Indigo Chows
Meet the breeder
I'm Elizabeth M., the breeder behind Indigo Chows located in Owens Cross Roads, AL. Hobby breeder for the preservation of the Chow focused on temperament, health and conformation to the standard while being mindful of the working origins. Preserving the hallmarks of the breed is the ultimate goal while providing well rounded family pets that present with athleticism and elegance.
Q. & A. with Elizabeth
What makes your program special?
Dam and Sire have full passing health certificates on hips, elbows, eyes, heart, thyroid, patella and Degenerative Myelopathy. Both are Nationally ranked in the top 4 for 4 straight years in conformation within the Chow Chow Club Inc. And in the top 6 for 4 straight years in AKC.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Elizabeth
Elizabeth 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.
Elizabeth partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Elizabeth.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Huntsville Airport (Carl T. Jones Field)
More about Elizabeth
Club memberships
Elizabeth is a member of MidSouth Non Sporting Association , Huntsville Kennel Club, and Chow Chow Club Inc. .
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Elizabeth has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Elizabeth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Elizabeth’s links
Elizabeth is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Indigo Chows 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
Excellent level
Indigo Chows 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 Chow Chow.
Hip Dysplasia
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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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.
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).
