North Country's Lil Paws

"Breeding joy, one adorable pup at a time – where tails wag and hearts melt."

The joy that dogs bring is undeniable—their loyalty, enthusiasm, and boundless affection light up our lives. Breeding dogs isn't just about propagation; it's about sharing the joy of companionship with others. Each puppy carries the promise of becoming a lifelong source of happiness, bringing immeasurable joy and forming lasting connections. Through responsible breeding, it's about offering not just dogs, but unwavering companions capable of spreading love and bringing smiles to all those lucky enough to welcome them into their homes.

In my 20’s I bred Labrador retrievers and Persian cats. However, due to focusing my attention on raising my children as a single mom. In April of 2019 l lost my house and dog in a fire. I felt I needed to make a change. With the help of my best friend, we began building our kennel to include American Akita’s. We Love the breed but found they are not for everyone due to their dominant nature. In 2022 between the Chris and I we had a total of 3 joint replacements which we knew we needed to work with smaller dogs. 2023 is when Chris and I decided which breeds we were going to focus on! Boston Terriers, French Bull Dogs, Frenchtons, Shih Tzu’s, and Akitas. Eventually as the Akitas retire they will not be replaced and will be phased out. We are now working with a family in Oklahoma that have been breeding for 20 plus years. They have chosen to mentor us to ensure the pups moving forward are from quality health tested parents. We are always looking at improving our program.