Breeding Champions
for Over 35 Years
Salinacruz Kennels — home of New Zealand’s finest long and smooth coat Chihuahuas. Over 52 homegrown champions, with dogs competing and winning across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond.
Passionate About the Chihuahua Since 1989
From a single Chihuahua acquired from a neighbour in Hamilton to over 52 New Zealand champions — Salinacruz Kennels has been shaping the breed in this country for more than three decades.
Founded by Yvonne Tester in 1989, Salinacruz has built an international reputation for producing long and smooth coat Chihuahuas of exceptional structure, movement, and showmanship. Our dogs have become champions in New Zealand, Australia, America, and South Africa.
Current Show Team
Our dogs compete at championship shows across New Zealand, consistently placing at the highest levels of the breed.
NZ Ch Misty Meadow’s Devoted To Trouble-PC (Imp Ita)
Salinacruz’s newest New Zealand Champion. Imported from Italy, Toby was already taking group wins as a puppy.
Salinacruz Caramello
A sweet homebred girl already making her mark in the show ring, with plenty more to come as she matures.
NZ Ch Salinacruz Van Damme with MadraChi
New Zealand Champion co-owned with MadraChi Kennels, Claude combines powerful Salinacruz type with real depth and quality.
Puppies
Salinacruz puppies are occasionally available to approved homes. Our puppies are raised with care, socialised from birth, and sold only to families who share our commitment to the breed.
All prospective buyers are carefully considered. Please contact us to discuss your interest.
Puppy Enquiries