I'm Amanda C., the breeder behind A & O Cherished Chihuahuas located in Maryland. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Amanda
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ezra $3,500
Went home
Male
Willow $3800
Went home
Female
Tiny Elana $3,500
Went home
Female
Ivonna $3800
Went home
Female
Tiny Victoria $2000
Went home
Female
Tiny Victor $2000
Went home
Male
Timothy
Went home
Male
John $3200
Went home
Male
Teddy
Went home
Male
Mocha
Went home
Female
Dennis
Went home
Male
TINY Charlotte
Went home
Female
Samuel
Went home
Male
Noah
Went home
Male
Fiona
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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.
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 between $3,000 - $6,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price of our puppies is based off of the quality we provide. Our puppies come with age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, great socialization and Limited AKC registration unless discussed otherwise. We require 30% of the purchase price for deposit. There is absolutely no refund on deposits unless there is something discovered with the health of the puppy before leaving my home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amanda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Maryland
45 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
6 miles away
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More about Amanda
Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
A & O Cherished 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
All breeds
Poodle
Chihuahua
Twinkle, mom
Poodle
About Twinkle
Twinkle is a very special lady. She is extremely friendly and outgoing. She loves to spend time with you and enjoys playing and affection. She raises very confident puppies who also enjoy meeting new people.
Karin, mom
Chihuahua
About Karin
Karin is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda 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.
Jolene, mom
Chihuahua
About Jolene
Jolene is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda 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.
Jazmine, mom
Chihuahua
About Jazmine
Jazmine is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda 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.
Bella, mom
Chihuahua
About Bella
Bella is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda 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.
Romeo, dad
Chihuahua
About Romeo
Romeo is a male Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amanda decided to make him part of their program. Amanda 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.
Parent health testing
A & O Cherished 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).