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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“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.
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).