Silver Bells Paw Prints

  • Elgin, SC
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Shih Tzu

Poodle

AKC Bentley

Ready now

8 weeks old · Male

AKC Beau

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8 weeks old · Male

AKC Duke

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8 weeks old · Male

AKC Marshall

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11 weeks old · Male

AKC Major

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11 weeks old · Male

AKC Star

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11 weeks old · Female

AKC Nani's

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11 weeks old · Female

AKC Lena

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3 months old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Sandra T., the breeder behind Silver Bells Paw Prints located in Elgin, SC. We have healthy beautiful intelligent rare and unique colored puppies that are perfect companions to your home and lifestyle. We are raising your next family member not just a pet. Some of our puppies have multi champion pedigrees from American, Russian and Ukarian national champions, excellent temperament, personality and conformation. They are raised in a home, socialized and loved from the moment they are born.

Q. & A. with Sandra

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I attended and participated in obedience, conformation shows and licensed field trials. I learned from watching and interacting with others at these events. I’ve also read everything I could get my hands on over the years and continue to improve my program with well bred healthy parents.
  • What makes your program special?

    Most of our adult dogs are from multi champion pedigrees from some of the best American, Ukraine and Russian bloodlines. We strive to keep to the AKC breed standard for conformation on all our puppies and have excellent health and temperaments. Our puppies are raised inside, handled multiple times a day and are very well socialized and pre spoiled for you. We are raising your next family member not just pet.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Poodle puppies include toy and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Shih Tzu puppies include black, liver, blue, gold, red, silver, black and white, black white and silver, blue and white, gold and white, red and white, silver and white, liver and white, black gold and silver, black gold and white, brindle and white, silver gold and white, and brindle. Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Yorkshire Terrier puppies include liver, tan and white, gold, chocolate, tan and white, chocolate and tan, parti, tan, blue and gold, black and tan, and black and gold. Poodle puppies include apricot, black, cafe au lait, cream, red, gray, and phantom. 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 Sandra

Sandra 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Sandra partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in making sure the puppy and buyer are matched. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $4,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.

“The price includes first two round of vaccinations, current deworming, puppy take home pack of goodies to get you started, trupanion health insurance free for 30 days and puppy socialization. Deposits are non refundable. We do offer financing with Klarna puppy price does not include delivery. We do require a $300 non refundable deposit to reserve and hold a puppy. This deposit does go towards the purchase price. Balance is due 1 day prior to pick up or delivery.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sandra.

Breeder's location

Meet in Elgin, SC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Columbia Metropolitan Airport


Meet in Columbia, SC

More about Sandra

  • Club memberships

    Sandra is a member of American Kennel Club , Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc., Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., ESA, and American Shih Tzu Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    American Kennel Club Canine College, Royal Canin Crown Breeder.

  • Sandra has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Sandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Sandra’s links

Sandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Silver Bells Paw Prints 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Shih Tzu

Yorkshire Terrier

Poodle

Parent health testing

Labrador Retriever

Toy Poodle

Shih Tzu

Yorkshire Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Silver Bells Paw Prints 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 Labrador Retrievers.

  • 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.

  • D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Wisdom 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 Sandra to bring home their puppies.

  • Norma G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Sandra Tharpe, from Silver Paws, responded quickly to my many questions. I am traveling overseas with my puppy and she provided all of the information within her reach, that I requested. She arranged delivery to Florida with my pup and the gentlemen from the service were kind and responsible. Best of all, My adorable pup arrived healthy and as scheduled. I would definitely buy a puppy from Sandra again. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a puppy.

    Libby A.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Sandra was a joy to work with. She was very helpful with all aspects of taking care of a new puppy, from his schedule, training, and helpful tips for caretaking. I appreciate her patience with my many questions. We love our puppy. He is fitting right in with our family!

    Harry H.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Sandra worked her magic 🎩 and 🎶 got me the perfect 👌 dog 🐕 a five month old Pekingese named Thor!

  • LK

    Linda R K.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Loved working with Sandra, she was great in helping us get this little angle. Our family is so happy and my granddaughter and her are the best of friends. She is tiny but fast and she knows how to wrap you around her paw

    Shalom R.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We had a great experience working with Sandra. We decided to adopt Millie over the weekend and by Tuesday, we had her in our arms. Sandra arranged for her to be flown to us with a flight nanny. During the whole process, both the flight nanny and Sandra kept me posted. Millie has adjusted very well to being in our home. She is playful and outgoing and cries very little. She is a wonderful addition to our home.

    Chanee B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    We are so happy with our new baby, Lucy! She is doing really well with crate training and is so playful and sweet. She is charming her canine and feline siblings already! Sandra was great. You can tell Lucy is well socialized. The experience was wonderful! We love Lucy so much!

Photos

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.

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.

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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