I'm Kayte J., the breeder behind Kismet Kennels, Exclusively Pugs located in Elma, WA. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. Our dogs have proven to be the greatest companions to our family. We started breeding to contribute to breed betterment and to share smart and loveable puppies with other families.
Q. & A. with Kayte
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to breed since I first owned pugs, but was always put off by folks saying I would hate it, it's hard work, smelly work, very little profit in it, etc.... and guess what? They were right, EXCEPT that I love every minute of it. There is no greater honor in my life, than bringing these tiny beings into the world and watching them grow.
What makes your program special?
Our pups are born into children's cribs and live the first 6 weeks of their lives off the ground. The final 2-4 weeks, they are acclimated to higher traffic areas to prepare them for their new homes.
ALL of our breeding dogs are genetically tested for PDE, DM, PLL, & PK Def.
Our family mentors several other breeders.
We are extremely interactive with potential puppy parents.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, fawn, white, cream, and brindle. 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.
Green
Went home
Male
Fire
Went home
Male
Pink
Went home
Female
Boss Hogg
Went home
Male
Amadeus
Went home
Male
Pink-white girl
Reserved
Female
Pink girl
Reserved
Female
Pink-blue girl
Reserved
Female
Black boy
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Pink Girl
Went home
Female
Circus Girl
Went home
Female
Black Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Neon Girl
Went home
Female
Lime Boy
Went home
Male
Purple Collar
Went home
Female
Tiana
Went home
Female
Green and Black Collar
Went home
Female
L. J. Gibbs
Went home
Male
Circus Collar
Went home
Female
Orange Collar
Went home
Female
Yellow Collar
Went home
Female
Pink purple and white collar
Went home
Female
Pink and blue collar
Went home
Female
Maroon
Went home
Male
Black and blue collar
Went home
Male
Black and white collar
Went home
Male
Blue Collar
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kayte
Kayte 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.
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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price reflects a minimum of 2 vet visits, dew claw removal, first shots, deworming at 2, 4, 6, & 8 weeks, a prepaid microchip, a 2 year health guarantee, quality dog food and a starter pack.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kayte 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 Kayte 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 Kayte directly.
Kismet Kennels, Exclusively 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
Parent dogs
Lila, mom
Pug
About Lila
Lila is the most gentle pug we have ever owned. She is shy and refined and contrarily extremely stubborn. It took her a couple days but she is a fantastic mama. She is also completely attached to my husband and myself.
Moses, dad
Pug
About Moses
Moses is a sweet and energetic boy with a huge head! He would rather be snuggled up to us than anything in the world. Moses loves other dogs and is best friends with our boxer, Jeni. Moses is 2 years old and loves to watch his babies through the crib walls.
Nixxie, mom
Pug
About Nixxie
Nixxie is a 2 year old cuddler. She is energetic and loves to play with the other dogs. She is an awesome mama and is as content to lay with her babies as she is to lay in our laps. Nixxie is best friends with her half sister, Nilani, and when they are not with litters, they sleep together in the same kennel at night.
Elora, mom
Pug
About Elora
Elora is a female Pug. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kayte decided to make her part of their program. Kayte 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.
Nilani, mom
Pug
About Nilani
Nilani is a female Pug. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kayte decided to make her part of their program. Kayte 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.
Kitsu, mom
Pug
About Kitsu
Kitsu is a female Pug. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kayte decided to make her part of their program. Kayte 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Kismet Kennels, Exclusively 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.
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).