I'm Rhonda T., the breeder behind Turners Chihuahua located in Knoxville, TN. We do our best to socialize and acclimate each litter so we’re able to offer all-around healthy and well-mannered puppies! We started breeding with the simple mission to breed the very best dogs that we can, to raise them with love, and to find them the perfect future homes.
Q. & A. with Rhonda
Why did you start breeding?
Just for fun, due to absolute love of the breed. My deer head Chihuahuas are well tempered and family friendly, however keep in mind that Chihuahuas do not typically care for very young children do to fear because of thier small size. They do not usually trust children under 5 because young children move to fast and irrationally and they fear them.
What makes your program special?
I raise them in a family setting and expose them to other people and other pets so they are not nervous or afraid of being in public. I also expose them to sounds, so they don't bark at every thing. I potty train them to puppy pads starting from when they are old enough to walk around good as they will not potty near where they sleep. I also crate train them so if they owner works and needs to crate them while at work, they don't have a screaming puppy. They are already use to it. I also keep them until they are 8 to 10 weeks old to insure great health and they are completely weaned from mom and independent. They all have thier own little personality and I can tell you anything you need to know about them. I also take videos of them every week so you can see thier true personality.
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 merle and chocolate brindled fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Bluey
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Rhonda
Rhonda 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 $1,300 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes first shots Health certificate, some pet supply's and Registration certificate. I will also be including an Embark DNA test result. The deposit is only to hold the pup until you are able to pick them up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rhonda 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 Rhonda 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 Rhonda directly.
Turners Chihuahua 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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Rhonda T.
Litter update on 30 Jan. •
Getting ready to go home
Finnick and Luna's litter
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Litter update on 20 Jan. •
Video of the last puppy available playing with my 1 year old teacup Chihuahua and her mom
They are now eating on Thier own and ready to go to Thier forever homes
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Finnick and Luna's litter
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Rhonda T.
Litter update on 13 Jan. •
We are starting to weign they are eating moistened puppy food and they love it. Videos were taken 1/12/25. They are a couple days shy of 5 weeks, and are doing fantastic. We go to Vet for health check today, they are plump, healthy and happy.
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Finnick and Luna's litter
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Rhonda T.
Program update on 09 Jan. •
They are getting quite playful now and teeth are coming in. I have started them on puppy pet fresh soft food and they loved it.
They are still nursing as well of course. We are getting alot of playful growls and barks as they play with each other and mom
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Rhonda T.
Program update on 04 Jan. •
They are now 24 days old and teeth starting to come in. They are walking and mostly using the potty pad that is now in the box. It is divided into 2 sections sleep area/ potty area
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Parent dogs
Lilly, mom
Chihuahua
About Lilly
Lilly is a very sweet natured black and tan smooth haired Chihuahua. She is mild tempered and loves everyone. She even smiles when talked to. She is registered with CKC.
Luna, mom
Chihuahua
About Luna
She is a harlequin tricolor Merle. She is a base coat of white with blue, black and tan patches and markings
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Turners Chihuahua 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.
DNA Disease Panel, DNA Profile
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 Rhonda to bring home their puppies.
Scott K.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
The whole experience was perfect and my pup has settled in and doing great with us. She is so full of energy and laugh at her a lot when we are playing. Love her to death would recomend the turners and their breads to anyone. Thanks for all you did to make this happen
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.