Chosen Chihuahuas

Trudy D.

Breeder of Chihuahuas

  • Mills River, NC
  • Meetup available in Raleigh, NC
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Trudy D., the breeder behind Chosen Chihuahuas located in Mills River, NC. We offer top quality loving pets that are looking for forever devoted families. Our focus is Health and excellent temperment. Our Chihuahuas are home raised with a lot of personal interaction, they are our family. We DNA Embark test parents for health and trait issues and only breed healthy dogs with good dispositions. We may be partial but we think they are pretty cute too!

Q. & A. with Trudy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My first heart connection with Chihuahuas started when I was in Junior High school working for a Veterinarian. A Chihuahua breader brought in a puppy that she wanted to put down because of entropian. My Vet convinced her that he would perform the surgery and spay if she would allow me to adopt her. That was just the beginning. My family loved her so much, she was sweet and loved everyone. I have a desire to produce loving, healthy, beautiful dogs that can bring as much love and joy to families as she gave to ours.

  • What makes your program special?

    Because my heart is trully in breeding excellent puppies for families to love and to be loved in return.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include merle, chocolate and tan, blue and tan, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Trudy

Trudy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Trudy partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great pride in making sure our dogs go to excellent homes. Our goal is to breed Chihuahuas with awesome dispositions that can go into any situation as a companion. Because we want family type homes established for our dogs we do not sell with breeding rights. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,800 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes puppy first vaccinations, health check, deworming, health guarantee, puppy gift basket. Thank you. All deposits and any money paid is non­refundable and non­transferable, however, all monies are 100% refundable if your puppy becomes deceased or unhealthy for purchase. To be fair, I do not guarantee that any puppy is anything but loveable non breeding “Pet Quality”. I can not not guarantee size, color, or disposition.”

Contract & health guarantee

Trudy 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 Trudy 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 Trudy 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Trudy.

Breeder's location

Meet in Mills River, NC

377 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Asheville Airport

374 miles away

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Meet in Raleigh, NC

234 miles away

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More about Trudy

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Audubon Wildlife Rescue, Licensed Veterinary Technician.

  • Trudy has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months

    Trudy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Trudy’s links

Trudy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Chosen 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Chosen 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Trudy to bring home their puppies.

  • Melissa M.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    I had the absolute best experience working with Trudy from Chosen Chihuahuas. From start to finish, she was a pleasure to do business with and truly went above and beyond. It’s clear how deeply she cares for her Chihuahuas, and that level of love and dedication shows in every aspect. I brought home my long-haired Chihuahua, Indie, and she is by far the healthiest, most well-rounded puppy I’ve ever purchased. She came litter-trained, well-socialized, and incredibly smart. You can tell she was raised with intention and care. To say I’m in love with this little girl is an understatement. She has already brought so much joy into my life. I highly recommend Trudy to anyone looking for a Chihuahua breeder. I already plan on purchasing another pup from her in the future!

  • Joy Q.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Trudy from Chosen Chihuahuas was excellent to work with. She clearly cares about these pups. We received our puppy Spike about a month ago. He is very healthy, potty trained for a litter box and is the most loving and funny guy. He’s such a cutie pie.

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