Purposefully Bred Kennel

Raised by Cathy H.

Certified Breeder of Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, and Companion Crosses

  • 3 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Purposefully Bred Kennel located in Mc Loud, OK. My goal for the dogs I bring into the world is to enrich the lives of their new owners whether that may be a superb companion, or an apt service or protection dog prospect.

Cathy’s experience

  • About Cathy

    I have a passion for dogs. I love to research as a hobby and put all of my extra resources into caring for my dogs to the best of my ability. I strive to always be learning more so that I can do better. I also like to help others and so my older puppies/dogs that I rehome will come trained with basic manners and a possible foundation for service work. My dogs are my life!

  • What makes Cathy’s program special

    I am working toward healthy, functional, and intelligent dogs, and in extending their longevity I hope to bring families more years of unconditional love and service work. I would like to specialize in service dog prospects as well as fabulous companions and possibly eventually show and protection prospects!

  • Cathy is a member of 3 clubs

    Continental Kennel Club, American Kennel Club, International Canine Association

  • Cathy’s certifications & recognitions

    Canine Communication Certification

Puppies

Bandit

Reserved

Male • Went Home June 12, 2022

Shih Tzu

More about Cathy

  • Why Cathy started breeding

    I have always had a fascination with genetics and have gardened, bred fish and snails for fun since I was young. Now I have decided to take my passion for dogs to the next level- breeding. I have volunteered at animal shelters and that has inspired me to put my effort into improving dogs' quality of life by encouraging better breeding practices and education.

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

    Cathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Cathy’s program has one size

    Cathy’s Companion Cross puppies are large size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Cathy’s program includes 14 colors

    Cathy’s Chihuahua puppies include chocolate sabled fawn, silver, fawn, and black sabled fawn. Cathy’s Shih Tzu puppies include liver and white, black and white, liver, gold, and black. Cathy’s Companion Cross puppies include black and white, blue, fawn, black and tan, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Cathy’s program has three coat types

    Cathy’s Chihuahua puppies include smooth and long coat varieties. Cathy’s Companion Cross puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

Cathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Purposefully Bred Kennel 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 health testing

Chihuahua

Companion Cross

Shih Tzu

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Purposefully Bred Kennel 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 Chihuahuas.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation

    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.

  • 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis

    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.

  • Full Embark 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).

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