Breeding Champions
for Over 35 Years
Salinacruz Kennels — home of New Zealand’s finest long and smooth coat Chihuahuas. Over 35 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 35 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.
BISS NZ Ch Misty Meadow’s Boston-PC (Imp Italy)
Best in Show Specialist. Imported from Italy, Eddie brings exceptional Italian bloodlines to our programme.
RBISS Ch Salinacruz Prince of Bel-Air
Reserve Best in Show Specialist. A homebred champion carrying the best of Salinacruz bloodlines.
AM Ch & NZ Ch Pasticciotto-PC Di San Gimignano (Imp Italy)
American and New Zealand Champion. Imported from Italy, Otto is a dual-country champion of distinction.
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