Heartworks Papillons

Kittie D.

Breeder of Papillons

  • Wake Forest, NC · 219 miles away
  • Meetup available in Greensboro, NC
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Kittie D., the breeder behind Heartworks Papillons located in Wake Forest, NC. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.

Q. & A. with Kittie

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Kittie

Kittie 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 $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“AKC registration is supplied after proof of spay/neuter. Puppy will have had a minimum of 2 rounds of vaccinations, worming is done at 6 and 10 weeks, approximately. All puppies are sold at the same price, regardless of color, size or markings. None are sold on an open registration.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kittie 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 Kittie 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 Kittie 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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Wake Forest, NC

219 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

230 miles away

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Meet in Greensboro, NC

241 miles away

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More about Kittie

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Kittie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Kittie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Kittie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Heartworks 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Heartworks 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 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.

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD), Papillon Type, 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).

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