The Luckie Puppy

Kayla L.

Breeder of Shih Tzus, Shihpoos, and Mal-Shis

  • Smithville, GA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Kayla L., the breeder behind The Luckie Puppy located in Smithville, GA. The Luckie Puppy™ is a boutique Shih Tzu breeding program specializing in temperament-focused, home-raised companion puppies placed intentionally through an early development program.

Q. & A. with Kayla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We fell in love with the shih-tzu and shihpoo breeds and wanted to share our love of them with other families.

  • What makes your program special?

    We raise our puppies in our home and utilize Avidogs principles. Our puppies also go home with a microchip from FiNano, 30 days of insurance from Trupanion, a 1 year health guarantee, 2 sets of shots and a go home bag with their paperwork and goodies.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Shihpoo puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our Shih Tzu puppies include sable, liver, blue, red, red and white, brindle and white, and brindle. Shihpoo puppies include black gold and white, liver and white, gold and white, and black and white. 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 Kayla

Kayla 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.

Kayla partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

"Temperament-based matching to ensure the best lifelong fit for every puppy. "

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes registration, first 2 sets of shots, microchip, 30 days of insurance, deworming, health guarantee and socialization. Deposit reserves your puppy until pickup. It is non-refundable but is transferable."

Contract & health guarantee

Kayla 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 Kayla 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 Kayla 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
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Smithville, GA

Other pick-up locations

More about Kayla

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Kayla has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Kayla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Kayla’s links

Kayla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Luckie Puppy 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

Shihpoo

Mal-Shi

Parent health testing

Mal-Shi

Shihpoo

Shih Tzu

The Luckie Puppy 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 Mal-Shis.

  • DNA Disease 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 Kayla to bring home their puppies.

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    denise w.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    I am sorry I haven't done this sooner. We bought our sweet girl from Kayla and its was nothing short of a blessing! From advice to potty train, to delivery and raising our now almost 8 month old perfect little girl! Kayla has continued to answer questions and be available. Out Lexi was potty trained from day one with Kayla's help. She has been a blessing in every way and we will get out next puppy from Luckie Puppy as well! Thank you!!

    Jesse B.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Kayla was great! I had contacted her about Cedar my new puppy, she was very responsive and also recommended a nanny that would fly with my pup so I can meet at airport. Everything went perfectly. Upon arrival my new pup was super friendly. I love my new puppy

    Karin L.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Kayla was so incredibly helpful and kind throughout the whole process. Our sweet boy Bear could not be more secure and happy! It is very evident that he received so much love and kindness at Kayla’s home in order to have attained this level of security and trust! We are so very grateful to Kayla and Good Dig for connecting us!

  • Michael B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Kayla was such a pleasure to work with! Extremely responsive and transparent. Someone I would highly recommend working with to find your next puppy!

    Alexys H.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Kayla has been a joy to work with, very helpful, informative, and responsive from the start. We got our sweet malshi puppy already potty trained and does well in cars, as well as with other people. She is the perfect addition to our family and we couldn’t recommend the luckie puppy anymore. ❤️

    Sara W.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    Kayla is a true blessing. I just lost my two Shih Tzus within a 5 month timeframe and the most recent lost was just unbearable. I was searching for a breeder, and found Kayla who is an angel raising sweet pups. My boy Ernie is the best- healthy and happy boy. I’m so happy with the ease of the process and Kayla being responsive and willing to answer my questions and chat on the phone right away. I’ll forever be grateful and certainly keep her updated on photos of sweet Ernie. When the timing is right I’ll definitely get another puppy for Ernie to have company with down the road ❤️

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.

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