Great Mates

Nayeli F.

Breeder of Shih Tzus, Yorkshire Terriers, and Shorkies

  • San Tan Valley, AZ ·
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Girl 2

Ready Aug. 11

2 weeks old · Female

Girl 1

Ready Aug. 11

2 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Nayeli F., the breeder behind Great Mates located in San Tan Valley, AZ. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. Our dogs stole our hearts right from the start and we found ourselves wanting to get more involved. Breeding was a natural next step and we haven’t looked back since!

Q. & A. with Nayeli

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Shih Tzu puppies are black and white. Yorkshire Terrier puppies are blue and gold. Shorkie puppies are black gold 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.

Getting a puppy from Nayeli

Nayeli 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Nayeli partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $450 non-refundable deposit and between $1,150 - $2,550 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes first rounds of shots. The deposit will be applied towards the total balance due at the time of picking up the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nayeli 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 Nayeli 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 Nayeli directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Various sounds
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in San Tan Valley, AZ

5625 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams AFB)

5620 miles away

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Meet in Surprise, AZ

5624 miles away

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More about Nayeli

  • Nayeli has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Nayeli was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Nayeli is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Great Mates 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Yorkshire Terrier

Shih Tzu

Parent health testing

Shorkie

Yorkshire Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Great Mates 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 Shorkies.

  • 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.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Nayeli to bring home their puppies.

  • Michelle R.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Nayeli was wonderful to work with! We so appreciated her quick follow ups! Bennie was trained well on puppy pads and a happy boy! We will keep in touch as she has his first week! Thank you Nayeli for a sweet boy!

    Debbie T.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

      • +4

    I had been window shopping for yorkies for quite some time; I stumbled upon Good Dog through my search and found Nayeli quite quickly! She had recently announced the availability of a new litter with pictures. The timing and location aligned perfectly. I had first pick of the litter and fell in love with girl 3 now known as Sadie! Messages from Nayeli were quick in response. There was no pressure to move forward, all informational. It took me less than 24 hours to place the deposit and reach back out with excitement. Nayeli took initiatives to share pictures, updates and schedule time with the pup prior to pick-up. She made it easy to partner throughout the process. Very reassuring. I picked up Miss Sadie on 12/21/25 and she has been growing healthy, happy and strong, she is perfect in every way. Sadie is very talkative, energetic and acclimated to her new home. Nayeli has kept in touch, making sure we are all doing well. All is well!! It has been a pleasure working with Nayeli and my heart is full with this incredible bundle of puppy love!!

    MK

    Michael K.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Every step of the process Nayeli kept us informed and updated! Very responsive to any questions along the way.

  • Melynda W.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Nayeli was fantastic to work with. She was fast to respond, send pictures and answer any questions. Nayeli did a great job caring for our baby Rue. Rue came to us sociable, healthy and confident. We just love Rue, I have never seen such an adorable dog! She’s sweet, adventurous, and cuddly! Highly recommend using Nayeli, for adding an adorable Shorkie to your family.

    LG

    Larry G.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    We had a great experience working with Nayeli when we got our Shorkie puppy in July. From the beginning, communication was smooth and professional and she was responsive, informative, and happy to answer all of our questions. Gidget came home healthy, well-socialized, and clearly well cared for. You could tell she had been raised in a loving and clean environment. Nayeli made the entire process easy and stress-free, and we really appreciated how organized everything was, including the paperwork and transition details. We’re so happy with our new family member and would absolutely recommend Nayeli to anyone looking for a Shorkie. She's a responsible, caring breeder who clearly puts the dogs' first.

    Karenza G.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Bringing Wookiee into our home has been an absolute blessing! From the moment he arrived, he has been a source of endless joy, laughter, and love. His playful spirit and sweet nature have brought so much happiness to our boys—they can’t stop giggling as he chases them around! His great appetite and perfect house manners have made the transition seamless. After losing our beloved Chewy, my husband and boys felt a deep loss, but Wookiee has helped heal our hearts in ways we never imagined. He is proof that love is infinite and ever-growing. We can’t thank you enough for the care, dedication, and love you put into your dogs. You have given us not just a pet, but a true family member and a light in our lives. We are forever grateful!

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