Azure Papillons - AKC Breeder of Merit

Kathy P.

Breeder of Papillons

  • South Carolina

Meet the breeder

I'm Kathy P., the breeder behind Azure Papillons - AKC Breeder of Merit located in South Carolina. I breed to provide top quality to show. I am breeding to help improve and better the breed. I put in the time and effort to ensure that I am breeding to the standard. I love these dogs and know you will too.

Q. & A. with Kathy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I’ve always been a dog lover. I had dogs growing up. Bred my first litter when I was 16 years old.

  • What makes your program special?

    My breeding program is small. I breed only for something to show. I will sell pet quality puppies if they don’t fit my breed standard.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kathy

Kathy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Deposit is usually $1000 once a puppy or dog has been committed to a person or family. All our puppies are the same price whether they are show or pet quality.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.

Breeder's location

Meet in South Carolina

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Columbia Airport

Flexible meeting point

Kathy can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Kathy

  • Club memberships

    Kathy is a member of Papillon Club of the Carolina’s, Columbia Kennel Club , Columbia Kennel Club, Papillon Club of the Carolinas , and Papillon Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Kathy’s links

Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Azure Papillons - AKC Breeder of Merit 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Azure Papillons - AKC Breeder of Merit 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 Papillons.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Factor VII Deficiency, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD), Papillon Type, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)

    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).

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