Happy puppies

Maya A.

Breeder of Shih Tzus, Pekingese, and Poodles

  • Apex, NC ·
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Rocky

Ready Oct. 19

7 weeks old · Male

Suger

Ready Oct. 19

7 weeks old · Female

Charlie

Ready Oct. 19

7 weeks old · Male

Biscuit

Ready Oct. 19

7 weeks old · Male

Cooper

Ready Oct. 19

7 weeks old · Male

Oliver

Ready Oct. 19

7 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Maya A., the breeder behind Happy puppies located in Apex, NC. Welcome to Happy Puppies! As the breeder behind Happy Puppies in Apex, North Carolina, I am passionate about raising healthy, well-socialized puppies that become loving companions and valued members of their new families. Growing up in a family where dogs were always treated as family members, I developed a deep appreciation for the companionship, loyalty, and unconditional love they provide. That lifelong passion inspired me to become a responsible breeder committed to giving every puppy the best possible start in life. Each puppy is raised in our home with plenty of love, daily interaction, and early socialization. We focus on their health, temperament, and overall well-being, ensuring they are confident, happy, and well-prepared for the transition to their forever homes. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of our puppies become a cherished part of a family’s life. We are proud to build lasting relationships with the families who choose Happy Puppies and remain available to provide guidance and support long after their puppy goes home. At Happy Puppies, our goal is simple: to raise exceptional puppies with care, integrity, and compassion, helping create lifelong bonds between our puppies and the families who welcome them home.

Q. & A. with Maya

  • What makes your program special?

    “Our breeding program is special because we prioritize the health, comfort, and long-term happiness of each puppy. We ensure they are raised in a nurturing, high-quality environment with everything they need to thrive. When a puppy joins a new family, our support doesn’t end there. We stay closely connected, offering guidance, answering questions, and providing resources to help families through the transition. We also make sure each family is fully prepared by educating them on best practices for raising their new companion. At Happy Puppies, we’re committed to setting up our puppies and their families for a lifetime of happiness together.”

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Poodle puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Pekingese puppies include gray sable, cream, and white. Poodle puppies include sable, apricot, black, brown, red, white, and phantom. 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 Maya

Maya 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, Maya partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Our matching policy is designed to ensure every puppy is placed in a home that best fits its personality, energy level, and the family’s lifestyle. We believe that successful matches lead to lifelong, happy relationships for both the puppy and its new family.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price including First shot vaccination, deworming , heartwarming prevention medication , good quality food and toys. we could provide AKC or CKC registration paperwork limited or full right for additional cost if a customer asked for it before placing the deposit. Deposit is not refundable , to take the puppy offline we asked the buyer to put down $300 deposit that goes towards the fine cost of the puppy and will provide written contract show the deposit amount.”

Contract & health guarantee

Maya 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 Maya 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 Maya 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Socialized with other dogs
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Apex, NC

4282 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

4269 miles away

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Meet in Cary, NC

4273 miles away

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More about Maya

  • Maya has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

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

  • Maya’s links

Maya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Happy puppies 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

Pekingese

Poodle

Parent health testing

Pekingese

Toy Poodle

Shih Tzu

Happy puppies 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 Pekingese.

  • DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Profile, 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Nkulee M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    I recently brought home my toy poodle from Happy Puppies, and I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. Maya was wonderful from start to finish. Her communication was excellent: she answered every question quickly, kept me updated with photos and news, and made me feel confident at every step as a first-time dog owner. The delivery was completely seamless. My puppy arrived healthy, happy, and well cared for, and everything went exactly as planned. You can tell Maya truly loves these puppies and cares about where they go. Thank you so much, Maya and the Happy Puppies team, for bringing this sweet little one into my life. I’m so grateful!

    SulHee C.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    We’re so grateful to Maya for helping us find our pet, Suger. She provided all the information we needed through messages and video calls and was very kind and patient when there was a mix-up with our scheduled time. We can tell that Maya and her family raised Suger with lots of love and care. She is healthy, friendly and gentle. We couldn’t be happier to have her as our first pet!

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    TTsotne T.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Great healthy puppy, shes really nice and everything we expected, we love our puppy cherry, great responsible people (maya and her husband) didi everything we asked to do,

  • DANIEL C.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Thank you for such a pleasant experience picking up Simba, whom we’ve now named Maxwell. The whole process with FaceTime and coordinating our meeting spot was effortless. Maxwell is an absolute joy, and we’re delighted to have him as part of our family. We’re grateful to you for helping bring this sweet little fellow into our lives. We couldn’t be happier!

    Katerine G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +7

    Finding Maya to adopt Sophi Niji was a wonderful experience. Bringing Sophia home to become part of our family has been a blessing, and I felt 100% safe at every step. Maya is a very sweet and responsible breeder who patiently guided me through every question and decision. She has provided amazing support during Sophia’s transition to our home and is incredibly understanding. I would highly recommend her and would absolutely choose her again without a doubt!"

    Raven J.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    I had such a great experience with Maya and Happy Puppies! From my initial inquiry to bringing my puppy home, everything happened within just one day. Maya was very responsive, answered all of my questions, and sent updated pictures and information to help me feel comfortable throughout the process. They were already traveling north and were able to arrange delivery to me in Virginia, which was actually their first puppy delivery to Virginia! Everything went smoothly, and I truly appreciated them making the process so easy and convenient. And my puppy is absolutely the cutest, sweetest little thing! 🥹 He has such a loving personality, and I’m already completely in love with him. I couldn’t be happier with my experience or my new little addition. I would definitely recommend Maya and Happy Puppies to anyone looking to add a puppy to their family!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.