Katie’s Kennel
- Bradley, SC
- Responds within an hour
Available puppies
Chris
7 weeks old · Male
Ben
7 weeks old · Male
Phillip
7 weeks old · Male
Jack
7 weeks old · Male
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.
Sky
ReservedFemale
CKC boy 1
Went homeMale
Buster
Went homeMale
CKC Snickers
Went homeMale
CKC Butter Finger
Went homeMale
CKC Kayla
Went homeFemale
CKC Cassy
Went homeFemale
CKC Ms. Coco
Went homeFemale
William
Went homeMale
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 to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Michael partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
"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.
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 over 1 year
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
Ginger, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ginger
Ginger is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michael decided to make her part of their program. Michael 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.
Ruby, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ruby
Ruby is gentle natured and loves women lol doesn’t like men too well. She loves treats and walks during the morning and she is a great mother!
Sophie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sophie
Sophie is very gentle hearted and will take a nap with you all day! She is a great mother and likes playing with all her babies!
Ms Betty, mom
Shih Tzu
About Ms Betty
Ms Betty is very laid back and gentle natured she loves to watch tv with you and take naps. She is an amazing momma also!
Trixie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Trixie
Trixie is very gentle natured and full of love. She likes to go on walks and get treats!
Bella, mom
Shih Tzu
About Bella
Bella is gentle natured and very laid back. She loves going on walks and getting spoiled with treats!
Lola, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lola
Lola is a very playful mother who loves playing with her puppies and watching tv with the family she loves going for walks and lounging around also!
Max, dad
Shih Tzu
About Max
Max is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michael decided to make him part of their program. Michael 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.
Holly, mom
Shih Tzu
About Holly
Ms Holly Bell is a mommas girl! And loves to walk around the yard and play boss momma to all the big dogs.
Buster, dad
Shih Tzu
About Buster
Buster is laid back and loves watching tv with his family. He will eat snacks and the occasional dropped popcorn all day long!
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.
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!
Vernon C.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
I recently got my adorable Shih Tzu from Michael at Katie’s Kennel, and I couldn’t be happier! From the very first message, Michael was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about his puppies. He kept me updated every step of the way, answered all my questions, and made the whole process so easy and enjoyable. My Shih Tzu is healthy, happy, and has the sweetest personality — it’s clear that she came from a loving, well-cared-for environment. You can tell Michael and everyone at Katie’s Kennel truly care about their dogs and finding the right homes for them. If you’re looking for a beautiful, well-socialized puppy and a smooth, trustworthy buying experience, I highly recommend Michael from Katie’s Kennel. I’m absolutely in love with my new furry family member! 🐶💖
NPNicole P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We absolutely love our Penny! Michael was great with communication during the entire process. I had a lot of questions and we had a few things to figure out in regards to pick up, but the whole process was smooth and easy! Michael was also great about sending pictures or videos along the way for us. Our little girl’s demeanor is very sweet- she had a great start!
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Jordan H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
This was my first time buying a dog through Good Dog, and I loved it. I was able to find exactly what we’re looking for. Michael was super responsive from the beginning and sent pictures and videos. We made a deposit and met Michael in South Carolina to pick up our little puppy. He had all the papers, vet records, etc ready to give us. The whole process was super easy, transparent, and helpful. I 100% recommend Michael and actually hope to be a repeat customer very soon!
Josh K.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Michael was extremely helpful and accommodating. He drove out to meet us and even waited while we were stuck in traffic. He was responsive and sent additional pictures when requested. Our new puppy is wonderful. FIVE STARS
NBNico B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Michael was very timely and helpful with all of the questions I had about Tyler and the purchasing process. We were glad to work with him and are very grateful and elated to welcome Tyler into our family. Thank you for everything Michael!!
