I'm Christy L., the breeder behind BonBon Chihuahuas located in Santa Fe, TX. I require an interview before approval. With a small breeding program, only a few litters a year are born here, so we have plenty of time to work with and socialize all the puppies. We look forward to matching you with your perfect pup!
Q. & A. with Christy
Why did you start breeding?
I grew breeding rabbits, goats, and horses. It was natural that when I fell in love with chihuahuas as a breed that we gather the best bloodlines and have a few litters every year.
What makes your program special?
Socialization combined with an emphasis on healthy dogs with that perfect breed standard look of a chihuahua. Socialization at a young age is what makes our dogs so UNLIKE the yippy aggressive chihuahuas that most people have met and dislike. Ours are sweet, outgoing, friendly and playful.
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.
Getting a puppy from Christy
Christy 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 a $1,500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Each of our puppies comes with AKC Limited registration papers, a small bag of food, their favorite toy, a copy of shot/wormer records, microchip, AKC Puppy Protection Pack, and 1yr health guarantee. Deposits are 50% of the total price of the puppy. Shipping is paid at the time of pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christy 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 Christy 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 Christy directly.
BonBon 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
BonBon 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.