NCStellarPuppies
Meet the breeder
I'm Stella R., the breeder behind NCStellarPuppies located in National City, CA. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Stella
Why did you start breeding?
We love our pups and pawrents. It is important to us that our four-legged friends get the best quality of life and are placed in loving homes.What makes your program special?
We stay connected with our furbabies families for pupdates and ensuring the pups have the quality care and healthy life.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Mal-Shi puppies are black and white. Maltipoo puppies include black, brown, white, phantom, and black & tan tri-color. Shih Tzu puppies include tricolor, black and tan, black, silver gold and white, gold and white, and black gold and silver. 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.
Girl (Pink Bow)
Went homeFemale
Boy (Navy Blue Bow)
Went homeMale
Boy (Baby Blue Boy)
Went homeMale
Boy (Green Bow)
Went homeMale
Boy (Red Bow)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Stella
Stella 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The pups comes with: - 1st set of vaccines - dewormed/worm treated - potty training introduced - life long mentorship NO AKC. Deposit is non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stella 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 Stella 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 Stella 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stella.
Breeder’s location
Meet in National City, CA
5827 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
5826 miles away
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Meet in San Diego, CA
5827 miles away
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More about Stella
Stella has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Stella was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Stella is a trusted Good Dog breeder
NCStellarPuppies 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
All breeds
Shih Tzu
Mal-Shi
Maltipoo
French Bulldog
Chloe, mom
Shih Tzu
About Chloe
Chloe is a sweet, loving, and happy girl. Chloe is very playful and gets along with everyone. She loves to cuddle and play with her toys.
Bella, mom
Mal-Shi
About Bella
Bella is a very calm and friendly girl. She loves to relax and lay at your feet while sitting or next to you. Bella is very playful during play time and obedient. Seems as though she understands verbal conversation when spoken to and does exactly what is asked of her. Bella is a wonderful companion and shows unconditional love.
Lulu, mom
Maltipoo
About Lulu
Lulu is a very gentle and loving girl. Loves to cuddle and be a great companion. Lulu is very intelligent, very obedient and seems to understand verbal conversation when spoken too. She is also very playful with the kids and loves to take car rides.
Destiny, mom
French Bulldog
About Destiny
Blue/lilac brindle
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel.Penelope, mom
Shih Tzu
About Penelope
Penelope is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stella decided to make her part of their program. Stella 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Stella to bring home their puppies.
Ruth G.
Verified owner · July 2025
Stella was so easy to work with she made this experience run so smoothly for me . It was my first time buying a furbaby and I was so scared at first to use this app . But thankfully I got in touch with Stella she was so kind and supportive through all this till this day she still gives me advice for my fur baby . I 1000% recommend her if any of you are interested be sure your puppies and yourself are in excellent hands !
ACAvery C.
Verified owner · July 2025
I had such a wonderful experience getting my puppy from Stella! From the first message, she was kind, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. She truly cares about her dogs—my puppy came home healthy, happy, and well-socialized. She provided all the paperwork, gave me helpful tips, and even sent my pup home with a little care package. You can tell she raises her puppies in a loving, clean environment. I’m so grateful I found her and would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a well-raised, loving companion!
YMYasmin M.
Verified owner · July 2025
We got our precious maltipoo pup from Stella, who is so kind and responsive. She’s very attentive and accommodative, we live 2 hours away and we were easily able to plan a meet up despite her having multiple drop offs that day :). I can really tell how much they care about their puppies and their wellbeing. <3
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Lynn A.
Verified owner · July 2025
Five stars just aren’t enough to express my appreciation for Stella and our experience through Good Dog. From the very beginning, Stella was exceptionally considerate, resourceful, and responsive—answering every message promptly with warmth and care. It felt like I was speaking with someone who genuinely wanted the best for our family, not just making a transaction. Her communication was kind, clear, and filled with such thoughtfulness that I immediately felt comfortable and confident in the process. Thanks to Stella, we were matched with our perfect puppy, Nina, who has already brought so much joy and love into our lives. Nina is curious, sweet, and incredibly well-socialized—it's clear she came from a place filled with love and intention. Stella made the entire experience feel personal and seamless, and I’m so grateful for her professionalism and heart. If you're considering bringing home a new pup, I cannot recommend Stella and Good Dog enough. We’re beyond thankful
Joanna T.
Verified owner · July 2025
We were apprehensive at first to purchase a pup sight unseen, but my fears were calmed the first time I interacted with Stella. She is incredibly sweet and you can tell how much she cares for her litters. We couldn’t be happier with our new furbaby and highly recommend NCStellar Puppies!
Cathlyn D.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Stella was extremely helpful from the start of our journey with Luna. As first time dog owners, we wanted to ensure we were prepared to take our fur baby home. Stella made sure we had all the information we needed about vaccines, feeding schedules, and general puppy knowledge. She was also very accommodating for our pickup time as we live far away. After pickup, Stella answered all of our questions and kept up with Luna's growth. We are very grateful for Stella's kindness and knowledge.
