Chivi Paws

Fabi and Zak C.

Breeder of Dachshunds

Meet the breeder

I'm Fabi and Zak C., the breeder behind Chivi Paws located in Lawrenceville, GA. Chivi Paws 🐾 Responsible breeding where every puppy grows with love, patience, and care. Our greatest wish is for them to go to homes where they are loved forever 🐶💕.

Q. & A. with Fabi and Zak

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My passion for dogs and their well-being led me to responsible breeding. I wanted to contribute positively to the breed by raising puppies in a loving home environment, focusing on proper care, early socialization, and placing them in committed, lifelong homes.

  • What makes your program special?

    My program is small and intentional, allowing me to give each dog individual attention, love, and care. Puppies are raised in a calm home environment, handled daily, and thoughtfully matched with families who value commitment, responsibility, and treating their dog as a true family member.

  • 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 wirehaired, 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 black and cream, wild boar and cream, chocolate and cream, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Fabi and Zak

Fabi and Zak 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 $700 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization.”

Contract & health guarantee

Fabi and Zak 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 Fabi and Zak 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 Fabi and Zak 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Fabi and Zak.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Lawrenceville, GA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

Flexible meeting point

Fabi and Zak can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Fabi and Zak

  • Club memberships

    Fabi and Zak is a member of Deep South All Breed Obedience & Training Club, Riverside West Kennel Club of Greater New Orleans, and Dachshund Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Fabi and Zak has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month

    Fabi and Zak was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Fabi and Zak’s links

Fabi and Zak is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Chivi Paws 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Chivi Paws 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

  • Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), 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).

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