I'm Brenda D., the breeder behind Hidden Valley located in Troy, MI. We offer puppies and retired adults on occasion. Retired will be spayed or neutered along with vet checked. Some will have teeth cleaning if needed before they retire to a new home. Puppies are available on occasion. We only breed for our own program for showing in AKC. When puppies do not fit our program, they will be available to pet homes.
Q. & A. with Brenda
Why did you start breeding?
Started out as a JR handler with large breeds.
When I was old enough and on my own, I started out with Am Cocker Spaniels. Then I showed a Border Terrier and decided to get my first Chihuahua. This breed is very difficult and I’ve had many sleepless nights to save new borns. We still have a special needs long coat 2 lb girl I tube fed for weeks. We love her to pieces forever.
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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Brenda
Brenda 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 $100 non-refundable deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our prices start at $1800 for vet checked, shots for age and worming, health tested parents. Deposits are not refunded unless the puppy does not meet a clean bill of health.”
Contract & health guarantee
Brenda 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 Brenda 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 Brenda directly.
Hidden Valley 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Hidden Valley 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.
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 (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.