I'm Irina L., the breeder behind Piccoli Amici Chihuahuas located in Buffalo Grove, IL. We hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to help build a better and safer world for our dogs. Owning a Chihuahua is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.
Q. & A. with Irina
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, cream, black sabled fawn, blue, chocolate and tan, blue and tan, and black and tan. 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.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Dolce Vita
Went home
Female
D’Albertino
Went home
Male
Dazzling Diva
Went home
Female
D’Artagnan Chevalier
Went home
Male
Disco Dancer
Went home
Male
Dusita De Lalita
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Irina
Irina 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Non refundable Deposit required to hold puppy $1000.”
Contract & health guarantee
Irina 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 Irina 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 Irina directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Irina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Buffalo Grove, IL
591 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
584 miles away
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More about Irina
Irina has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Irina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Irina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Piccoli Amici 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
D’Artagnan, dad
Chihuahua
About D’Artagnan
D’Artagnan is a male Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Irina decided to make him part of their program. Irina 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.
Aya, mom
Chihuahua
About Aya
Aya is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Irina decided to make her part of their program. Irina 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.
Knopa, mom
Chihuahua
About Knopa
Knopa is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Irina decided to make her part of their program. Irina 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.
Charlie, dad
Chihuahua
About Charlie
Charlie is a male Chihuahua about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Irina decided to make him part of their program. Irina 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.
Terry, mom
Chihuahua
About Terry
Terry is a female Chihuahua almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Irina decided to make her part of their program. Irina 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.
Hickey, mom
Chihuahua
About Hickey
Hickey is a female Chihuahua about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Irina decided to make her part of their program. Irina 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Piccoli Amici Chihuahuas 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.
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.
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).