Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Healthy Toy Breed Puppies
Founded in 1983, our boutique has dedicated over four decades to providing premium toy breed puppies in a nurturing environment. We specialize in AKC-certified Yorkies, Maltese, and Shih Tzus, along with designer breeds, ensuring each puppy receives comprehensive health evaluations and vaccinations before placement. Our team prioritizes proper family screening to guarantee optimal forever homes, offering personalized guidance on training, nutrition, and care. Under Dr. Alison Rhein's veterinary expertise since 2016 and Lisa Caiazzo's operational leadership, we maintain rigorous breeding standards with trusted partners, avoiding inbreeding and congenital health risks.Our facility consistently meets regulatory compliance and inspection requirements, providing customers with confidence in their puppy's well-being. We offer a curated selection of hypoallergenic purebreds and mixed breeds, accompanied by post-purchase support for seamless integration into new homes. Our appointment-based model ensures individualized attention, with a commitment to continuing Barbara Maple's legacy of compassionate puppy care and placement excellence.
Services
Puppy Sales
Breed Selection
Health Evaluations
Breeder Partnerships
Post-Purchase Support
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized experience with toy breed puppies
- Personalized guidance on training, nutrition, and care
- All puppies double-vetted with complete health records
- Exclusive focus on hypoallergenic purebred and designer breeds
- Appointment-based service ensuring individualized attention
Services
Puppy Sales
We offer ethically bred toy breed puppies with complete health documentation. Our puppies receive double veterinary evaluations and vaccinations before placement. Each puppy comes from trusted breeders maintaining strict health standards.
Breed Selection
Specializing in hypoallergenic purebreds and designer mixes, we help families choose suitable breeds. Our experts provide detailed information about temperament, size, and care requirements for informed decisions.
Health Evaluations
All puppies undergo comprehensive health screenings by experienced veterinarians. We maintain detailed records of vaccinations, genetic testing, and developmental milestones to ensure optimal health before adoption.
Breeder Partnerships
We collaborate with reputable breeders following strict ethical guidelines. Our partners maintain excellent facility standards, avoid inbreeding practices, and prioritize puppy socialization and developmental care.
Post-Purchase Support
We provide continuous support for new puppy owners, including training advice, nutrition guidance, and local veterinary recommendations. Our team remains available to address integration challenges and care questions.
People
Barbara Maple
Founder
Established Petite Pets in 1983 with a vision for ethical toy breed care. Created nurturing nursery environments for puppies and implemented rigorous placement standards to ensure responsible adoptions.
Dr. Alison Rhein
Veterinarian Owner
Veterinarian with 16+ years of experience caring for Petite Pets' puppies. Purchased the business in 2016 to preserve its legacy while maintaining high health and breeding standards for continued quality assurance.
Lisa Caiazzo
Operations Manager
Oversees daily operations since 2016, ensuring proper puppy care and placement. Former business owner with rescue dog experience, maintaining Petite Pets' reputation for healthy, well-socialized toy breed puppies.
Questions
What breeds do you offer?
We specialize in AKC-certified Yorkies, Maltese, and Shih Tzus, along with hypoallergenic designer mixes like Morkies, Maltipoos, and Shorkies.
Are puppies health-checked before sale?
Yes, all puppies receive double veterinary evaluations, complete vaccination records, and genetic health screenings from our ethical breeding partners.
How does the appointment process work?
Call our Huntington Station location to schedule a personalized appointment. Our team will guide you through breed selection, care requirements, and puppy readiness.
Do you offer post-purchase support?
We provide ongoing assistance with training, nutrition, and local veterinary recommendations to ensure smooth puppy integration into your home environment.
What are your facility's standards?
Our nursery environment follows strict health regulations with regular inspections. We maintain excellent breeding practices, avoiding inbreeding and prioritizing puppy socialization.
Reviews (5)
Tara Centeno
May 31, 2022
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I wish that I could give Petite Pets and Lisa more than 5 stars! I just purchased a teacup Shorkie from there and I am over the moon pleased and could not be happier with my decision to purchase from there. Lisa is absolutely phenomenal. From our initial phone conversation, to my first visit, to pick up day, my experience was nothing short of amazing. Lisa goes above and beyond to explain everything thoroughly and as a first time pet owner, it was more than appreciated.
Her puppies are so well loved and the store is an absolute pleasure to be in. My baby, Lilah, is such a well behaved, loveable addition to my family. Don't hesitate to reach out to Lisa and her team. You will not regret it!
Her puppies are so well loved and the store is an absolute pleasure to be in. My baby, Lilah, is such a well behaved, loveable addition to my family. Don't hesitate to reach out to Lisa and her team. You will not regret it!
G. G.
May 27, 2022
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My family and I were ready after losing our two fur babies back in 2018 and 2019. We explored different options and finally decided to make an appointment with Petite Pets Puppy Boutique. I'm going to start with, "they (Lisa and Beth) were fabulous to work with." And the puppies! Oh, the puppies! I never thought I could sit in a room full of puppies and not have to raise the octave of my voice to have a conversation.
A quiet puppy room is unheard of. That was very telling of the temperament of the puppies. You can tell they are all loved while they wait for their forever home. I was honored to take one of their favorites with us along with another, I have no doubt, they loved just as much. They know the energy level of all of their puppies and will find you the best match. I feel like our (formerly, Reese and Hazel) now Chewie and Honey were absolutely for us. We couldn't be happier. Thank you Lisa and Beth. We are only two days in and we love them already. I'm so glad we chose to come to you and you then chose us for Chewie and Honey.
A quiet puppy room is unheard of. That was very telling of the temperament of the puppies. You can tell they are all loved while they wait for their forever home. I was honored to take one of their favorites with us along with another, I have no doubt, they loved just as much. They know the energy level of all of their puppies and will find you the best match. I feel like our (formerly, Reese and Hazel) now Chewie and Honey were absolutely for us. We couldn't be happier. Thank you Lisa and Beth. We are only two days in and we love them already. I'm so glad we chose to come to you and you then chose us for Chewie and Honey.
Author Joshe
Jan 24, 2022
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I set up an appointment to see the puppies and it was so easy and convenient. I felt totally catered to. The staff is so knowledgable which made me feel very secure in choosing them to buy my Yorkie from. I would definately recommend them over any other puppy place.
Abel Alex
Jan 20, 2022
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I really loved how they carefully explained how each breed is different, allowing us to decide which puppy suits us the best. Even after we brought our puppy home they were still helpful when we called for advice. This really shows they care for both the puppies and their customers.
Jack Manie
Jan 14, 2022
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I bought my Yorkie from Petite Pets, the staff was great. Told me everything I needed to know. I love Petite Pets Puppy Boutique, and will recommend it to anyone who wants a puppy. They take great care of their puppies. unlike some other puppy stores I have been to. I highly recommend them.
