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Shady Grove Chihuahuas
- Altoona, AL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Emily S., the breeder behind Shady Grove Chihuahuas located in Altoona, AL. We offer quality puppies from carefully planned litters. Our puppies are healthy, versatile, beloved companions. We're passionate about raising well-rounded pups who will excel in any venue with their new families. Our dogs are family members first and foremost. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs and what we do.
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
I have been breeding for five years. Breeding for me was a culmination of wanting to preserve the breed and provide dogs with wonderful personalities. Often when I mention Chihuahuas people have the wrong idea about them. I’m here to change that.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are chosen for exceptional qualities within the AKC standard. Puppies are raised in our home and are given lots of love and care. When our puppies go home you know what you are getting. I always welcome visitors to our home and love keeping up with our past puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Runner
Went homeMale
Ziggy
Went homeMale
Bandit
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Fig.
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Bonbon $2500
Went homeFemale
Chili 4500$
Went homeFemale
Delhi
Went homeFemale
Denver
Went homeMale
Pip
Went homeFemale
Squeak
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Emily
Emily 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 refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Akc limited registration Age appropriate vaccination and deworming Lots and lots of socialization. Includes your pick of puppy in order of deposits received and is included as part of total.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emily.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Altoona, AL
601 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport
640 miles away
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Meet in Atlanta, GA
530 miles away
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More about Emily
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Emily’s links
Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shady Grove 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
Feisty, mom
Chihuahua
About Feisty
Feisty is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Stay puft, dad
Chihuahua
About Stay puft
Stay Puft is a beautiful cream and white male with lots of thick coat. He has a large apple head expressive eyes. He is akc registered and embark tested.
Maggie, mom
Chihuahua
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Meena, mom
Chihuahua
About Meena
Meena is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Pepper, mom
Chihuahua
About Pepper
Pepper is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Bonnie, mom
Chihuahua
About Bonnie
Bonnie is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Jim, dad
Chihuahua
About Jim
Jim is a male Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Emily decided to make him part of their program. Emily 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.
Dolly, mom
Chihuahua
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Churro, dad
Chihuahua
About Churro
Churro is a male Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Emily decided to make him part of their program. Emily 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.
Frauline, mom
Chihuahua
About Frauline
Frauline is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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
Shady Grove 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.
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
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 Emily to bring home their puppies.
Kat T.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Wanted to share our little guy we got from Shady Grove. His name is Rudy Roo and he is the sweetest little thing and lots of energy. He loves everyone and gets along with my other dog. Cant say enough about Shady Grove and Emily. Best decision ever!
Chase F.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
+6Emily was so wonderful to work with, her philosophy of breeding for personality shows so clearly with our wonderful pup and she was very easy to communicate with!
