Heartland Chihuahua

Dawn W.

Breeder of Chihuahuas

Lake Placid, FL
Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Brie

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Boulder

Ready now

1 year old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Dawn W., the breeder behind Heartland Chihuahua located in Lake Placid, FL. Our commitment to you is to provide a healthy, happy, sweet, and beautiful dog that you can love and cherish every single day of its life. Each puppy is unique, possessing their own inner beauty that goes far beyond what meets the eye. We take great pride in helping you find a loving companion that will become an integral part of your life.

Q. & A. with Dawn

Why did you start breeding?
My passion is animals. I was invited to become a breeder by another breeder. She saw I had knowledge of the computer, photography, and the willingness, but most importantly the love of Chihuahuas. So after great thought...I gave it a try. My clients continue to support me because they are so happy with their pups.
What makes your program special?
My Chihuahua puppies are home birthed and raised. They are pampered and pre-spoiled until they arrive in your arms.
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.

Soldier
Went home
Male
Scrambles
Went home
Male
Shay
Went home
Female
Ash
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Dawn

Dawn 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, Dawn partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“Pricing includes the guarantee,A health Certificate, CKC Registration, First rounds of vaccinations, deworming and rabies if older than 14 weeks. Pricing includes: Health Guarantee, CKC limited/full registration paperwork, deworming, vaccinations, and a veterinarian endorsed health certificate. This is to ensure that one is ready for the lifelong and serious commitment of raising a puppy.The deposit is non-refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Food & treats
  - Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Lake Placid, FL

842 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Orlando Airport

765 miles away

Meet in Jacksonville, FL

647 miles away

More about Dawn

Club memberships
Dawn is a member of Continential Kennel Club.
Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Dawn’s links

Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Heartland Chihuahua 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

Cassi, mom
Chihuahua
About Cassi
Cassi is a beautiful, gentle soul who loves her attention and will sit with you for hours on end. Cassi is sweet and a wonderfully attentive mom to her babies.
Maxx, dad
Chihuahua
About Maxx
Maxx is a sweet boy who is obedient and good natured. He is happy and loves attention from the girls.
Blu, mom
Chihuahua
About Blu
Blu is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Amber, mom
Chihuahua
About Amber
Amber is a very sweet but shy girl who is coming out of her shell and butterflying into a wonderful mother caring intensely for her puppies. She is gorgeous with her stunning features and is very photogenic. A very good obedient girl.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Heartland Chihuahua 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.

Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Full Embark 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 Dawn to bring home their puppies.

Snyder F.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Dawn was amazing to work with from day one. She responded to my initial request almost immediately. She then provided me with great information to help me make my decision. We were able to get things coordinated to get him home in no time. She even assisted with door to door delivery arrangements. After he got home she continued to check up on us and helped with all of my questions. If you are looking for a professional, caring, knowledgeable breeder, please don't hesitate to work with Dawn from Heartland Chihuahua! I would recommend her to all my friends and family.