International Imports
Salinacruz has sought out the finest Chihuahua bloodlines from across the globe — Italy, the USA, Japan, France, and Latvia — bringing world-class genetics to New Zealand.
Our Imported Dogs
Every import has been carefully selected to complement and strengthen the Salinacruz breeding programme.
NZ Ch Misty Meadow’s Boston-PC
Best in Show Specialist and New Zealand Champion. Eddie arrived from Italy bringing outstanding European structure and type that has proven highly influential in our breeding programme.
AM Ch & NZ Ch Pasticciotto-PC Di San Gimignano
A dual American and New Zealand Champion imported from Italy. Otto is a dog of exceptional distinction, having achieved championship status in two countries and bringing elite Italian bloodlines to New Zealand.
AM GCH & CAN Ch & NZ Ch White O Morns Aztec Legend
A tri-country champion of the highest order — American Grand Champion, Canadian Champion, and New Zealand Champion. Aztec Legend represents some of the finest American show bloodlines available.
AM Ch & CAN Ch, NZ Ch & AUST Ch Daggot’s Well-Cut Tanzanite
An extraordinary four-country champion — American, Canadian, New Zealand, and Australian titles. Tanzanite is one of the most titled imports Salinacruz has brought to New Zealand, with championships spanning three continents.
Bramver’s Brahman
Imported from Japan, where Chihuahua breeding is held to an exceptionally high standard. Brahman contributes unique Eastern bloodlines rarely seen in New Zealand, adding valuable diversity to the Salinacruz gene pool.
NZ Ch Lanas Legacy Orlando
A New Zealand Champion sourced from Latvia, tapping into the strong Eastern European Chihuahua breeding tradition. Orlando has proven his worth both in the show ring and as a breeding asset at Salinacruz.
Mayerling of Alixora Blue
Sourced from France, bringing the refined European style that French breeders are renowned for. Mayerling of Alixora Blue adds a distinctive French influence to the Salinacruz bloodlines, broadening the international reach of our programme.
35+ New Zealand Champions
These international imports, combined with our own homebred lines, have helped Salinacruz produce over 35 New Zealand champions across more than 35 years of breeding.