I'm Harper D., the breeder behind Puppy Promise located in Salt Lake City, UT. Puppy Promise is a trusted dog company dedicated to raising healthy, happy, and well-socialized puppies. With a focus on there family, top-tier care, and lifelong support, are slogan is every puppy is given the best start in life and every family gets the perfect new companion.
Q. & A. with Harper
Why did you start breeding?
I got into dog breeding after raising my first litter and realizing how rewarding it was to provide healthy, well-loved puppies to you. I spent years learning about, genetics, and puppy care. What started as a passion quickly became a purpose and that’s how Puppy Promise was born.
What makes your program special?
What makes Puppy Promise special is our focus on quality over quantity. We make sure every puppy goes into a loving home environment, and every puppy is well-socialized, healthy, and ready. Our program prioritizes families, genetic health, and lifelong support for both puppies and their new owners. It's not just about selling puppies it’s about creating lasting, loving bonds.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, white and lemon, and white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Harper
Harper 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are priced between $2,000 and $4,000, depending on breed and pedigree. Each pup comes with vaccinations and or health checks, and a starter pack to ensure a smooth transition home. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your puppy. This helps secure your spot on our waiting list and shows your commitment. The deposit will be applied toward the final purchase price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Harper 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 Harper 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 Harper directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Extras
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Basic obedience & manners
Puppy starter kit
Food & treats
Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Harper.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Salt Lake City, UT
5206 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
5203 miles away
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Meet in Florida, NY
3840 miles away
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More about Harper
Harper has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Harper was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Harper is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Puppy Promise 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
Ruby, mom
Maltese
About Ruby
Ruby is a friendly and affectionate Maltese with a bright and cheerful personality. She loves to play, cuddle, and be the center of attention. Her soft white fur and expressive eyes make her absolutely adorable. Ruby is gentle, loyal, and always ready to bring happiness and love to everyone she meets.
Puppy Promise 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 Maltese.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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.