When it is time to start looking for a Chihuahua breeder to get your
pet Chihuahua from you want to know what to ask all the prospective
breeders you will talk to so you know what kind of breeder you are
getting and how well they know their business and how much support they
offer new owners. These things are very important so do not be afraid
to ask questions as any reputable dealer is expecting a lot of
questions especially from a new owner.
The very first thing you want to know is what national breeder registry
the breeder is listed with. A listing with a breeder registry means
that the breeder understands and uses the practices of good breeding
and that is something you absolutely want. If they are reputable they
will have something to show you that lets you know what registry they
are listed with.
When you leave the Chihuahua breeder’s property with your new pup the
relationship should not end there. The relationship with a good breeder
goes on well into the life of your new Chihuahua and the breeder should
always be available for consultation on any issues that concern you. If
the breeder you are talking to seems less than helpful or less than
interested in being helpful then it is probably a good idea to find a
new breeder to talk to.
When you get ready to buy a new Chihuahua you are going to need to have
a vet ready to take your dog to. Once you establish a relationship with
a vet then have a discussion with your vet about the breeders in your
area and find out which ones they recommend you deal with. Your vet is
just as interested in the good health of your pet as you are so they
will not steer you wrong.
Any good and reputable Chihuahua breeder is going to offer a policy
where an owner can return a Chihuahua at any point in the dogs’ life if
that owner can no longer keep the dog. The breeder will not offer any
refund but it will prevent the dog from being abandoned.
It may be a difficult conversation about a situation that you will
probably never have to ever use but you can get a good feeling about
how dedicated to their craft a breeder is by their policy of taking
back an animal rather than having it abandoned. They won’t offer a cash
refund but they will offer a second chance to the dog.
Ask a lot of questions of any breeder you are considering. A reputable
and good breeder will expect a lot of questions and the tougher
questions are not going to hurt a good breeder’s feelings so ask
anything you want.
You need to know what kind of breeder you are dealing with so be sure to ask a lot of questions and listen to their answers.
