I'm Antoinette J., the breeder behind Desert Heaven's Papillons located in Palm Desert, CA.
Q. & A. with Antoinette
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and black and sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Antoinette
Antoinette 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 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Fully vaccinated, complete physical by vet,. prices will vary on size and age of puppies.”
Contract & health guarantee
Antoinette 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 Antoinette 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 Antoinette directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Food & treats
Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Antoinette.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Palm Desert, CA
2181 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Palm Springs Airport
2182 miles away
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More about Antoinette
Antoinette has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Antoinette was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Antoinette is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Desert Heaven's Papillons 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
Bella, mom
Papillon
About Bella
Bella is a female Papillon. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Antoinette decided to make her part of their program. Antoinette 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
Desert Heaven's Papillons 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease 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).