TenderLittleCuties

Tonya C.

Breeder of Maltese and Yorkshire Terriers

  • Michigan ·
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Tonya C., the breeder behind TenderLittleCuties located in Michigan. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!

Q. & A. with Tonya

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding moreso to EDUCATE. There are a lot of people that believe just because AKC doesn’t recognize a pup then it's not purebred...that's far from the truth. AKC doesn't recognize most foreign imports yet they're pure bred. They also didn’t used to recognized the Parti color. AKC IS SO OUTDATED!!!!! Our program will not focus on having AKC pups. We focus on QUALITY!!!! Although we might have an AKC pup every now and then most of our beautiful babies will be APRI REGISTERED !!!

  • What makes your program special?

    All of our puppies are socialized and played with to ensure they will PAWFECTLY fit into your family right away!! With the use of our flight nanny we offer delivery right to your doorstep or you can come visit your puppy and take him/her home with you. We do weekly videos with your puppy so you can see them grow and blossom.🌸

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Maltese puppies are white. Yorkshire Terrier puppies include chocolate and tan, parti, black and tan, and blue and gold. 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 Tonya

Tonya 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, Tonya partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $550 non-refundable deposit and between $950 - $2,950 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Pricing includes a vet health check guaranty, first round of vaccinations, microchip, and a puppy goody bag which includes (1 outfit, meal and water dish, blanket, toys, harness, food, and surprise extras). All puppy deposits are priced the same regardless of sex.”

Contract & health guarantee

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Michigan

374 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

378 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Tonya can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Tonya

  • Tonya has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Tonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Tonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

TenderLittleCuties 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

Yorkshire Terrier

Maltese

Parent health testing

Maltese

Yorkshire Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

TenderLittleCuties 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Animal Genetics 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 Tonya to bring home their puppies.

  • Latesa W.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Working with Tonya was an AWESOME experience! She was available for every question I had and was a very reassuring. Our conversations never felt forced as she was always so sweet and patient. By the time we met for me to pick up Dash, we were almost like family! She was truly a Blessing to me!

    Iesha M.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    From the start, Tonya has been a delight to work with.. she was very informative about my pup, she kept me updated with weekly videos.. even afterwards she contacted us to see how we were settling in

    Shiryl B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Tonya was very professional and explained in detail every step of the process. She took photos and videos of my fur baby and answered all my questions. My pup was delivered and that experience was great as well. I would definitely refer anyone looking for a healthy, well taken care of and loved puppy from TLC KENNELS. A+ Service.

  • Christopher P.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    We had a wonderful experience with Tonya. We had just lost one of our yorkies we had for 14 years and left a huge hole in the family. We found Tonya through Good Dog. She was immediate in her responses and worked with us on flexibility regarding the pick up date of our new puppy! The care package we received from Tonya was amazing. You can tell she has genuine love and care for the puppies she breeds. Our new little one “MJ” formerly Dahlia was well taken care of and has fit right in with the family. Our girls love her so much. She has brought so much joy to our home and helped fill the void that our previous puppy left when she passed. Amazing experience and we love our little MJ so much! Thank you Tonya!

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    ChaRissa G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    I got the sweetest baby !!!!! The entire process was comforting and exciting! Tonya kept me informed and provided videos, pictures and updates frequently! My daughter flew to pick up the baby and “Ice”was more than we could have expected- so sweet and cute. She has been the exact weight and personality Tonya described and has ZERO health issues. Super spoiled lap baby that does not like to walk and loves putting on clothes and getting her hair combed 😂 No shedding and a super girly girl ! Thank you Tonya for being an HONEST breeder!!!!!

    Stacey G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    "I wanted to share my experience with Tonya, the breeder of our Yorkie, Baby Cookie. We were so impressed with Tonya from our first interaction. Her puppies are raised in such a loving environment. As a breeder, Tonya was excellent about providing updates and photos of Baby Cookie as she grew, along with FaceTime calls and was always available to answer our questions. Baby cookie is now a happy, smart, and confident puppy, and we know that's because of the great start she had. We would absolutely choose this breeder again. We love our Cookie so much and couldn't thank Tonya enough!!

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