Joplin's Hippo House

Chelsea V.

Breeder of Chinese Shar-Pei and Dachshunds

  • Tucson, AZ
  • Responds within an hour

Available puppies

Pugsley

Ready Dec. 29

2 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Chelsea V., the breeder behind Joplin's Hippo House located in Tucson, AZ. Our hippo and weenie babies are first and foremost breed for health and companionship. They are pure breed Shar-Peis and Dachshunds. We test for SPAID & POAG/PLL and PRA & IVDD. Our dogs are intelligent, loveable, loyal, protectors, best friends, and life long family members.

Q. & A. with Chelsea

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We first fell in love with the Shar Pei breed after rescuing our Mix Shar Pei Joplin! She showed us a deep love that we never knew was possible. She was a companion, a protector and our baby. We lost her in 2023 which lit a fire of passion to breed Shar Pei's and allow other families to know that same type of love.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are a small family in-home kennel free breeder that breeds for healthy and happy hippos and weenies. Along with focusing on temperament and companionship. We pride ourselves on the fundamentals Joplin left us to take care of more fur babies going forward.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Dachshund puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Chinese Shar-Pei puppies include fawn sable, fawn, apricot dilute, isabella dilute, lilac dilute, cream, cream sable, cream dilute, chocolate dilute, brown, blue sable, blue dilute, black sable, black, brown sable, white, and blue. Dachshund puppies include piebald, cream, black, chocolate, brindle, chocolate and cream, gray (blue) and tan, chocolate and tan, black and tan, black and cream, and dapple. 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.

Getting a puppy from Chelsea

Chelsea 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 $2,500 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Each puppy will include a vet exam, limited AKC/CKC papers with a sign spay/neutered contract, a congenital health guarantee for 12 months, dewormed, vaccines, health records, Hippo/Weenie Travel Bag, microchipping, Eye Tacking and dew claws removal for Shar-Peis if needed. and 30 days of health insurance. Our deposits start at $500 which goes toward the full total of your puppy. Deposits also can be used to reserve a puppy from an upcoming litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea directly.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Tucson, AZ

5652 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

5623 miles away

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Meet in Scottsdale, AZ

5617 miles away

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More about Chelsea

  • Chelsea has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Chelsea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Chelsea’s links

Chelsea is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Joplin's Hippo House 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Chinese Shar-Pei

Dachshund

Parent health testing

Chinese Shar-Pei

Dachshund

Joplin's Hippo House 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 Chinese Shar-Pei.

  • Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Shar-Pei Autoinflammatory Disease, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Primary Lens Luxation (POAG/PLL), Shar-Pei Type

    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).

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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