Petite Joie Puppies

Shelly M.

Breeder of Shihpoos, Cotons de Tulear, Havapoos, Havanese, Maltese, Yorkipoos, Poodles, and Assorted Doodle Crosses

  • Howard City, MI
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Yorkipoo

Havanese

Assorted Doodle Crosses

Lipton

Ready Dec. 17

4 weeks old · Male

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. Coton de Tulear puppies are 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. 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.

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

Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $3,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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.

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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 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
      • 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

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport

More about Shelly

  • Shelly has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months

    Shelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Shelly’s links

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

Havanese

Shih Tzu

Poodle

Coton de Tulear

Assorted Doodle Crosses

Maltese

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.

  • 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.

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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.

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.

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