My Hometown Doodles

Karyn N.

Breeder of Shihpoos

  • Dade City, FL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Karyn N., the breeder behind My Hometown Doodles located in Dade City, FL. Hometown Doodles is a small, family-based breeder dedicated to raising healthy, happy, well-socialized puppies in our home with lots of love and attention. Our puppies come with a health guarantee, first vaccinations, deworming, and a health certificate.

Q. & A. with Karyn

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include tiny and mini sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include gold, black white and silver, black, silver and white, and black and white. 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.

Getting a puppy from Karyn

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The purchase price includes a 1-year health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and a health certificate to ensure your puppy is happy, healthy, and ready for their forever home.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karyn 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 Karyn 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 Karyn 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Dade City, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tampa Airport

More about Karyn

  • Karyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month

    Karyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Karyn’s links

Karyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

My Hometown Doodles 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

Great level

My Hometown Doodles 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 Shihpoos.

  • 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • 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 Karyn to bring home their puppies.

  • Stephen F.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Karyn and My Hometown Doodles were an absolute joy to work with. They were incredibly responsive, kind, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. I’m post-heart transplant, so bringing a new puppy into our family was a big decision, and I truly appreciated how smooth and stress-free they made everything. Pickles has been the perfect addition to our family, and we already can’t imagine life without her. We’re so grateful to Karyn for helping us find our newest family member and would absolutely recommend My Hometown Doodles to anyone looking for a wonderful experience and a very special pup.

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