Chipworth Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Gary Chip T., the breeder behind Chipworth Kennels located in Opelousas, LA. I am a Professional All-Breed Handler in good standing with the American Kennel Club. I support the breed standards and health guidelines warranted by any breed that I am involved with.
Q. & A. with Gary Chip
Why did you start breeding?
From acquiring nice quality dogs striving to improve the next generation.What makes your program special?
I breed very closely to the breed standards and I am very diligent in utilizing dogs in my breeding program that offer great merits for the breed improvement.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and longhaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include chocolate and tan, black and tan, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Gary Chip
Gary Chip 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
"The price includes registration both limited and full upon discussion. Fully dewormed, vaccinated and vet che ked. Deposit is required in order to reserve the puppy of choice. Prices are determined by pet(limited registration) vs. full registration for show/breeding prispects."
Contract & health guarantee
Gary Chip 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 Gary Chip 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 Gary Chip directly.
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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gary Chip.
Breeder's location
Meet in Opelousas, LA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lafayette Airport (Paul Fournet Field)
Meet in Baton Rouge, LA
More about Gary Chip
Club memberships
Gary Chip is a member of Acadiana Kennel Club .
Certifications & recognitions
I have finished many dogs championships.
Gary Chip has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Gary Chip was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Gary Chip’s links
Gary Chip is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Chipworth Kennels 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
Chipworth Kennels 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 Dachshunds.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1)
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).
