I'm Ashlei W., the breeder behind Borderland's Kennel located in Cabot, AR. I am just starting and hope to continue giving my puppies loving homes. My dogs come from a healthy environment with good temperaments. They are loving and smart. They are rasied in my home with my 10 year old son. My parent dogs are embark tested.
Q. & A. with Ashlei
Why did you start breeding?
I got in to breeding to help me financially, to be able to fix my home. I knew a few breeders and this seemed helpful since I'm a single parent and I didn't want to be away form my son even more.
What makes your program special?
Everything I do is in home and with my son so the dogs get plenty of love.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Pomeranian puppies are red sable. Shih Tzu puppies include black white and silver, brindle and white, and liver and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Midnight
Reserved
Female
Zeus
Went home
Male
Aphrodite
Went home
Female
Apollo
Went home
Male
Poseidon
Went home
Male
Artemis
Went home
Male
Boysenberry
Went home
Male
Blueberry
Went home
Male
Raspberry
Went home
Female
Cranberry
Went home
Female
Strawberry
Went home
Female
Blackberry
Went home
Male
Kovu
Went home
Male
Sarafina
Went home
Female
Kiara
Went home
Female
Zazu
Went home
Male
Sarabi
Went home
Female
Spirit Bear
Went home
Female
Koda Bear
Went home
Male
Kitasoo Bear
Went home
Female
Spot
Went home
Male
Tiny Tina
Went home
Female
Stacy
Went home
Female
Kingston
Went home
Male
Goldie
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ashlei
Ashlei 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes registration in one of these registries ACA, APRI, or AKC paperwork, First puppy shot, veterinary visit for health check, Microchipping, Dewclaws removed, gift bag of goddies. Deposit is to hold puppy of the buyers choosing. If buyer backs out Deposit is not refunded. Deposit is only on puppies before 1 weeks of age or if buyer is asking breeder to hold puppy longer then 1 weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashlei 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 Ashlei 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 Ashlei directly.
Borderland's Kennel 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
Ashlei W.
Litter update on 01 May •
Babies getting big!
Knoxx and Joy's litter
Ashlei W.
Litter update on 20 Dec. 2024 •
Last little girl Lily needs a new home. She is sweet and playful. Vet checked and fist set of shots done ready for her new home.
Knoxx and Gypsy's litter
Ashlei W.
Program update on 12 Dec. 2024 •
Babies are getting ready to go home...
Ashlei W.
Litter update on 14 Nov. 2024 •
Morning potty training!
Knoxx and Joy's litter
Parent dogs
Knoxx, dad
Shih Tzu
About Knoxx
Knoxx is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ashlei decided to make him part of their program. Ashlei 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.
Joy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Joy
Joy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashlei decided to make her part of their program. Ashlei 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.
Gypsy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Gypsy
Gypsy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashlei decided to make her part of their program. Ashlei 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
Pomeranian
Shih Tzu
Borderland's Kennel 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 Pomeranians.
Full Embark Panel
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 Ashlei to bring home their puppies.
Candie W.
Verified owner · June 2025
+4
Ashlei was very knowledgeable about the shih tzu’s we got from her. She gave us tips on how to care for them. She answered every question we asked her and sent home a goodie bag with them. We got Scruffy and Socks from her and they are precious! Good dog was easy to navigate and made the transaction easy. We highly recommend using good dog and Ashlei from Borderland’s Kennel.
Tiffany B.
Verified owner · May 2025
+7
Ashlei was so repsonsive and made the process super easy. You can tell she really care about her dogs. I’m very happy with Toffie (aka Susie), she’s so smart at only 3 months and already came potty trained!