family, I highly recommend Sunny South Puppies.
Jill Buckley
05/11/23
Pasty Brandgard
Just a note to let you know today is our sweet Toby’s first birthday! He is such fun and a joy in our lives! Thanks so much for raising these adorable puppies for others to love and enjoy!
Patsy and Andy Sokol
P.S. All of our neighbors want to steal him!
Patsy Brandgard
Mary, Jerry, Joey and Georgie
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Irene, we are over the moon with our little Georgie (aka Loki)! We cannot thank you enough for the love and patience you have with these pups right up until our transition into taking him home. Georgie is our first Shorkie, he is a very smart loving little boy and we are blessed to make him part of our family.
Thank you!
Mary, Jerry, Joey and Georgie!!
Rojas Family
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Love our dogs !
This is Sylvie and Wally
Sylvie is a year and a half and Wally is 8 months they are both so loving and well behaved. This our third time getting puppies from Ms Irene and her family, we highly recommend them!
Rojas Family
Loraine Lachance
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Rosie (was Vickie) is cuddling with her sister Daisy. They’re inseparable.
I’ve had such a wonderful experience with Irene and her family. I was allowed to visit my baby until she was old enough to come home to her new family. I highly recommend Sunny South Puppies.
Loraine Lachance
01/03/23
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Vaun Federoff
I adopted our little Kevin in November 2022 and already he has my husband and I wrapped around his little paw! Working with Irene and Tabitha while I was waiting for him to get old enough to come home was such a wonderful experience. They allowed me visits in their home each week (beautiful sparkling clean home) so we could bond and I could watch his progress. Kevin from heaven is now a gorgeous healthy 14 week old Malshi. Everyone that has met him loves him and his loving personality. Thank you Irene and Tabitha! You have helped bring such happiness to our lives!
Vaun Federoff
12/06/22