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    2.8 (97 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Milo before

    I brought my Shih Tzu from here feb 21 2025, when this place was selling puppies. He was going on 5 months at that time but they kind of seemed alittle unsure. When I found them on Google, I went to the website to look for a puppy. I called the contact number on the website. They asked me which dog I wanted and they told me the price he wanted to make sure that I was 100% buying a puppy and I told him that I was. They told me over the phone its appointments only. When I got to the store it looked like it was closed. Seemed alittle weird. I waited around for about 30 minutes until my appointment time they let me in. They let me see the dog. He looked sick and he didn't look like the dog that I seen on the website, he was 500.00 dollars. I still decided to buy him but I kept getting a feeling like it was a lot of scamming going on. I kind of wish I would have read the reviews before I purchased him because he does seem to have some mental and behavioral issues, even though he is still a good dog it took a while for him to get used to us the way he should have.. I called the next day to find out basic information about him. They told me what I needed to know. They told me he only needed two shots when I took him to the vet he needed about four I tried to call back to ask another question I couldn't reach them. I go back to their website and it says that the shop is shut down and that it will become a place where they sell fish. It's feels like they took my money and shut down not too long after. I felt scammed. But I love my milo. Not sure if it's the same owners so just be careful.

    Yorkie

    I went there almost 17 years ago to get a miniature Yorkie. I had bought a Maltese from another pet shop that guaranteed that it was going to be miniature of no more then 4 pounds and months later it turned out that he was a regular size 8.5 pound Maltese but I was already in love with him so I didn't have the heart to return him. When I first came to Empire and inquired about a mini Yorkie they assured me that what I wanted I would get- they let me stay with the chosen one for about half hour before I took her home. And yea after a year she was only 3 pounds and so so lovable. It was worth the $2000 I paid for her back then. Sadly she passed after 16 wonderful years and if and when I am ready to purchase another I will definitely go Empire.

    He is our Bentley!
    Catherine L.

    We bought a Shih- Chon 8 years ago/ our experience was fantastic! Willy, the owner, was great, we are thrilled with our dog!

    Another view of Cooper in a cage with his sister.

    Yesterday, my daughter and I visited Empire Puppies in search of a dog. 14 years ago, we bought a Shih-poo dog from them and he has been the love of our lives. Yesterday, we found a beautiful dog with the help of Willy, the gracious and patient store manager and wew couldn't be happier. he gave us plenty of time to choose, answered all our questions and treated us with great hospitality. The place was very clean, had a nice selection of dogs and mixed breeds and lots of space and time to make our decision. We are very pleased with their service, attitude and care of their animals.

    Eric S.

    Have not purchased a puppy from here. Was inquiring via their Facebook messenger how to come in and view puppies. With the pandemic I realize that many shops are only accepting reservations. I was surprised to learn that they only supplied pictures of the puppies over the internet and would only make a reservation once you wanted to purchase. What sort of legit pet store would want to sell one of their animals to a person who had not even spent 5 minutes with it? And what type of person would buy an animal sight unseen? This is a crazy and unrealistic practice of trading a LIVING BEING. So disappointing.

    Mini husky
    Luis G.

    I found my best friend here and honestly I really live the store because it's surrounded by puppies. The only thing which is why I rate it 4 stars is because of the overprice on the puppies. They're around 1,500. If you want an exotic one it's around 2,100 which is what I got my dog for but the lowest price will probably be around 1,000.

    This is my havanese puppy I got from Empire on the day I picked him up back in October 2009.
    Ashley C.

    The main reason Empire gets five stars from me is just because how awesome my puppy truly is...and without them, I'd never have known him. I'm from Chicago, but came to NYC in October 2009 to deal with a family situation, and was bummed. Ironically, in coming out to NYC so quickly, I left my cat with someone who was irresponsible and lost him immediately after, and was really upset. My best friend heard about my situation and was doing his best to cheer me up but nothing was working. So, a few days later, I'm bumming around in Flushing (where I was staying) and he calls my phone, telling me to go to this address. I say okay, and do so. To my surprise, the address is Empire Puppies. I go inside, and the place was tiny but I did notice that day there was practically no overcrowding of the cages. Might have been a special day, but I don't know. I also didn't notice an odor or anything like that. So, I get there and tell the guy at the counter that I was told to come there by my best friend "Bob". Immediately, the guy says, "Oh you're Ashley! Come with me." He leads to me a kennel that held the cutest little black and white havamalt (half havanese, half maltese) puppy in it. This said puppy had a big red ribbon around his neck, with a card attached. The card read, "Here's something I know can cheer you up, if you want it, it's yours." WOW. Sweetest thing my BFF has ever done, and if you knew him, you'd know sweet isn't in his profile. Truth was, last thing I wanted was a dog, especially after losing my beloved cat, but I figured that I should at least meet the little guy. When the guy put him in the little enclosure on the floor, he just ran right to me, put his front paws on me and started whining. So I picked him up and not only did he wash my entire face, he settled himself so that he was wrapped around me like a little scarf. (To this day, he does that and only does it with me). At the time he was four pounds and scruffy, and so I decided on a whim to take him with me. My best friend had paid for the dog, a crate, puppy pads, food, vitamins, treats, and a food dish so I was all set. We left, and I named him Jackson in the car as Michael Jackson was the only music that kept him calm enough to not want to run into my lap. As far as Empire, they offered a free vet visit with their vet, but I declined because I knew I was taking him back to Chicago with me and already had a vet I used for my cat. I did get him looked at in NYC and he had no coughing, eye tearing or other problems that plague small dogs. While in NY, I thought he was very hard to potty train, but as soon as we got to Chicago a few days later, he immediately went outside and had FIVE mistakes in the span of five weeks. Who else that owns a dog can say that?! I remember each one specifically because I was the one cleaning them. Basically, this dog is smart. My mother will say to him "Go to Ashley" and he will come sit right by me. I'll tell him "Go to Carole (my mom)" and he goes right to her. If these are the kind of dogs that Empire gets, kudos to them! Medically, the only issue Jackson has ever had was a puppy tooth that had to be removed. That's IT! Other than the occasional cold, he's always been in excellent health. Weird fact- Jackson is supposedly a Havanese/Maltese mix, but he acts, looks and behaves like a Havanese. I intend on getting a DNA test for him, just to know for sure. I'm not complaining, because Jackson is my BAF (Best Animal Friend) but I find that interesting. They also said that he'd be brown and white and probably max out at around 10 pounds. He's about 10 pounds now, but he's definitely not brown, he kept his black and white coloring. Interesting also is the black heart pattern that has emerged in his side. It's very distinctive and just goes to his sweet personality. I recommend Empire just because Jackson is so great and I'm blessed to have him in my life. I also recommend them for working with my best friend, who isn't exactly Mr. Nice Guy. If I ever wanted another puppy, I'd seriously consider flying there just to see if I could find one of Jackson's family members. I am TRULY happy and satisfied, and this review comes from a transaction in October 2009, so while I'm not as current as other reviewers, I can speak to long term issues. I didn't go downstairs, and I didn't see any sad puppies. Actually every dog there seemed kind of puppy like, bouncing around and happy. I don't know what it's like now. Next time I'm in New York, I'll stop in and update this review if it's different.

    My Pomeranian, Toby
    D L.

    I brought my Pomeranian here. I came to this store because my friend brought her Pomeranian here. My visit at Empire Puppies to me was great. The worker greeted us and told us if we needed help to let him know. I knew the first visit I just wanted to look around and see what is out there. The worker didn't hover over us or tried to sell us a puppy. He answered all my questions and gave me his card when I'm ready. I went home and thought it over for a few days. The second visit the worker remembered me. I picked out Toby that day. The worker went to the back to clean him, gave me all his paperworks, medicines, food and pads. Toby will be turning 9 years old next month. Getting him was and still is one of the best decision I ever made in my life. He is such a great and sweet dog. Everybody loves him.

    Mihae L.

    This place doesn't smell like a lot of other puppy places I've been to. The puppies on display are treated well as far as we could tell and are all oh-so-cute. We ended up getting a Mini American Eskimo (though the little guy is not so little) after my brother had a good experience with a Shiba Inu he purchased from them a year ago. If it's your first puppy, they should be able to put your mind at ease. They were patient with questions and us playing with the pups before making our choice. We eventually were able to negotiate a discount with the owner and walked out the same day with the newest member of our family. Their puppies come with papers and they guarantee their health for a couple weeks, so that's good. The first vet visit is free if you decide to use their recommended vet for a first check-up. I would ignore their puppy selection on their website as it's no guarantee that they will have the types listed (they're puppies after all, not some grocery item), so call in advance or go visit in person if you're looking for something specific. I would also ignore the banner over their storefront stating a sale of $299 and $399 for puppies. Overall, we had a great experience with the owner, Will, and staff and our little guy is almost an adult and hasn't had any health problems. Healthy, happy, and loveable as can be. Thanks, Empire Puppies.

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    Great place to get fish. Prices are reasonable and very clean and knowledgeable. Will definitely be coming here from now on.

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    Ask the Community - Empire Pet Fish

    How much do the money rage in?

    usually around 800 -1000 depending on the breed !

    Is this a pet shop?

    Yes

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    Review Highlights - Empire Pet Fish

    Since my Shih-Poo was my first dog, they told us everything I need to know about her.

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