| If you have decided that a Chihuahua puppy is the | | | | names of breeders as well. |
| best pet for you, you will not have trouble finding a | | | | Another good place to hunt for Chihuahua breeders is |
| Chihuahua breeder to purchase your puppy from. | | | | on the Internet. If you can find a breeder in your |
| However, during your search you might also come in | | | | area, you will be able to visit and check out the |
| contact with a number of breeders who do not | | | | location and dogs for yourself. If not, you will want |
| breed their Chihuahuas in a responsible fashion. When | | | | to take a few extra precautions to ensure that the |
| it comes to Chihuahua breeding, it is important to | | | | breeder you select practices responsible Chihuahua |
| shop around and ask the right questions when | | | | breeding so that you will be able to get the healthy |
| selecting the best breeder for you. There are some | | | | dog that you are looking for. |
| guidelines that you can follow that will help to | | | | Locating a Chihuahua breeder is the first step. The |
| determine whether a breeder is breeding his dogs | | | | next step will be to make sure that the breeder you |
| responsibly to help ensure that you receive a puppy | | | | select practices responsible Chihuahua breeding. This |
| that is healthy, good tempered and attractive. | | | | can be done by first interviewing the potential |
| Never rush into the purchase of a dog. Keep in mind | | | | breeder about some of his policies regarding his dogs. |
| that Chihuahuas can live 18 years or more, so this | | | | A responsible breeder will screen his dogs for |
| pet will be a long-term commitment. You will want to | | | | hereditary problems like Luxating Patella and eye |
| find a puppy that is healthy and bred carefully to | | | | diseases, which are often seen in the Chihuahua |
| prevent possible genetic defects and illnesses. | | | | breed. |
| There are plenty of steps that you can take to | | | | If he has dogs that have tested positive for these |
| ensure that the breeder that you select practices | | | | issues, they should not be used in the breeding |
| responsible Chihuahua breeding. First, check with your | | | | process. Responsible breeders will also let you meet |
| state or national Chihuahua clubs for a listing of | | | | with one or both of the parents of your puppy if |
| reputable breeders in your area. The American Kennel | | | | possible, so that you can see the dog's temperament |
| Club is another good source for responsible breeders | | | | and appearance. |
| of all kinds of dogs. Your veterinarian may have | | | | The breeding area should be clean, and the puppies |
| names of good Chihuahua breeders and friends with | | | | should appear clean and healthy. Your breeder should |
| Chihuahuas might be able to guide you in the right | | | | be concerned about the home that his puppy is going |
| direction as well. Publications will also have listings in | | | | to, and not merely interested in making a sale. If you |
| them for Chihuahua breeders, so check your local pet | | | | follow these guidelines, your chances of finding a |
| supply store for these magazines and trade | | | | person who is responsible in Chihuahua breeding is |
| publications. If you go to dog events like obedience | | | | good, and you will be able to purchase a puppy that |
| classes and agility trials, you might be able to collect | | | | will bring you years of enjoyment. |