Zaria's Little Pups
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Zaria's Little Pups located in Cortland, IL. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! The sweet, loyal, and playful disposition of our dogs inspired us to begin responsibly breeding to expand the breed and share them with others.
Lexi’s experience
About Lexi
We are a husband/wife run breeding program located in northern Illinois. We only have 1-2 litters a year, always kept in our home, and are apart of the family. Health, safety, love, and finding fur-ever homes is our #1 priority.
Puppies
Oslo
Male • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022
Italian Greyhound
Oslo
Male • Went Home Oct. 20, 2022
Italian Greyhound
Oscar
Male • Went Home Oct. 6, 2022
Italian Greyhound
Fee-Fee
Female • Went Home Oct. 6, 2022
Italian Greyhound
Rigby
Male • Went Home Oct. 6, 2022
Italian Greyhound
Melvin
Male • Went Home Oct. 6, 2022
Italian Greyhound
Delaney
Female • Went Home Oct. 6, 2022
Italian Greyhound
Getting a puppy from Lexi
Lexi has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $2,700 - $3,200 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Our puppies go home with a veterinary health certificate, dewormed, 1st set of shots, socialized, and a go home gift bag. The deposit is required to hold a puppy until they are ready to go home. This is non-negotiable and non-refundable.”
Contract and health guarantee
Lexi 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 Lexi 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 Lexi directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
I utilize the following enrichment methods: And showed lots of love, positive experiences in all situations, Noises , Strangers, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, and Socialized with Adult Dogs.
Puppy health practices
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Zaria's Little Pups hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Blanket with Mom's Scent, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.
Bringing your puppy home
Lexi offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Cortland, IL or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Get your puppy dropped off to you
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
More about Lexi
Lexi has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Lexi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Lexi’s program includes three colors
Lexi’s Italian Greyhound puppies include white and seal, white, and seal. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Lexi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Zaria's Little Pups 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
Meet Lexi's parent dogs
All breeds
Italian Greyhound
Nami, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Nami
Dark brown/black and white, 2 y/o female. She is larger for an italian greyhound— 16 pounds
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Zaria, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Zaria
Zaria is a female Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lexi decided to make her part of their program. Lexi has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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Parent health testing
Italian Greyhound
Zaria's Little Pups 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 Italian Greyhounds.
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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 Lexi to bring home their puppies.
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Megan S.
Oct. 2022
Zarias little pups is a wonderful breeder! She sent updates weekly or whenever asked, even face timed me so I could see my sweet Rigby. When we picked him up, she and her fiancé were very friendly and...