Ivyside Pugs
- Altoona, PA · 113 miles away
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Niki P., the breeder behind Ivyside Pugs located in Altoona, PA. Our pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. They become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.
Q. & A. with Niki
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and fawn. 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.
Costco
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Niki
Niki 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
Contract & health guarantee
Niki 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 Niki 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 Niki 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 with children
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Niki.
Breeder's location
Meet in Altoona, PA
113 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
178 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Niki can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Niki
Niki has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Niki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Niki’s links
Niki is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ivyside Pugs 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
Niki P.
Litter update on 27 Aug 2025 •3 cuties!
Charlie and Porsche's litter
Parent dogs
Arvilla, mom
Pug
About Arvilla
Arvilla is a petite girl, who’s also an AKC Champion.
Charlie, dad
Pug
About Charlie
Charlie is an AKC champion, with an amazing temperament.
Good health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Porsche, mom
Pug
About Porsche
Porsche is a female Pug. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Niki decided to make her part of their program. Niki 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
Excellent level
Ivyside Pugs 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 Pugs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
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.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE)
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 Niki to bring home their puppies.
Marc N.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
Excellent, Niki is a wonderful breeder who loves her dogs very much, this has been a wonderful experience for us dealing with her and her husband, she gave us 2 big bags of food, toys, treats everything you could imagine and more and has been there for any questions we may have, l highly recommend her
