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submitted: Aug 29th 2008 | by: SandraDean | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 485 | |

It is time to expand your family and everyone has decided that they really want a Chihuahua for the newest family member. The single most important decision you can make in the search for your new Chihuahua is the first decision you make and that is deciding on what Chihuahua breeder you want to get your dog from. Choosing the wrong breeder could cause problems down the road so take your time and make sure you make the right decision.

The Internet is filled with the many breeder registries that any good breeder will want to be a part of to show that they conform to healthy standards of breeding dogs. The main registry is the National Kennel Club but they are only one of many registries around. Check and see if the breeder you are considering is a member of any of the national registries before you talk to them personally.

A Chihuahua breeder is so much more than just someone you buy your dog from. Breeders are professionals that you should be able to call on for advice and also for when something seems to be wrong. A good breeder will have an open line of communication with the owner for years to come to make sure the Chihuahua is healthy and happy for a very long time. A breeder that is difficult to get a hold of is not a breeder you want to do business with.

A breeder should be very concerned about the health and well being of your dog even after you take it home and to that end the good and reputable breeder will send every new owner home with care and feeding instructions for their new Chihuahua. You will also get a sample of their food so you know exactly what to feed them. If your breeder does not seem interested in offering advice then find a new breeder.

Any reputable Chihuahua breeder is going to offer a new owner free pet insurance for their new dog that extends for six weeks after the purchase date.

Your breeder gets these policies for free from insurance companies if they are a good and reputable breeder so if the breeder you are dealing with fails to mention, or offer, any free pet insurance policies then you may want to question your choice of breeder.

Buying a Chihuahua is something you and your family look forward when you finally make that decision to invest in a new pet. Choosing the wrong breeder can make the experience, and your new dog's life, a very bad one so take your time and ask a lot of questions.

So be careful when choosing a breeder and be sure to ask a lot of questions because this first decision is probably the most important decision you will make for your dog and for the future happiness of you and your family.

About the Author

About the author: Sandra Dean is an avid lover of the Chihuahua and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Chihuahua. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Chihuahua Breeders plus a whole lot more.

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