I'm Lesley H., the breeder behind Harger Chihuahuas located in Dyersburg, TN. I offer top-quality Chihuahua puppies for families who share the same love and passion I do for these lovely companions. I am a preservation breeder striving for quality, health, and to ensure the future of the Chihuahua for generations to come. I have large expectations for my puppies!
Q. & A. with Lesley
Why did you start breeding?
I care about the well-being of animals. Giving back to the breed by producing healthy pups and placing them into loving homes. I breed limited for my own show program and only a couple of litters a year. I’m devoted to ensuring they are happy and healthy Chihuahuas for others to enjoy, and I do so by responsibly breeding this incredible little dog breed. I breed long and smooth coated chihuahuas.
What makes your program special?
My dogs and puppies are my family, and they get the best of care that I can possibly provide. I am very dedicated to what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I work with passion, heart, and integrity. If you are interested in a pup, go to my website, HargerChihuahuas.com and click on the available page, and complete the puppy application. I occasionally have a retired adult chi available.
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.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Sarah
Went home
Female
Teddy
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Lesley
Lesley 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 $2,000 - $6,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pups placed on a LIMITED AKC Registration only, on a spay/neuter contract. Pup must be spayed/neutered on or before the age of 6.5 months-NO later in order for ALL guarantees on our contract to stay in effect. DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE. PUPS are placed on AKC Limited REGS w/NON BREEDING CONTRACTS, NO EXCEPTIONS. If FALSE INFO is on an APP & NR DEPOSIT is paid, APPLICATION WILL BE DQ’d & NO DEPOSIT RETURNED.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lesley 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 Lesley 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 Lesley directly.
Harger 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
Candy, mom
Chihuahua
About Candy
Candy is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lesley decided to make her part of their program. Lesley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Jackie, mom
Chihuahua
About Jackie
Jackie is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lesley decided to make her part of their program. Lesley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
DeeDee, mom
Chihuahua
About DeeDee
DeeDee is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lesley decided to make her part of their program. Lesley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Domino, dad
Chihuahua
About Domino
Domino is a male Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lesley decided to make him part of their program. Lesley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Blake, dad
Chihuahua
About Blake
Blake is a male Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lesley decided to make him part of their program. Lesley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Deacon, dad
Chihuahua
About Deacon
Deacon is a male Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lesley decided to make him part of their program. Lesley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sage, mom
Chihuahua
About Sage
Sage is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lesley decided to make her part of their program. Lesley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Liam, dad
Chihuahua
About Liam
Liam is a male Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lesley decided to make him part of their program. Lesley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Lesley to bring home their puppies.
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Lauren B.
Verified owner · Apr. 2024
Lesley was very professional and responsive to our messages and always answered every question in great detail. This was our first experience buying from a breeder and we are soo thankful it was with her. She truly loves the puppies that she sells and is very thorough in making sure that they are placed with the right people. We are so blessed that she chose us for Crosley. He is the most beautiful, chill, loving puppy ever. He's perfect. Not only did we add Crosley to our family, but we added Lesley and Brent to ours as well. God really knew what he was doing. Thank you so much!
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Hunter B.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
Lesley was terrific to work with and the process to get our puppy was so easy. We couldn’t be happier to have gotten our little guy from Harger Chihuahuas.
Our little Teddy is a strong, health boy and he has already picked up house training!
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Chanise H.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
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We recently had the joy of adopting the most perfect Chihuahua puppy, Leo, from Lesley Harger at Harger Chihuahuas. Our journey to meet Leo took us from NYC to Memphis, a testament to our excitement and commitment to welcoming him into our family. Despite the challenge of navigating through two of the busiest airports in America, ATL and LGA, Leo proved to be the ideal travel companion. His adaptability and calm demeanor made the journey back to NYC seamless and enjoyable.
From the moment we met, Leo's charming and handsome appearance caught the attention of many. However, it's his personality and behavior that truly set him apart. Well-socialized, confident, and affectionate, Leo has shown an exceptional ability to bond and interact, demonstrating none of the fearfulness sometimes seen in chihuahuas. His intelligence is evident in how quickly he's learning his name, adapting to potty pad training, and displaying his agility and energy.
Lesley Harger's process of adoption was thoroughly smooth, marked by excellent communication and preparation for Leo's arrival. Her dedication to ensuring a great match between her puppies and their new families was clear, providing us with regular updates, photos, and videos of Leo. Meeting Lesley and her husband at the Memphis airport was a wonderful experience, cementing our confidence in our decision to adopt from Harger Chihuahuas.
I cannot recommend Harger Chihuahuas enough for those looking to adopt a Chihuahua. Leo has been an incredible addition to our family, and we are already looking forward to the day we can adopt a sibling for him from Lesley. For anyone considering adoption, Harger Chihuahuas offers not just a pet, but a new family member who will bring joy, love, and laughter into your home.