Shady Grove Chihuahuas

Emily S.

Breeder of Chihuahuas

  • Altoona, AL
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Emily S., the breeder behind Shady Grove Chihuahuas located in Altoona, AL. We offer quality puppies from carefully planned litters. Our puppies are healthy, versatile, beloved companions. We're passionate about raising well-rounded pups who will excel in any venue with their new families. Our dogs are family members first and foremost. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs and what we do.

Q. & A. with Emily

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have been breeding for five years. Breeding for me was a culmination of wanting to preserve the breed and provide dogs with wonderful personalities. Often when I mention Chihuahuas people have the wrong idea about them. I’m here to change that.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs are chosen for exceptional qualities within the AKC standard. Puppies are raised in our home and are given lots of love and care. When our puppies go home you know what you are getting. I always welcome visitors to our home and love keeping up with our past puppies.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Emily

Emily has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Akc limited registration Age appropriate vaccination and deworming Lots and lots of socialization. Includes your pick of puppy in order of deposits received and is included as part of total.”

Contract & health guarantee

Emily may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Emily offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Emily directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emily.

Breeder's location

Meet in Altoona, AL

601 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport

640 miles away

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Meet in Atlanta, GA

530 miles away

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More about Emily

  • Emily has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Emily’s links

Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shady Grove Chihuahuas meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Shady Grove Chihuahuas reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Chihuahuas.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Emily to bring home their puppies.

  • Kat T.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Wanted to share our little guy we got from Shady Grove. His name is Rudy Roo and he is the sweetest little thing and lots of energy. He loves everyone and gets along with my other dog. Cant say enough about Shady Grove and Emily. Best decision ever!

  • Chase F.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

      • +6

    Emily was so wonderful to work with, her philosophy of breeding for personality shows so clearly with our wonderful pup and she was very easy to communicate with!

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