I'm Tonya D., the breeder behind Pitter, Patter Pugs located in Willows, CA. I offer beautiful, healthy, loving pets for you and your family. My goal is to help my pups find their perfect furever homes. My dogs are bred to produce healthy, sound, and versatile puppies. My ultimate goal is to produce well-structured canines that have the ability to be the greatest family companions. I match my puppies and families with the expectation that they will enrich each other’s lives for the lifetime of the pet. I look forward to connecting you with the most loveable Pug!
Q. & A. with Tonya
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved dogs and was excited to establish my breeding program. I have enjoyed the journey, and I am proud of the emphasis I put on breed pairing to be sure I am focusing on temperament and the overall mental and physical health of my litters. I am passionate about placing happy, healthy puppies with loving families.
What makes your program special?
I am very dedicated to what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for the Pug line. I breed with the well-being of my dogs and puppies at the forefront of my mind. My dogs and puppies are my family, and they get the best care I can possibly provide.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Tonya
Tonya 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
Connect with Tonya to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Tonya 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 Tonya 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 Tonya directly.
Pitter, Patter Pugs 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
Agnes, mom
Pug
About Agnes
Agnes is a female Pug. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tonya decided to make her part of their program. Tonya 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Pitter, Patter Pugs 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 Pugs.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
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.
Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE)
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).