Sternheim Stars
Meet the breeder
I'm Carmen T., the breeder behind Sternheim Stars located in Corydon, IN. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! We work hard to breed the best dogs possible using good bloodlines and health-tested dogs. We follow all appropriate steps to raising well-socialized puppies.
Q. & A. with Carmen
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Getting a puppy from Carmen
Carmen 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
"For a female with a lifetime health guarantee on inherited diseases, AKC papers and fullbreeding rides I charge on average $3500 and for a male with a lifetime health guarantee on inherited diseases , AKC papers and full breeding rights are charged 3200. Deposit on a future puppy is $500 with a refund in mind if you back out at certain times (special contract)."
Contract & health guarantee
Carmen 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 Carmen 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 Carmen 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carmen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Corydon, IN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Flexible meeting point
Carmen can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Carmen
Carmen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Carmen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Carmen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sternheim Stars 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
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Program update on 27 Nov 2025 •Simba the black dry color is no longer available
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Program update on 27 Nov 2025 •…The little black Merle will be ready for his new home on 20 December optional delivery 24th Zuco blonde boy blue eyed ready on ninth of December 2025(he is a hidden Merle)
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Program update on 17 Nov 2025 •
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Program update on 17 Nov 2025 •
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Program update on 05 Oct 2025 •We have available puppies. The puppies are from Mookie and Charlie. They were born on 19 August and our seven weeks old on 6 October. On the first picture, you see Ellie. A little black tricolor girl. The next picture is. Simba he is a black tricolor little boy. The third picture shows team on he’s the smallest boy. And then there is Mufasa also a little boy.
Parent dogs
Mookie, mom
Chihuahua
About Mookie
Mookie is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carmen decided to make her part of their program. Carmen 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 gentle of nature and playful. He loves to cuddle and hang out with the gang.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Sternheim Stars 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.
