Elsbeth's Chihuahuas
- Chesapeake, VA · 168 miles away
- Meetup available in Richmond, VA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Beth H., the breeder behind Elsbeth's Chihuahuas located in Chesapeake, VA. All our adult dogs visit the vet regularly, have their shots, and are on heartworm preventative. The puppies come home with a vet check and first shots. All our pairings have at least one dog parent with champion bloodlines. The parents are Embark and DNA tested. Some are also Paw Print Genetics/Orivet tested.
Q. & A. with Beth
Why did you start breeding?
Chihuahuas are my family's passion. We have had these little guys in our lives since the early 2000s. We were aware of the mixed results of other breeders. They kept their dogs penned up most of the time, and there was little love or attention given to this loyal breed. My family and I wanted to do better. We have had puppies who have gone on to be emotional support dogs and win in agility, not to mention great family pets.What makes your program special?
We offer quality Chi's through training classes, mentoring, social media platforms, collaboration with veterinarians, and hands-on experience. We strive to produce loving, healthy puppies. The babies are raised in our great room and are socialized with the sound of children's laughter in the background, our adult dogs playing with them, and with lots of puppy kisses in between. We also have only a few litters a year, which allows us to give each puppy our undivided attention.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.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable spotted white, merle, black, cream, black sabled fawn, blue, blue brindled fawn, black and white, blue and white, blue and tan, chocolate and white, blue merle, 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.
Marji
Went homeFemale
Sean
Went homeMale
Maud
Went homeFemale
Helen
Went homeFemale
Dina
Went homeFemale
Ivy
Went homeFemale
Alexia
Went homeFemale
Anne
Went homeFemale
Gilbert
Went homeMale
Diana
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Beth
Beth 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 vet check, first shots, and registration, where applicable."
Contract & health guarantee
Beth 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 Beth 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 Beth 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
- Car rides
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Beth.
Breeder's location
Meet in Chesapeake, VA
168 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
164 miles away
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Meet in Richmond, VA
104 miles away
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More about Beth
Beth has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Beth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Beth is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Elsbeth's 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 dogs
Thyme, mom
Chihuahua
About Thyme
Thyme has been called a blue merle, but my mentor said you always go by the color of the nose to determine blue or black, and her nose is definitely black, so I call her a black merle. She's never met a stranger whom she didn't love. She's been genetically tested by Embark and Orivet merle testing to determine which genetic markers she'll pass on. http://embk.me/elsbethanysjustinthyme?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark
Chey, mom
Chihuahua
About Chey
Chey is a long-coat blue Chi. She's loving and has never found a treat she wouldn't try. She's embark tested. http://embk.me/elsbethanyscheyintothefirewh?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark
Willow, mom
Chihuahua
About Willow
Willow is a merle spotted on white. Very loving and playful. Loves chew bones and is an excellent mother. http://embk.me/elsbethanyswillowannabelle?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark
Al, dad
Chihuahua
About Al
Al loves his people and wants to be near them. He's AKC but was grand champion sired in Europe. He has a beautiful long coat, and he loves puppies. http://embk.me/sundapplescappuccino?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark
Parent health testing
Good level
Elsbeth's 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.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Beth to bring home their puppies.
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Linda P.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
We are so glad we found Elsbeth's Chihuahuas on Good Dog It was obvious immediately that we had found a breeder who cared so much about her dogs We were looking for a companion for our older chihuahua , who lost his buddy, leaving him an only dog We bought a darling little girl from Beth to be his next best buddy She has turned out to be just that It was so good to find someone who cares so much about breeding good quality, healthy chihuahuas We will always be grateful for such a loving and precious addition to our family Linda and Wayne Patton
