Chihuahua Secrets - For Chihuahua Owners Or For Those Who Want One!
Buyer Beware! Making Sure Your Chihuahua Puppy Is Healthy
If you have decided that a Chihuahua puppy is in your immediate future, the next step will be to find the right puppy for you. There is a right way and a wrong way to purchase a Chihuahua puppy, and the right way will save you plenty of money and heartache in the long run. First, never run to a pet shop that has a sign saying, “Chihuahua puppies for sale”. Pet shops are basically brokers for irresponsible commercial breeders and puppy mills that are breeding dogs to make a quick buck. These dogs are rarely healthy and well socialized and will certainly not be the kind of pet that you want for your family.
There are also people who will advertise themselves as Chihuahua breeders, but some are irresponsible in their breeding practices, and others are con-artists, plain and simple. Fortunately, there are some guidelines that you can learn to help you recognize a con artist or poor breeder to protect yourself from paying money for a dog that will not be healthy.
Finding a breeder is the best way to purchase a Chihuahua puppy for sale, but not all who claim to be breeders really are. To find out for sure, check the registration papers for the mother of your puppy. If the person’s name is on the papers, then he is the legitimate owner of the dog. If not, you are dealing with a broker, which takes you back to the problems listed above.
If you can determine that you are indeed working with the actual breeder, there are then some other red flags to watch for. First, bad breeders will not have veterinarian records for their dogs, often because they are trying to cut corners by cutting back on vet visits. Next, a breeder that does not allow you to see the place where the puppies are being cared for may not be keeping his puppies in a clean environment. Puppies that live in their own waste can be very difficult dogs to housetrain. Finally, no Chihuahua breeder should allow you to take a puppy home until he is at least ten weeks of age, due to the frailty of these small pups.
Now that you know what to look for in a bad breeder, it is time to determine the criteria for a good one. A good breeder with Chihuahua puppies for sale will not sell them to the first or highest bidder. They will take the time to find good homes for all of their puppies with families who are prepared for the responsibility of the dog. A good Chihuahua breeder will have plenty of questions for you, and will make sure that you understand the needs of your new pet before you take him home.
A good Chihuahua breeder will also be open and honest with you about his dogs and the environment that they live in. He will bring you to their living area, so that you can see that it is clean and well maintained. A good breeder will come with membership to a reputable breeder club and will be willing to provide references for you before you purchase the puppy. By knowing what is good and bad about Chihuahua breeders, you will be able to find a reputable breeder that will be able to provide the perfect pet for your family.
Before you check out an adorable litter of Chihuahua puppies it is a good idea to do your homework to find out where is the best place to purchase one. Finding a responsible breeder and learning everything you can about Chihuahua puppy care will help to ensure that your days and years with your new dog will be happy.
There are also people who will advertise themselves as Chihuahua breeders, but some are irresponsible in their breeding practices, and others are con-artists, plain and simple. Fortunately, there are some guidelines that you can learn to help you recognize a con artist or poor breeder to protect yourself from paying money for a dog that will not be healthy.
Finding a breeder is the best way to purchase a Chihuahua puppy for sale, but not all who claim to be breeders really are. To find out for sure, check the registration papers for the mother of your puppy. If the person’s name is on the papers, then he is the legitimate owner of the dog. If not, you are dealing with a broker, which takes you back to the problems listed above.
If you can determine that you are indeed working with the actual breeder, there are then some other red flags to watch for. First, bad breeders will not have veterinarian records for their dogs, often because they are trying to cut corners by cutting back on vet visits. Next, a breeder that does not allow you to see the place where the puppies are being cared for may not be keeping his puppies in a clean environment. Puppies that live in their own waste can be very difficult dogs to housetrain. Finally, no Chihuahua breeder should allow you to take a puppy home until he is at least ten weeks of age, due to the frailty of these small pups.
Now that you know what to look for in a bad breeder, it is time to determine the criteria for a good one. A good breeder with Chihuahua puppies for sale will not sell them to the first or highest bidder. They will take the time to find good homes for all of their puppies with families who are prepared for the responsibility of the dog. A good Chihuahua breeder will have plenty of questions for you, and will make sure that you understand the needs of your new pet before you take him home.
A good Chihuahua breeder will also be open and honest with you about his dogs and the environment that they live in. He will bring you to their living area, so that you can see that it is clean and well maintained. A good breeder will come with membership to a reputable breeder club and will be willing to provide references for you before you purchase the puppy. By knowing what is good and bad about Chihuahua breeders, you will be able to find a reputable breeder that will be able to provide the perfect pet for your family.
Before you check out an adorable litter of Chihuahua puppies it is a good idea to do your homework to find out where is the best place to purchase one. Finding a responsible breeder and learning everything you can about Chihuahua puppy care will help to ensure that your days and years with your new dog will be happy.
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