About Bows and Toes in Brownsboro, TX

A Texas State-Licensed, Registered Toy Breed Kennel Serving Brownsboro Since 1996

Bows and Toes is an owner-operated toy breed kennel in Brownsboro, TX, breeding registered lines of Poodles, Shih-Tzus, Yorkshires, and Designer breeds since 1996. Judy Epperson founded and continues to operate the kennel personally, meaning every puppy that leaves for a new home has been raised under direct, hands-on care—not delegated to staff.

The kennel operates as a state-licensed, state-regulated facility. Those aren't just designations on paper—they mean Bows and Toes meets federal and state standards for animal care, record-keeping, and facility management. When you're choosing a breeder, licensing at this level provides an independently verifiable baseline that many private sellers simply can't offer.

Judy's approach is straightforward: Bows and Toes breeds puppies for placement with families, with deliberate selection for temperament and health. In her words, "We breed puppies for resale—not rescue. We're selective about breeding for temperament and health. Every puppy leaves with vaccinations and knowledge to help new families succeed." That last part matters—bringing home a toy breed puppy comes with a learning curve, and Judy's commitment doesn't end at pickup.

Connect with Bows and Toes to learn about currently available puppies and get answers to your questions directly from Judy..

Individual Socialization and Family Placement—How Each Puppy Is Raised

From the beginning, the focus at Bows and Toes has been individual puppy socialization. Toy breeds—Poodles, Shih-Tzus, Yorkshires, and Designer crosses—each have distinct temperament and care needs. Raising them well means paying attention to each puppy as an individual, not moving litters through on a volume schedule.

Brownsboro sits in East Texas, and Bows and Toes has built a reputation that reaches well beyond the local area. The kennel is known throughout East Texas and beyond—recognized for rapid responsiveness to customer inquiries and a commitment to puppy welfare that continues after the sale. That post-sale relationship matters with toy breeds, where new owners often have questions about feeding schedules, hypoglycemia awareness, and early development.

That ongoing responsiveness is part of what earned Bows and Toes a Best award in Brownsboro in 2021 and again more recently. Recognition like that reflects consistent performance over time, not a single good year.

Bows and Toes serves families throughout Brownsboro, across East Texas, and beyond for those willing to travel or arrange transport for the right puppy.

What to Expect When You Work with Bows and Toes

Because Bows and Toes is owner-operated, you're in direct contact with Judy—the person who knows each puppy's personality, background, and health history. There's no go-between. When you reach out with questions about a specific puppy or breed, you get answers from the person who raised them.



Every puppy placed by Bows and Toes leaves current on vaccinations. Judy also sends new families home with the knowledge they need to care for a toy breed successfully—covering topics like early nutrition and hypoglycemia prevention that are especially relevant for small-breed puppies in their first weeks at home.

If you're ready to find your next puppy, Bows and Toes currently has puppies available and ready for their new homes. Reach out today to ask about available puppies, meet the parent dogs, or get guidance on which breed fits your family best.