Puppy Promise

Harper D.

Breeder of Maltese

  • Salt Lake City, UT

Meet the breeder

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 and guardian homes.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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.

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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
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
    • 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

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

Meet in Glendale, AZ

More about Harper

  • Harper has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months

    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

Parent health testing

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.

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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.