khshibas-khpugs

Karen H.

Breeder of Shiba Inu and Pugs

Maxwell, NM ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Karen H., the breeder behind khshibas-khpugs located in Maxwell, NM. We commit ourselves towards preparing each one of our puppies to thrive in their new homes, and we enjoy working with their new families so that they can raise their beloved companions with confidence!

Q. & A. with Karen

Why did you start breeding?
I bought pair of Shiba Inu and pair of Pugs and love both breeds, so we wanted to share the love are Shiba's and Pug's have .and we strive to make sure they go to the right home and family. For they are are family
What makes your program special?
Were raise are Shiba's and Pug's with lots of love. We Keep are adult dogs along with are puppies utd on their shot and also utd on their worming. Their also vet check, we also have are adult dogs along with are puppies on a vitamin program. We raise them with a lot of socializing along with their health and temperament.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shiba Inu puppies include cream, red, and black and tan. Pug puppies include black and fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Karen

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

“we take are time in placing are puppies in their right homes. And we try to match are puppies to their buyer as they select their puppy or puppies. we go off by their colors that the family is wanting and their size big or little male or female and also by their personality and we try to please their family in what their requirement is. we make sure are puppies is going to there forever home for their lifetime.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $585 non-refundable deposit and between $1,410 - $1,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“They can come with full Reg at $2,235.00 or limited papers and pet only $ 1995.00. are deposit are nonrefundable only a puppy pay back . after sales is final Karen hicks or khshibas-khpugs is not responsible for any other coast on puppy or puppies.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Scent introduction
  - 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
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Maxwell, NM

1483 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Pueblo, CO

1460 miles away

More about Karen

Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen’s links
- Instagram
- Website

Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

khshibas-khpugs 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

Karen H.
Litter update on 18 Apr •
Baby's on board
MAVERICK and Raya's litter
Karen H.
Program update on 25 Mar •
One of nammari puppy her last litter
Karen H.
Program update on 12 Mar •
Got the girls whelping box set up and monitor on to see what there doing
Karen H.
Program update on 30 Jan •
Are puppies in there home
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Program update on 22 Nov 2025 •
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Program update on 17 Nov 2025 •
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Program update on 11 Nov 2025 •
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Program update on 06 Nov 2025 •
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Program update on 06 Nov 2025 •
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Parent dogs

All breeds

Shiba Inu

Pug

Cody, dad
Shiba Inu
About Cody
Cody is a awesome boy . He's got champion bloodline
Octavia, mom
Shiba Inu
About Octavia
DAD AND MOM IS IMPORTED, OCTAVIA IS OFA CLEARED AND GM1 AND GM2 GANGLIOSIDOSIS CLEARED AKC AND APRI CERTIFIED
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
MAVERICK, dad
Shiba Inu
About MAVERICK
AKC AND APRI OFA CERTIFIED AND GM1 GANGLIOSIDOSIS CLEARED
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Pep, dad
Pug
About Pep
Akc and apri, Health testing has been done. he has champions in his bloodline
Good health testing
Brachycephaly, Patellar Luxation, +4 more.
Opal, mom
Pug
About Opal
AKC and April health testing has been done
Good health testing
Brachycephaly, Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE), +3 more.

Parent health testing

Pug

Shiba Inu

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

khshibas-khpugs 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.

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.
Brachycephaly, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Pug Type, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).