I'm Michele H., the breeder behind Super City Kennels located in Metropolis, IL. Our family got our first boxer in 2005, Pop. He was a whopper over 100 lbs. He died at the age of 10 in 2015 of cancer just one month before we got our girl, Belle. Belle is now retired, but she is the mother of all my dams.
In 2019, I decided I needed a lap dog in my life, thus Cookie the Shihtzu.
Q. & A. with Michele
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shih Tzu puppies include chocolate, liver, silver gold and white, and brindle. Boxer puppies include fawn and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Noel
Went home
Female
Jolly
Went home
Male
Kris Kringle
Went home
Male
Holly
Went home
Female
Raven Blue (AKA Prancer) - Aqua Collar Female
Went home
Female
Millie (AKA Vixen) - Yellow Collar Female
Went home
Female
Boomer (AKA Donner) - Green Collar Male
Went home
Male
Dexter (AKA Dasher) - Black Collar Male
Went home
Male
Haley (AKA -Cupid) - Pink Collar Female
Went home
Female
Callie (AKA Blitzen) - Purple Collar Female
Went home
Female
Moe
Went home
Male
Curly now Stormy
Went home
Male
Larry now Sherman
Went home
Male
Cali - Pink Collar
Went home
Female
Kota - Green Collar
Went home
Male
Bama - Red Collar
Went home
Male
Tuck - Blue Collar
Went home
Male
Ginny - Lilac Collar
Went home
Female
Georgia
Went home
Female
Tex - Teal Collar
Went home
Male
York - Orange Collar
Went home
Male
Heath
Went home
Male
Reese - Purple Collar
Went home
Female
Ruth - Blue Collar
Went home
Female
Taffy - Pink Collar
Went home
Female
Snickers - White Collar
Went home
Female
Jack
Went home
Male
Jill
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Michele
Michele 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 $200 refundable deposit and between $750 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC registration paperwork (if applicable), age-appropriate shots and dewormings. Puppies come microchipped. Puppies are raised in my home and are socialized with both small and large breed dogs. Refundable under certain terms and conditions. If terms & conditions are met, the refund will be minus any additional expenses incurred by the breeder (i.e. additional age appropriate shots).”
Contract & health guarantee
Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele directly.
Super City Kennels 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
Michele H.
Program update on 03 Dec. •
6 weeks vet visit! Good reports all around.
Michele H.
Litter update on 20 Sept. •
Transporting these brothers to their new families.
Tucker and Luna's litter
Michele H.
Litter update on 04 Sept. •
A little play time with Momma on the back patio!
Tucker and Luna's litter
Michele H.
Program update on 21 Aug. •
First vet visit for puppy shots.
Michele H.
Litter update on 19 Dec. 2024 •
Tucker and Lillie's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Shih Tzu
Boxer
Tucker, dad
Shih Tzu
About Tucker
Tucker is a Non-Fading, Chocolate Liver.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Missy, mom
Shih Tzu
About Missy
Missy is Cream & Liver. She is NOT AKC registered, but she is 100% Shih Tzu. Her DNA profile is available.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Luna, mom
Shih Tzu
About Luna
Luna is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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.
Jagger, dad
Boxer
About Jagger
Jagger is a male Boxer almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michele decided to make him part of their program. Michele 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.
Good health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC).
Layla, mom
Boxer
About Layla
Layla is a female Boxer over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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.
Good health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC).
Lillie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Lillie
Lillie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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.
Cookie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Cookie
Cookie is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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.
Oscar, dad
Shih Tzu
About Oscar
Oscar is a male Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michele decided to make him part of their program. Michele 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.
Tootsie, mom
Shih Tzu
About Tootsie
Tootsie is a female Shih Tzu about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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.
Ruby, mom
Boxer
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Boxer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michele decided to make her part of their program. Michele 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
Boxer
Shih Tzu
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Super City Kennels 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 Boxers.
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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 Michele to bring home their puppies.
Michelle R.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
We had a very good experience with Super City Kennel. We adopted Simon (formerly known as Hutch). He is an absolute delight!!!
Todd B.
Verified owner · June 2025
She agreed to meet with me to shorten my drive on pick up. She informed me that other puppies had gotten a common parasite and I should have Zeek tested. He did not have the parasite so his first weeks at home have been puppy fun. I would recommend Michele to anyone that is looking for a good puppy.
Darron N.
Verified owner · June 2025
The whole process was smooth. Communication throughout the process was great with responses to questions or concerns usually the same day or within hours. The pickup process was smooth as well. This was my first time using Good Dog and I would recommend to other people looking to find a puppy or dog and would also recommend Super City Kennels for those looking to adopt a Boxer Puppy.
Laura B.
Verified owner · June 2025
I recently purchased a dog from Michele with Super City Kennels, and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the moment I reached out, she was kind, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. It was clear she truly cares about her dogs and where they’re going.
The puppy I got is not only adorable but also healthy, well-socialized, and clearly well cared for. She provided detailed information about the dog’s breed, health records, diet, and even was kind enough to meet me half way for the hand-off. It’s the small, thoughtful touches like that that really set her apart.
I wholeheartedly recommend Michele to anyone looking for a loving, responsible, and ethical breeder. She made the process easy and joyful — and thanks to her, I have a new best friend! Laura, Eddie and Carli.
Natalia D.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Michele was wonderful to work with. She worked with me to be able to get my boxer home. She was attentive, Responsive, and easy to work with. I’m so happy I found her and her kennel. And I’m so happy that I found my Frankie through her.