Katie’s Kennel

Michael N.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Bradley, SC
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Michael N., the breeder behind Katie’s Kennel located in Bradley, SC. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We are dog lovers through and through! Our pups are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!

Q. & A. with Michael

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

    Our puppies include tricolor, sable and white, black, and liver and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Michael

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a health guarantee CKC registration, puppy socialization, first set of shots and records and puppy starter kit. All deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred to another puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Bradley, SC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)

Meet in Atlanta, GA

More about Michael

  • Michael has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Katie’s Kennel 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

Katie’s Kennel 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 Shih Tzus.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.

Verified owner stories

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

  • Tray G.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Michael, was very responsive from the first contact. He explained everything about the puppy. You could really tell he cared a lot about his puppies and wanted to make sure his puppies went to a loving and caring home. We’re so glad we found Michael. If you deal with Katie’s Kennel you will NOT get scammed and will get a healthy puppy. I promise you the price is unbeatable compared to other breeders. Also, Gooddog made the process extremely easy from start to finish.

    JA

    Jennifer A.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Michael was wonderful to work with—responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer our questions throughout the process. Our new puppy is absolutely amazing! Not only is she adorable, but she also has the sweetest personality and has been a perfect addition to our family. We are so grateful we found Michael and had the opportunity to bring this little girl home. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a happy, healthy, and well-loved puppy!

    Destiny m.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    I have been looking for a puppy since last year until I came across Good dog; and Katie's Kennel page sparked my interest. I knew that when I found their page that my search was over. Mr. Michael was very responsive and extremely helpful during the process of Adopting (Sky/ Ezmee). He provided valuable and knowledgeable information. He has been a joy to work with. Little Sky came home healthy and happy and is adjusting well to her new environment. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thank you so much Katie's Kennel & Michael!

  • Carissa P.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    We had a great experience with Michael selling us our pup Phillip . He was fast in responding to my questions and that you could tell he takes good care of his puppies. Phillip is such a sweet dog and our girls love him. You can tell the dog was socialized with children prior.

    zandra v.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We brought home our new dog yesterday, and we’re already completely in love. Finding a reliable breeder wasn’t easy—it took months of searching, and we even almost got scammed by a so-called breeder on Facebook. Everything changed when we found Micheal. From the start, he made the process feel comfortable and trustworthy. When he asked, “Can I call you?” it really stood out and helped build confidence right away. He was responsive, flexible, and genuinely kind throughout the entire experience. Micheal was incredibly easy to work with, and what meant the most was that he followed up the next day to check in on us and our new pup. That level of care made all the difference. We couldn’t be happier.

    Cc J.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Working with Michael from Katie’s Kennel was genuinely the best experience. He was extremely responsive, kind, and willing to work with my wild schedule! I could tell that he & his family care about the pups; he even checked in to see how our little Benji was doing :) Michael was also quick to answer any of my questions; don’t hesitate to adopt a pup!

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