I'm Shawn M., the breeder behind Amayz Italian Greyhounds located in Plains, GA. At Amayz Italian Greyhounds, we specialize in socialized puppies cared for in our family room. I will not ship but ask me about delivery at a point within 2 hours of my home. Clients are welcome to visit Plains to pick up their pup.
Puppies are listed on multiple sites.
Q. & A. with Shawn
Why did you start breeding?
Once I realized my girl was the product of indiscriminate breeding, I contacted a well-known breeder within driving distance. She told me about genetic testing and helped me start with genetically tested female and male. I love this breed and plan on getting into the showing once I retire from teaching.
What makes your program special?
I’m a very small breeder and each puppy is handled and socialized to give the new parent an outgoing and loving pup.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Niccolo
Went home
Male
Amato
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy
Went home
Male
Girl
Went home
Female
Sweet Baby James
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Shawn
Shawn has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.
Contract & health guarantee
Shawn may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Shawn offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Shawn directly.
Amayz Italian Greyhounds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Shawn M.
Litter update on 23 Oct. •
Yes. There are 4 puppies in this litter, 2 were reserved before birth. Mama Resa is in the middle, the grand dame is the white faced Zin at 17 years of ago and Navy is the solid blue on the left.
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Cyan and Resa's litter
Shawn M.
Program update on 18 Oct. •
Resa/Cyancoming up on that 6 week mark.
Shawn M.
Litter update on 26 Sept. •
Smoochy babies, eyes are opening.
Cyan and Resa's litter
Shawn M.
Litter update on 03 Sept. •
Very photogenic pups. It only took an hour to get this picture.
Marchwind Cross-Fit and Callie's litter
Shawn M.
Litter update on 30 Aug. •
The boy who would not sleep. 7 weeks, first shot and full of fun.
Marchwind Cross-Fit and Callie's litter
Shawn M.
Litter update on 24 Aug. •
Where’d she go???
Marchwind Cross-Fit and Callie's litter
Shawn M.
Litter update on 05 July •
6 weeks old today! And they love attention.
Mercury and Desi's litter
Shawn M.
Litter update on 19 June •
Out of the birthing tub an on to a real bed. It’s the largest one I could find and they are loving having more room. Poor mama is looking tired. Six is a lot of puppies for an iggy.
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Mercury and Desi's litter
Shawn M.
Litter update on 27 Mar. •
These girls are starting to open their eyes! This is when it gets really fun.
Marchwind Cross-Fit and Resa's litter
Shawn M.
Litter update on 26 Feb. •
This boy is still looking for his people. Had his home pulled out from under him. He now answers to Fig short for Figaro.
Marchwind Cross-Fit and Callie's litter
Parent dogs
Navy, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Navy
Navy is the epitome of IG elegance, my spirit girl. She has a great temperament, very loving, and wonderful DNA. She will be a first time mom and we can’t wait til these pups arrive.
Resa, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Resa
Resa is a female Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shawn decided to make her part of their program. Shawn has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Amayz Italian Greyhounds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Italian Greyhounds.
Dentition
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Profile, PRA (PRA1), Italian Greyhound Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Shawn to bring home their puppies.
Christine G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We cannot recommend this Italian Greyhound breeder highly enough! From our very first interaction, she was incredibly friendly, kind and quick to respond to all our inquiries. The communication was outstanding m; we received frequent pictures and text message updates that kept us connected to our puppy throughout the waiting process.
What truly sets her apart is the extraordinary level of dedication she showed to our family. She went far above and beyond by traveling out of state to meet us halfway between Georgia and Chicago. This kind of commitment ensures a safe and personalized transition for the puppies and speaks volumes about her integrity.
The handoff was seamless and professional. She provided us with a comprehensive folder of documentation, an initial supply of food, and thoughtful comfort items to help our puppy settle into our home.
Most importantly, our new Italian Greyhound puppy has been absolutely amazing - healthy, happy, and well-socialized. If you are looking for a dedicated, caring, and ethical breeder, look no further!
Dave R.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Shawn guided me every step of the way. There were no surprises or disappointments. Everything went very smoothly from start to finish.
This was a new addition for my 2 year old to play with, and they are both becoming inseparable quickly. Very happy with everything!
Yadi M.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
We had a great experience with Shawn! She was super informative and from our communication I could tell she really cares for the puppies. She shared photos and videos throughout the process which made us so much more excited each day to get our boy!
Matt L.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+4
We recently adopted our Italian Greyhound puppy, Jagger, through Shawn on Good Dog, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. As first-time IG owners, we were not familiar about the process of buying through a breeder, but Shawn made everything feel effortless and reassuring.
Right from our initial inquiry, Shawn's responses were incredibly prompt—often within hours, even on weekends—which helped us feel supported and excited rather than left in the dark. She walked us through every step, from health screenings and vaccinations to transportation options, answering all our questions with patience and detail.
One of the highlights was the abundance of videos and photos she shared of the litter. We got frequent updates showing Jagger and his siblings playing, eating, and growing, which allowed us to bond with him virtually before he even arrived. It was so heartwarming and helped us confirm he was the perfect fit for our family.
The pickup was seamless; Shawn met us at the airport, and meeting her there was straightforward and stress-free.
Since bringing him home, Jagger has been the picture of health and happiness—energetic, affectionate, and adjusting beautifully without any issues. Shawn provided a comprehensive booklet of care instructions tailored to Italian Greyhounds, including breed-specific watch-outs like dental care, cold sensitivity, vaccine issues and equipment suggestions.
Overall, we couldn't recommend Shawn and Good Dog more highly. If you're looking for a responsible breeder who truly cares, she's the one! Five stars all the way.
Kathryn C.
Verified owner · July 2025
We got our first Italian greyhound through Shawn here on gooddog. Shawn was so helpful and informative every step of the way with my curiosities and nerves with a new breed. We received photos and videos frequently. It’s obvious Shawn loves these puppies, and between many different breeders it was a clear choice. Our puppy is so happy and has adjusted to her new home with us seamlessly. Highly recommend this breeder!