TLC Kennels TenderLittleCuties

Tonya C.

Breeder of Maltese and Yorkshire Terriers

  • Eastpointe, MI
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Tonya C., the breeder behind TLC Kennels TenderLittleCuties located in Eastpointe, MI. 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 AKC IS SO OUTDATED!!!!!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 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 $1,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Pricing includes a vet health check guaranty, first round of vaccinations, and a puppy goody bag which includes (1 outfit, meal and water dish, blanket, toys, harness, and 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.

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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 Eastpointe, MI

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

More about Tonya

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

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

  • Tonya’s links

Tonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

TLC Kennels 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

TLC Kennels 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 Yorkshire Terriers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Michaelynn S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Tonya was wonderful! The love that she gives the puppies is why I chose her. Communication is great! She was so flexible and went out of her way to help me get Penny(Chia). If you are looking for a puppy TLC Kennels should be your go to…

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    Brea H.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Great Experience with Tonya! She was very responsive and regularly sent videos and photos of our puppy prior to us being able to pick him up. We love to look back at the videos of when our Yorkie was a baby!

  • 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!!

    Danielle C.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Tonya was so wonderful to work with! She cares and loves all of her puppies so much. She was very helpful and accommodating. She sent us pictures and made sure all our questions were answered Loved the fact that she post weekly videos. We were not familiar with Good Dog, however the fact that Tonya is so pleasant and goes out of her way to share information and communicate, we knew we had made the right decision and the platform makes everything so easy. We are in love with our "Coco Chanel". Thanks so much Tonya

    Rhonda A.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    We were unfamiliar with the Good Dog platform when we started looking for our new puppy. I was worried it wasn’t a safe platform, but that changed quickly when I reached out to Tonya. We had been looking for a puppy for several months, when I came across TLC Kennels. Tonya was more than happy to answer any questions I had and I had a lot. When we chose Basil (Angel). She sent a video update every week along with photos of our growing baby girl. She replied to my questions very promptly and was always reassuring when I needed it. When the date came to pick Basil up the flight nanny was at the airport when I arrived with a bag full of goodies for us to take home for Basil. Our puppy is just perfect in so many ways. Thank you TLC for making our process so easy.

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