Petite Joie Puppies
Shelly M.
Breeder of Shihpoos, Havapoos, Havanese, Cotons de Tulear, Maltese, Yorkipoos, Poodles, and Assorted Doodle Crosses
- Howard City, MI
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Shelly M., the breeder behind Petite Joie Puppies located in Howard City, MI. Our mission is to connect families with the perfect fur companion to fit their lifestyle. We prioritize health, temperament, and early development in the puppies we raise. All of our breeders are DNA tested. We follow a structured program that includes early neurological stimulation, socialization, submission, crate training, puppy pad training, and confidence-building exercises. We are committed to making your puppy’s transition into your home as smooth as possible, and we don’t stop once your puppy leaves our care. We want you to be successful. We’re here for the dog’s entire life, we’ll answer questions and offer support.
Q. & A. with Shelly
Why did you start breeding?
My love for animals began at a young age, following my father on large-animal veterinary calls. I grew up surrounded by dogs and livestock, watching firsthand the dedication it takes to raise healthy animals. Those early experiences inspired me to begin breeding, and I’ve carried that passion forward ever since.What makes your program special?
Our program combines decades of experience with a hands-on, family approach. We’ve partnered with the same trusted veterinary practice for over 30 years, ensuring consistent, top-quality care for our dogs. Our structured training begins when puppies are 3 days old and continues until they are adopted. Our puppies are pre-trained, not pre-spoiled.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Shihpoo puppies are tiny size. Poodle puppies are toy size. Assorted Doodle Crosses puppies are petite size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shihpoo puppies include brown and black gold and white. Havapoo puppies include chocolate and white, chocolate, red sable, red, cream, black and tan, and apricot. Havanese puppies include chocolate, chocolate brindle, and chocolate sable. Coton de Tulear puppies are white. Maltese puppies are white. Yorkipoo puppies are tri-color. Poodle puppies include apricot and red. 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.
Caper
Went homeMale
Puppet
Went homeFemale
Chortle
Went homeMale
Haha
Went homeFemale
Barley
Went homeFemale
Wheat
Went homeFemale
Oat
Went homeMale
Glee
Went homeFemale
Solo
Went homeMale
Widdershins
Went homeMale
Dandy
Went homeMale
Dapper
Went homeMale
Suave
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shelly
Shelly 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
Contract & health guarantee
Shelly 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 Shelly 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 Shelly directly.
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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelly.
Breeder's location
Meet in Howard City, MI
4175 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
4201 miles away
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More about Shelly
Shelly has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Shelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Shelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Petite Joie Puppies 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
Poodle
Havanese
Shih Tzu
Coton de Tulear
Maltese
SirLee, dad
Poodle
About SirLee
Sir Lee is a pure breed red tiny toy Poodle. He is barely 5 pounds very social.
Uploaded health tests
Wisdom Panel.
Miss Sketo, mom
Poodle
About Miss Sketo
Miss Sketo is a red toy poodle born May 2020. She is social and loves to play.
Uploaded health tests
Wisdom Panel.
Miss Troll, mom
Havanese
About Miss Troll
Miss Troll has an amusing personality, she is always trying to entertain us. She loves people and other animals. Troll is very sweet, she has a bubbly personality and ha an exuberant for life. Just being around can make you smile and giggle.
Uploaded health tests
Wisdom Panel.
Miss Nomer, mom
Havanese
About Miss Nomer
Nomer is a chocolate Irish with beautiful brown eyes. She is incredibly sweet and super social. She’s never met a stranger and gets along with all ages of people and creatures of all kinds.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Callie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Callie
Imperial Shih Tzu with a brown button nose and expressive eyes. She was born in September 2020. She loves car rides and playing with her toys. She is AKC and CKC registered.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Tenley, dad
Poodle
About Tenley
Tenley loves to play ball, we often tell people he has a ball shaped heart. He is sweet and loves his lap time.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Sprout, mom
Shih Tzu
About Sprout
Sprout is very loving and very opinionated. She loves to tell you what she thinks about everything through her snorts and her body language.
Excellent health testing
Wisdom Panel.
Tea Bag, mom
Poodle
About Tea Bag
Miss Tea, lovingly, known S Tea Bag, is a sweet social poodle. She very much enjoys being part of her pack and her family. She loves playing with toys and running in the backyard and cuddling on laps.
Good health testing
Wisdom Panel.
Freya, mom
Havanese
About Freya
Freya is 100% Havanese, DNA tested through Embark and has no known genetic health risks. Her birthday is January 16, 2022. She is CKC registered.
Uploaded health tests
Wisdom Panel.
General, dad
Havanese
About General
General is a 100% Havanese male. Despite his white coat, he is considered a chocolate Havanese. His color determination is because of his brown nose and the brown circles around his eyes, called halos. General is a sweet, gentle, and calm dog.
Uploaded health tests
Wisdom Panel.
Miss Tickle, mom
Coton de Tulear
About Miss Tickle
Miss Tickle loves to get belly rubs, right outside in the backyard and play with her friends. She’s very much enjoys being home with her people. She is a calm girl but extremely playful.
Uploaded health tests
Wisdom Panel.
Miss Sing, mom
Maltese
About Miss Sing
Miss Sing enjoys to dance and sing with me. She is a beautiful fur baby who love to play with with her fur family and cuddle on laps when she is tired. She is a true treasure.
Uploaded health tests
Wisdom Panel.
Parent health testing
Coton de Tulear
Havanese
Havapoo
Maltese
Petite Joie Puppies 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 Cotons de Tulear.
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 Shelly to bring home their puppies.
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Jacqui K.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I have never used Good Dog before this but I couldn't be happier! My family is in love eith the Havanese breed and we had no idea where to go in regards to breeders but we're so happy we were able to find Shelly! Dapper is such a perfect fit for our family and he has settled in so fast. Shelly has been a dream to work with!!
Tyler C.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Shelly was a pleasure to work with and provided everything we needed and more throughout the process of getting our puppy. We instantly fell in love with our little guy after seeing his pictures on Good Dog. We reached out and Shelly instantly responded with clarity on the process and things went seamlessly. After we put down our initial deposit, Shelly would send us updates and photos / videos of our pup leading up to his arrival home which made us so happy to see. She also was really thorough in explaining our options for getting him from Michigan to Boston (we decided to fly down and get him). Shelly was also extremely accommodating and held on to our little guy for a few extra weeks as we bought a new home and wanted things ready for his arrival. When we got to Michigan, we were able to bond with our little guy and meet his parents which felt really special. Shelly had his favorite toys, a blanket with his moms scent, food, treats - everything he would need for comfortable travel and adjustment to his new home! His paperwork was very organized and detailed as well. He did amazing on his flight home and has settled in so well to our home and family! We are so happy with our decision to get our little pup from Shelly and would highly recommend her!
Gloria R.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
I found the perfect dog for me that met my requirements. I told Shelly that I wanted a female, small, hypoallergenic puppy who will be calm and not a loud barker. She suggested her puppy named “Puppet”, who is a mix of Poodle and Colon de Tulear because of the qualities displayed. (I had not heard of this breed, but the breed originated in Madagascar.) Shelly was right because I could see that Puppet was perfect for me. I watched the way she interacted with her brothers, and I could easily see that she was definitely more passive than her siblings. Sophie is her new name. In conclusion, as a breeder, I found Shelly very well organized and eager to answer all of my questions. I would definitely recommend her to others.
