Ahuilaca Xoloitzcuintli
- North Carolina
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Teresa V., the breeder behind Ahuilaca Xoloitzcuintli located in North Carolina. When we bring a life into the world, we make sure it gets the best start possible. This includes proper health care and socialization for each puppy, but it starts even earlier than birth. We set our puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter, keeping in mind factors such as health, temperament, conformation, ability, and drive. Our goal is to produce well-balanced puppies and find them loving, responsible homes.
Q. & A. with Teresa
Why did you start breeding?
It’s in my blood, growing up in the fancy with my parents’ Dals. Many years later I helped my sister show her Chinese Cresteds. I started in rally obedience with pet Xolos but got the itch to get in the conformation ring. I studied the standard, helped at shows and later picked my foundation bitch.What makes your program special?
When I started there were very few Xolos. They have since become more popular but are still a low number breed. I have had two litters for which I went back to my breeder to use frozen semen from sires pre AKC acceptance. I wanted to bring old lines forward. A more moderate image of the breed that I fell in love with when I was studying old photos.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Teresa
Teresa 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 $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Teresa 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 Teresa 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 Teresa 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Teresa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in North Carolina
More about Teresa
Teresa has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Teresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Teresa’s links
Teresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ahuilaca Xoloitzcuintli 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Ahuilaca Xoloitzcuintli 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 Standard Xoloitzcuintli.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis
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).
