Nixie Kennels

Margretta L.

Breeder of Chinese Shar-Pei and Pumik

  • Fife Lake, MI ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Margretta L., the breeder behind Nixie Kennels located in Fife Lake, MI. We are a small scale breeder that has produced top quality show dogs and perfect family pets. Our dogs are highly intelligent and have been successful in a variety of different performance sports as well as in the conformation ring. Most importantly, we strive to produce dogs with personalities suitable for active people and families.

Q. & A. with Margretta

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up showing Papillons in 4H and taking the time to learn animal behavior and care. After college, my family and I purchased our first Pumi, Frida, in 2016 to compete with in AKC conformation and performance sports. Our second dog, a Shar-Pei named Puffer, was added to our family in 2018. After completing both their health tests we made the decision to breed them in order to contribute to preservation of these amazing breeds worldwide.

  • What makes your program special?

    As a small scale breeder, I commit a lot of time to planning and raising our litters. We raise our puppies on the Puppy Culture Program and do Volhard Puppy Aptitude Tests to help ensure we place each puppy in the home with the best fit. I have travelled to Hungary to learn more about Pumi from long time breeders in their country of origin, as well as travelled to the World Dog Show in Finland in 2025.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Chinese Shar-Pei puppies include fawn and red fawn. Pumi puppies include fawn, silver gray, gray, and black. 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 Margretta

Margretta 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.

Margretta partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.

“We match our puppies by the temperament best suited to their new family while also keeping any owner preferences in mind (male/female, color, etc). If we do not have the perfect match in one litter, we can refund your deposit or carry it over into our next litter. The most important piece of breeding is making sure our puppies and their families are the perfect fit. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $2,000 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes AKC registration, first set of vaccinations, AKC Reunite microchip and lifetime enrollment, health certificate, complete Optimal Selection genetic panel, custom puppy pack and lifelong breeder support. All of our puppies are priced the same regardless of type of registration, sex, or color. Each puppy receives the same amount of exceptional care and effort. Your deposit reserves a spot in a litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Margretta 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 Margretta 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 Margretta 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
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Fife Lake, MI

4116 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Cherry Capital Airport (was Cherry County Airpark)

4117 miles away

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Meet in Traverse City, MI

4117 miles away

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More about Margretta

  • Club memberships

    Margretta is a member of Magnolia Pumi Club, Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, and Hungarian Pumi Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Royal Canin Crown Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Margretta has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Margretta was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Margretta’s links

Margretta is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Nixie Kennels 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Chinese Shar-Pei

Pumi

Parent health testing

Chinese Shar-Pei

Pumi

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Nixie Kennels 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 Chinese Shar-Pei.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • 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.

  • Full Embark Panel, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Primary Lens Luxation (POAG/PLL), Shar-Pei Type

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.