Charm, a Cafe Au Lait puppy, and Zarla in our home, posed on a velvet bed beneath a gold-framed painting

East Shoreline, Connecticut

Raised with love.Matched with care.

Hypoallergenic Cafe Au Lait Toy Poodle & Shih Tzu mix puppies, born and raised inside our home, alongside both parents.

Current Litter

Available puppies

Each puppy below lives in our home right now. Tap any one of them for temperament notes and photos.

Our Story

A home, not a kennel

A chocolate Toy Poodle mix puppy lying on a cream armchair in a family living room
A new owner gently kissing her Toy Poodle mix puppy on the nose

ClerZ Kennel is a family-operated boutique breeder on Connecticut's East Shoreline. We serve families across the United States, with neighbor delivery to our surrounding area: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire and Maine.

Our puppies are born and raised inside our home alongside both parents, never in a kennel, garage or outdoor facility. They carry a distinctive Cafe Au Lait colouring and a hypoallergenic coat: hair rather than fur, which means virtually no shedding.

Every puppy is handled daily, socialised with our family, and started on pee-pad training, crate training and house-breaking well before they leave us. Each one goes home with wellness care, deworming, and tick protection, along with feeding guidance and ongoing support from our family.

We are deliberately selective about placements. Every family is screened, and we welcome visits to our Connecticut home. Families across the United States are welcome, and neighbor delivery is available to the East Shoreline and nearby states.

- The ClerZ Family -

Our Foundation

Meet the parents

Exceptional temperament and health begin with exceptional parents. Our mother and fathers live with us as family pets, and you are welcome to meet them when you visit.

Stella, an apricot Toy Poodle sitting upright

Mother

Stella

AKC Certified Full Toy Poodle

Temperament
Calm, intelligent and deeply affectionate
Weight
6 lbs
Health
Annual wellness exams, AKC registered, current on all vaccinations
About
Stella is the heart of our home, graceful, attentive and wonderfully maternal. Her gentle nature and impeccable temperament carry through to every puppy she raises.
Charm, a salt-and-pepper Toy Poodle mix, sitting beside a young apricot puppy

Father

Charm

Toy Poodle mix (approx. 25% Shih Tzu)

Temperament
Playful, confident and people-loving
Weight
7 lbs
Health
Annual wellness exams, current on all vaccinations
About
Charm brings warmth and playful energy to our family. His friendly disposition and hypoallergenic coat make him a beloved companion and an exceptional sire to our Cafe Au Lait litters.
Zarla, a cream parti Toy Poodle with one blue and one amber eye

Father

Zarla

Cream parti Toy Poodle

Temperament
Gentle, watchful and deeply devoted
Health
Annual wellness exams, current on all vaccinations
About
Zarla is our striking cream parti with one blue and one amber eye. Soft-natured and people-oriented, he brings quiet presence and a beautiful coat to our breeding program.
Where They Grow

Our home

We don't just say our puppies are raised at home, here is exactly how they live.

Three of our adult dogs napping together on a bed inside our home

Inside our home

Our puppies live indoors with both parents, never in a kennel, garage or outdoor facility. They are held and handled by our family every day and grow up used to the sounds and rhythms of a real household from birth.

Sleep & comfort

Each puppy rests in a warm, quiet area with soft bedding and familiar blankets. They sleep near us at night, which builds the security that helps them settle quickly into a new home.

Training & routine

Puppies begin pee-pad training early and are introduced to crate training and house-breaking before going home, so your first weeks together are far easier.

Our large yard

When the weather allows, puppies play in our big yard, running on grass, exploring under supervision and enjoying the fresh air of Connecticut's East Shoreline.

Selective placements

We are intentional about where our puppies go. Every family is screened carefully to make sure the match is a loving, responsible one that will last a lifetime.

Life After ClerZ

The family album

Everyday moments from forever homes, puppies growing up, settling in, and being loved.

Tap any photo to enlarge · Shared with kind permission

Happy Homes

Our clients

A few of the families who welcomed a ClerZ puppy home, and the joy that followed.

A smiling new owner holding two cream Toy Poodle mix puppies outdoors
A new owner smiling with her apricot Toy Poodle mix puppy
A new owner gently kissing her Toy Poodle mix puppy on the nose
The ClerZ Difference

Why families choose us

Raised inside our home

With both parents, handled every day, never isolated in a kennel. A true family environment from day one.

Training started early

Pee-pad trained, crate trained and house-broken before your puppy comes home, a real head start for your family.

Wellness care, dewormed & protected

Every puppy goes home with wellness care, deworming, and tick protection before joining their new family.

Hypoallergenic, no shedding

Hair rather than fur. Our Toy Poodle and Shih Tzu mix puppies suit many allergy-sensitive households.

Rare Cafe Au Lait colouring

Distinctive warm tones that set our litters apart, an uncommon and beautiful coat in every puppy.

Serving the United States

Based on Connecticut's East Shoreline, with neighbor delivery to RI, MA, NY, NH and Maine. Families nationwide are welcome.

How It Works

From first message to going home

No deposits online and no surprises, four straightforward steps, each one by email or in person.

Reach out
  1. Reach out

    Send us an email at clerzkennel@icloud.com. Tell us about your household, your schedule, and what you are hoping for in a companion.

  2. Talk it through

    We discuss temperament, size, grooming, and cost openly, and tell you which puppies genuinely suit your family. If none do, we say so.

  3. Visit in person

    Come to our East Shoreline home to meet the puppies and both parents whenever you can. Families farther away can message us to arrange delivery across the United States.

  4. Go home together

    Your puppy leaves with wellness care, deworming, tick protection, feeding notes, and our email for whenever you need us.

Questions

Frequently asked

Email us at clerzkennel@icloud.com. We welcome serious inquiries, will talk with you about your family, and then arrange an in-person visit. We are selective about placements, each puppy is matched carefully with the right home.

We serve families across the United States. Neighbor delivery is available to our surrounding area on Connecticut's East Shoreline and nearby Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire and Maine. Message us to arrange the best option for your home.

Yes, we typically have both boys and girls available in each litter. Contact us for current availability and we will help you find the right match for your family.

Our puppies begin pee-pad training early and are crate trained and house-broken before going home. They are accustomed to everyday household life and handled daily by our family, which gives them a strong foundation from day one.

Puppies are ready to come home around 7–8 weeks old, after they've had their wellness check and deworming. Contact us for current availability.

Every puppy goes home with wellness care, deworming, and tick protection, along with feeding guidance and ongoing support from our family. We want every transition to be as smooth as possible.

Yes. Our Toy Poodle and Shih Tzu mix puppies have hair rather than fur, which means virtually no shedding. They are hypoallergenic and well suited to many allergy-sensitive households, though we always recommend meeting them in person first if allergies are a concern.

Our litters feature a distinctive Cafe Au Lait colouring, warm, uncommon tones ranging from chocolate through caramel to apricot. Contact us to see the current puppies and learn more about what is available.

Inquire

Begin your journey

We would be honoured to help you find your companion. Reach out to discuss availability and arrange a visit to our East Shoreline home.

Email clerzkennel@icloud.com

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