WELCOME TO EAST TENNESSEE CHIHUAHUAS

Raised in our home. Chosen with care.

We spend time with each puppy before suggesting which home may be the best fit. We look at personality, development, your household, and whether the puppy is ready to leave—not just who contacted us first.

Home-raisedHealth and sale terms in writingGo-home timing based on the puppy
Cheralyn Smith, East Tennessee Chihuahuas breeder
AVAILABLE PUPPIES

See who is looking for a family.

When a puppy is available, the current details appear here. If we do not have active listings, our next steps are still easy to find.

CURRENT STATUS

No puppies are currently posted as available.

Take a look at upcoming litter plans or complete an application if you would like us to learn what kind of Chihuahua would fit your home.

MEET THE BREEDER

Hi, I'm Cheralyn.

Chihuahuas have been part of my life for years, and I still love the things that make this breed so distinctive: their loyalty, intelligence, confidence, and enormous personalities in very small bodies.

I want families to know what to expect before money changes hands. That means clear conversations, written agreements, puppy-specific records, and a placement process that makes room for questions.

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HOW WE RAISE OUR PUPPIES

We pay close attention to health, temperament, and how each puppy is developing.

We cannot promise an exact adult weight, and we will keep a puppy longer if they need more time before going home. We watch appetite, growth, confidence, independence, and the needs of the individual puppy.

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WHAT FAMILIES RECEIVE

We want you to know what to expect from us.

Health & Care

Our breeding dogs receive breed-appropriate health screening, with particular attention to patellar luxation, cardiac disease, and inherited eye conditions. We maintain health records and make applicable testing documentation available to prospective families.

Finding the Right Fit

We consider household routine, experience, other animals, children, puppy temperament, energy, and developmental needs.

Written Agreements

Deposit terms, bill of sale, health guarantee, return policy, and transportation expectations are available to review before placement.

Lifetime Responsibility

If circumstances change, our lifetime return policy gives every dog we place a path back to us.

OUR PUPPY PROCESS

Here is how our puppy process works.

01Review

Explore our standards, pricing, policies, and current availability.

02Apply

Tell us about your home, schedule, experience, and preferences.

03Talk & Match

We discuss temperament, development, timing, and the fit for your household.

04Reserve

A written reservation agreement and deposit secure an approved puppy.

05Go Home

Your puppy transitions when they are developmentally ready and the paperwork is complete.

BEFORE YOU RESERVE

Our contracts are available before you commit.

Review the Deposit Agreement, Bill of Sale, Health Guarantee, care expectations, and return policy at your own pace.

POLICIES & STANDARDS