McKayla Hairston

McKayla H.

Breeder of Shih Tzus

  • Surry, ME
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Baby dobie marked boy

Ready Apr. 25

5 weeks old · Male

Dobie Girl 3

Ready Apr. 25

5 weeks old · Female

Dobie girl 1

Ready Apr. 25

5 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm McKayla H., the breeder behind McKayla Hairston located in Surry, ME. Our dogs are bred to have top qualities that all families want in their puppies, such as compassion, patience, and love! We adore our dogs! They’ve enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a Shih Tzu is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.

Q. & A. with McKayla

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from McKayla

McKayla 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

Connect with McKayla to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

McKayla 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 McKayla 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 McKayla 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
      • 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
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Surry, ME

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bangor Airport

Meet in Boston, MA

More about McKayla

  • McKayla has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    McKayla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

McKayla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

McKayla Hairston 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

McKayla Hairston 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    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 McKayla to bring home their puppies.

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    Tammy B.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    We had a great experience working with Mckayla, the communication was great she was responsive and answered any questions we had and kept us updated with photos and videos. Teddy is a happy, healthy well adjusted puppy. I highly recommend Mckayla

    Jessica A.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

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    Amazing Experience ! ... Mckayla, kept me updated with Little Oliver, pics/videos all through this process of getting him too his new hime with me! OLIVER is my 3rd puppy for this Breed! I AM JUST MIND BLOWN by Oliver! He was pee-pee pad trained in ONE day with me , and if you don't believe me ? I have the proof ;) ! He eats Beautiful , he is Super Super Smart ! Super Healthy , sweet, calm , fun !! Just perfect And the adjustment for him To my home was just great ! .. You can so tell that Mckayla loves and cares for these little Pups! The whole entire experience was just great !!!

    Jeffrey James M.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    It was a pleasure working with McKayla. We were about an hour late for our appointment due to traffic but she was very professional and accommodating. She provided us with additional goodies (puppy food, toy and a bed) when we got our Bammie. McKayla was very responsive and even checked on Bammie after we got him. A big thank you to you McKayla.

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    Linda A.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    I found the process thru Good Dog went very easy & McKayla was very good at keeping us updated on her growing progress, and very responsive in providing vet record so we could set up new vet puppy appt. I would recommend her as she cares for her puppies and gives us updates, which was nice. Puppy is very well adjusted & playful. A welcome addition to our family.

    Nicki G.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    We had the absolute best experience working with McKayla, and we couldn’t be more in love with our sweet girl, Sylvie 💕🐾 From the very beginning, McKayla was amazing to work with—kind, communicative, and incredibly understanding. We welcomed a newborn right around the same time, and the unpredictability of those early days meant we had to change meeting dates and adjust our pickup plans more than once. McKayla was nothing but flexible, patient, and supportive through it all, which meant so much to us during such a hectic (but joyful!) time. It’s so clear how well Sylvie was loved and socialized from day one. She is a confident sweetheart who settled into our home beautifully and didn’t skip a beat. She’s affectionate, comfortable, and already feels completely at home with us—which is a true testament to the care and attention McKayla puts into her puppies. We are beyond grateful and would 100% work with McKayla again. If you’re looking for someone who truly loves what they do and raises incredible dogs, we can’t recommend her highly enough.

    Morgan L.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Working with McKayla was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the very beginning, she was incredibly communicative and responsive, answering all of my questions with patience and clarity. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free, including coordinating an easy pickup in the greater Boston area. When I arrived to bring my Shih Tzu home, everything was perfectly organized and she even sent us off with a thoughtful bag of goodies to make the transition easier. It’s clear she truly cares about her puppies and the families they go to. I couldn’t be happier and highly recommend McKayla to anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and supportive breeder!

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