I'm Donna S., the breeder behind Tiny Paw Stars LLC located in Mishawaka, IN. We are a passionate, ethical small-scale Chihuahua breeder running Tiny Paw Stars LLC, with a strong focus on health, temperament. Our breeding program prioritizes quality over quantity — producing only a handful of carefully planned litters each year from health-tested parents.
Q. & A. with Donna
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with Chihuahuas the moment I met my first fur baby. I started Tiny Paw Stars because I wanted to responsibly bring more of that joy to others. healthy, chihuahuas who become true family members. Breeding Chihuahuas isn’t just a passion for me it’s about preserving everything I adore about this incredible breed and matching each puppy with the perfect forever home.
What makes your program special?
What sets Tiny Paw Stars apart is our deep commitment to the breed and the people. Every puppy is born and raised inside our home, extensively socialized from day one, started on litter-box and potty-pad training, and sent home with a lifetime of breeder support.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include merle, black, cream and white, blue merle, black and white, and black and silver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Donna
Donna 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $2,600 - $5,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC registration
Age-appropriate vaccinations & deworming
Veterinary health exam & health certificate
Starter puppy pack
Lifetime breeder support
Microchip. (Price varies based on color, coat type, size potential, gender, and pedigree).”
Contract & health guarantee
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna directly.
Tiny Paw Stars LLC 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Tiny Paw Stars LLC 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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.