Zobelchi
Meet the breeder
I'm Erin R., the breeder behind Zobelchi located in Latrobe, PA. We breed for health and performance. We strive to produce chihuahuas whom not only are quality pets but also active working dogs.
Q. & A. with Erin
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because I wanted to produce quality health tested dogs.What makes your program special?
We are breeding for performance chihuahuas whom can be active in sports.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Erin
Erin 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 deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Refundable if we don’t have puppy matching what you want.”
Contract & health guarantee
Erin 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 Erin 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 Erin 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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Latrobe, PA
4085 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
4111 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Erin can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Erin
Erin has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Erin’s links
Erin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Zobelchi 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
Usdi, mom
Chihuahua
About Usdi
Usdi is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erin decided to make her part of their program. Erin 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.
Awi, mom
Chihuahua
About Awi
Awi is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erin decided to make her part of their program. Erin 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.
Lemon, mom
Chihuahua
About Lemon
Lemon is a female Chihuahua. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erin decided to make her part of their program. Erin 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
Excellent level
Zobelchi 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.
Full Embark 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).
