I'm Jessica A., the breeder behind Alvarez Chinese Crested located in Worthington, MN. Health-focused breeder of Chinese Crested dogs, specializing in baby-faced Powder Puffs & Hairless. Home-raised with early socialization and love. Our puppies come from health-tested parents and are bred for structure, beauty, and boutique quality.
Q. & A. with Jessica
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with my Chinese Crested girl and became passionate about the breed. Wanting to create healthy, happy puppies with the same charm, I began breeding to share that joy — focusing on quality, health-tested lines, and confident, people-loving temperaments.
What makes your program special?
We prioritize health-tested parents, intentional pairing, and home-raising each puppy with love and exposure. We specialize in elegant, tiny Chinese Cresteds with sweet temperaments and unforgettable baby-doll faces — the kind of pups that truly turn heads.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include powderpuff and hairless coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include pink and chocolate, black and white, apricot, and sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jessica
Jessica 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 $1,800 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Health-checked, happy puppy
✅ Vaccinations & deworming
✅ Vet records
✅ Starter pack
✅ Guidance for a smooth transition (tips, not guarantees)
✅ Lifetime breeder support.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica directly.
Alvarez Chinese Crested 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
Litter and program updates
Jessica A.
Litter update on 20 July •
Trinity really enjoying being in a basket 😂 
AJ and Aya's litter
Jessica A.
Litter update on 12 July •
First day of kennel training for these 6-week-old babies 💛
I started early this morning with outdoor play, potty breaks, and lots of love. After a few rounds of tiring them out, I introduced their kennels — and guess what? They actually started settling in 🥹
One of them took a little longer (of course 💅), but with patience and calm, they all fell asleep in their kennels by the end of the day 🐾
This is how we raise confident, well-adjusted pups who will transition smoothly into their new homes ✨
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AJ and Aya's litter
Jessica A.
Litter update on 26 June •
Puppy Update 🐶💛
Our little Chinese Crested boys are growing so fast! Just look at them—chilling, wiggling, and starting to explore their tiny world. 🥹💫 It won’t be long before we move them from their cozy kennel to their big puppy playpen for more room to play, learn, and grow. Stay tuned—things are about to get even cuter! ✨🐾
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AJ and Aya's litter
Jessica A.
Litter update on 21 June •
20-Day Milestone – First Time on Fresh Grass! 🌿🐾
At just 20 days old, our puppies explored fresh grass for the very first time! This is a gentle and natural introduction to potty training, and they loved every curious step. We’re so proud of their progress and excited to share this sweet milestone with you!
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AJ and Aya's litter
Jessica A.
Litter update on 14 June •
🐾 Puppy Update – Almost 2 Weeks Old! 🐶✨
Our sweet babies are growing beautifully as we head into week two tomorrow! Most of them opened their eyes a few days ago, and just yesterday, our little brown sweetheart joined the party and opened his eyes too! 👁️💕
Each puppy is starting to show early hints of their personality — some are a little more curious, while others love to snuggle and snooze. It’s such a joy watching them develop day by day. Mama is doing great and taking wonderful care of them, and we’re giving them all the love and care they need to thrive. 💗
Stay tuned — we’re excited to share more milestones soon!
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AJ and Aya's litter
Parent dogs
Aya, mom
Chinese Crested
About Aya
Aya is our beautiful standard-size hairless Chinese Crested with a heart full of love and loyalty. She’s incredibly protective and always by my side—whether I’m relaxing at home or running errands, Aya is my constant shadow. Her loyalty is unmatched, and she has the kind of bond with her people that’s truly special. She’s also full of personality—funny, expressive, and always finding ways to make us smile. Aya is sweet, dependable, and has an incredible sense of emotional awareness. We’re proud to raise puppies that carry her loyal, loving spirit and her confident, playful charm.
Great health testing
Brucellosis, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Alvarez Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Cresteds.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.