What To Look For In A Chihuahua Breeder

submitted: Aug 27th 2008 | by: SandraDean | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 476 | PDF View | Print Article

When it is time to get that new pet you have been thinking about you want to be sure that everything goes just right. If you are considering a Chihuahua then you are going to want to make sure you are dealing with an honest and reputable Chihuahua breeder before you invest in your new pet. There are many things you can do to check and see if the breeder you are dealing with is a good breeder or not and you should take the time to check out any breeder you are considering because it is the health and happiness of your dog and the expectations of your family at stake.

A great resource for checking out Chihuahua breeders is the national breeder registries that you can find on the Internet. The gold standard for breeder registries is the National Kennel Club so you may want to start there. It is important that your breeder not only understands the principles of good breeding but also subscribes to them by being listed under a breeder registry. This should be the first place you look for a breeder.

A Chihuahua breeder is someone that will be in your life and your dog's life for many years to come. If you ever have a question you should be able to ask your breeder and get the answers that you need. If you do not get answers that satisfy your questions when you are looking for a breeder then chances are the communication after the sale will be even worse. Communication with your breeder is important so be sure to gauge their reliability when you are talking to them.

Any good breeder is going to offer you detailed care instructions when you purchase your new pup and probably send you home with a sample of their food so you know what it is you need to feed the dog. If your breeder indicates that they are not in the habit of offering care instructions or food samples then the breeder you are talking to may not be the breeder for you.

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.

If your breeder does not offer this kind of coverage option for your new Chihuahua pup then you may want to ask them about it and wonder why they do not have it to offer.

When you look to get a new Chihuahua, that first decision you make about which breeder to deal with can be the single most important decision you will make when it comes to owning a Chihuahua.

A good breeder expects you to ask questions and do your homework so by all means do what is expected of you before you invest in your dog.

About the Author

About the author: Sandra Dean is a passionate lover of the Chihuahua and has a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Chihuahua. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Chihuahua Breeders plus a whole lot more.


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