Platinum Paws Puppies
- Sarasota, FL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Pamela F., the breeder behind Platinum Paws Puppies located in Sarasota, FL. I’m a small, in-home breeder with 30 years of full time work experience in the pet field. I adore my dogs and do everything I can to ensure that each is happy! I have worked in various areas of the pet field. From managing large show, boarding, grooming, and daycare facilities, repro clinic, surgical tech, whelp nurse, foster, rescue, rehab, and more. My dogs are my family and I want to ensure that each one is happy, healthy, and thoroughly loved. I love being a part of building families with happy, healthy, loving paws! I breed first for health and temperament.
Q. & A. with Pamela
Why did you start breeding?
I have had amazing mentors that taught me what to look for and how to better the breed.What makes your program special?
The extra love, care, and attention I give to each and every dog and pup makes my program special!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Golden Retriever puppies are light golden. Poodle puppies include apricot, black, cream, red, and white. Shih Tzu puppies include chocolate, black, liver, gold, red, gold and white, black gold and white, black and white, red and white, and brindle. 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Maybeline
Went homeFemale
Baby Bear
Went homeMale
Teddy Bear
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Gold Girl
Went homeFemale
Red/Gold Girl
Went homeFemale
Red/Gold Boy
Went homeMale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Parti Boy
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Rudolph
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Pamela
Pamela 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
"AKC Limited registration (option of full to approved breeders) AKC Reunite Microchip with paid registration. Vet exam, age appropriate vaccines & wormings, fecal test, health certificate. Health guarantee. Go home bag of goodies. (Food, toy, blanket, chewie.) Lifetime of advice and support. Breeder will take back at any age for any reason. Deposit is a non-refundable down payment to be applied towards purchase price to reserve your chosen puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Pamela 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 Pamela 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 Pamela 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Pamela.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sarasota, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Southwest Florida Airport
Meet in Sarasota, FL
More about Pamela
Club memberships
Pamela is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America and American Shih Tzu Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Pet Care Technician , ABKA Level III Certified .
Pamela has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Pamela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Pamela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Platinum Paws 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
Shih Tzu
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Holly, mom
Shih Tzu
About Holly
Holly is our Keeper girl, home bred, born and raised here. Her Dam is an import from ch lines, and her sire is the Handsome Dino. She is perfectly marked red and white parti like her Mama, with big, dark soulful eyes and inky black pigment like her Daddy. I’m very pleased with how she’s matured and am looking forward to her planned litter. 🥰
Cammie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Cammie
Cammie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Pamela decided to make her part of their program. Pamela 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.
Drakey Boy, dad
Golden Retriever
About Drakey Boy
Drakey Boy is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Pamela decided to make him part of their program. Pamela 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.
Emmy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Emmy
Emmy is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Pamela decided to make her part of their program. Pamela 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Tori, mom
Golden Retriever
About Tori
Tori is a female Golden Retriever almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Pamela decided to make her part of their program. Pamela 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.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, +4 more.
Pebbles (Retired from breeding), mom
Shih Tzu
About Pebbles (Retired from breeding)
Pebbles (Retired from breeding) is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Pamela decided to make her part of their program. Pamela 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.
BamBam, dad
Shih Tzu
About BamBam
BamBam is was born and bred here, his Mam is our famous “Heaven in the Arms Odessa Joy” import girl from Ukraine and has a ton of excellent, champion lines behind her. His Daddy Dino also resides here, he came from another 30yr experienced Shih tzu breeder in OK. Their litter was PAWFECTION and I’m pleased with our keeper boy, BamBam
Josie, mom
Poodle
About Josie
Josie is a gorgeous, AKC, cream Standard Poodle with a wonderful, smart and affectionate temperament. Many champions in her pedigree.
Excellent health testing
Sebaceous Adenitis (SA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +5 more.
Suki, mom
Shih Tzu
About Suki
Suki is an incredibly sweet, loyal and SMART black and white, parti Shih Tzu. She lives with my daughter and son in law a few minutes away. She was bred to my Stud, Dino who lives with me, and they welcomed a litter of three beautiful and colorful baby boys, she has been an EXCELLENT Mama.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Dino, dad
Shih Tzu
About Dino
Dino is an incredibly sweet, handsome lover boy! He is everything I dream of in a Shih Tzu! Big, round, dark eyes, gorgeous, inky black pigment, soft and beautiful gold coat, with black markings. He is the perfect size weighing in at 7lbs. He carries for tinies and a variety of colors, including liver/chocolate puppies as well. Dino is fully DNA health tested, clear and has produced some of the prettiest, sweetest puppies. His offspring have matured between 3 to 9lbs depending on the Mama he’s bred to.
Reba, mom
Shih Tzu
About Reba
Reba is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Pamela decided to make her part of their program. Pamela 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.
Honey, mom
Shih Tzu
About Honey
Honey is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Pamela decided to make her part of their program. Pamela 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.
Harper, mom
Shih Tzu
About Harper
Harper is a beautiful, Black & White Parti girl. She comes from champion and tiny lines combined and is 8lbs. I also own her maternal grandparents.
Jack, dad
Shih Tzu
About Jack
Jack is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Pamela decided to make him part of their program. Pamela 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
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever
Standard Poodle
Shih Tzu
Good level
Platinum Paws 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 Goldendoodles.
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.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Pamela to bring home their puppies.
Paul H.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
This was my first time looking at getting a dog through a breeder. I have had dogs all my life and they were all humane society rescues. My previous dogs lived until 17 & 16 years old and I wanted to make sure I got as healthy of a pup as possible, especially given the common health issues with Goldens given their history of mass breeding. I put many, many hours into researching Golden Retrievers as well as understanding what makes an ethical and responsible breeder. Pamela was quickly upfront with providing DNA testing as well as OFA health screenings and lineage of the parents. After exchanging a few days worth of messages, it was clear that she genuinely cares and is passionate about the dogs and this is not “just a job” for her. She also does limited amounts of litters which was important to me to avoid the mass breeding I mentioned earlier. I knew this would come with a higher price tag, but decided it would be well worth it. She was very responsive with sending updated pictures and videos as the puppies grew to the 8 week mark. We were fortunate enough to select our favorite of the bunch. Pamela was very helpful on pickup day and was able to meet us halfway to pick up our pup. The moment I knew we had made the right decision was when she started to get emotional when it was time to say goodbye on pickup day (sorry Pamela!). She still continues to be responsive even now - 8 weeks later and was very helpful when we had questions during the first few weeks. Our puppy, Pickles, came home with the sweetest temperament and has been a dream (for a puppy) and I can only contribute that to the care and attention he received during weeks 0-8. I would absolutely come back to Pamela for our next dog and 100% recommend her.
Dorean A.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
+6I am so happy with our healthy new puppy who was so beautifully and responsibly bred by the sweetest lady ever. I’m very happy with the attention and experience Pam gave to me and my family. Would do this again and again with her.
Aliyah L.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
From start to finish, working with Pamela to find our perfect puppy was an incredibly smooth and reassuring experience. From our very first interaction, it was clear that Pamela genuinely cares about her dogs and raises them with so much love, attention, and integrity. She was always responsive, transparent, and happy to answer every question we had, no matter how small. Pamela took the time to truly understand our home, lifestyle, and expectations, and guided us toward the puppy that would be the best fit for our family. Her knowledge, experience, and honesty made us feel completely confident in the process. She provided thorough information about the puppy’s care, temperament, health, and transition, ensuring we were fully prepared before bringing our puppy home. Our puppy, Mila, came to us healthy, well-socialized, and clearly loved. It was obvious that she had been raised in a clean, nurturing environment with careful attention to her development. Pamela made the transition seamless by offering ongoing support and guidance, which meant so much to us as new puppy owners. I cannot recommend Pamela highly enough. Her dedication to her dogs and to the families she places them with truly sets her apart. We are beyond grateful for our experience and for the beautiful addition to our family, and I have nothing but praise to offer Pamela and her puppies.
Tammy G.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Pamela was amazing from start to this very day 6 months later. She is very responsive to questions as they come up. Barlow was a tiny little boy that fit in a tea cup. He is now turning one and remains a little man at 3 pounds. He is very easy going and shares his fun personality with 4 other pups in the home. Pamela’s love and passion for her pups shines through! I highly recommend you seek out adoption of one of her babies
