When you start looking for a Chihuahua breeder to get your dog from then you are going to want to find out all the important things about that breeder before you do business with them. To do this you need to know what to ask a prospective Chihuahua breeder so that you can tell if they are reputable and if they know the business of properly raising and breeding Chihuahuas as well. Make sure you ask any questions you have, as a reputable breeder will expect questions.
A national breeder registry is an organization that sets breeding standards for healthy Chihuahua pups and you want your breeder to be guided by those standards. Ask your breeder what registry they are listed with and ask to see something that shows what registry they are listed with. A good breeder will be more than happy to show you their listing information and take a great deal of pride in it.
A Chihuahua breeder that is worth doing business with understands that the relationship with the owner does not end when the transaction is over. Talk with your breeder about the support and advice they offer after the sale. Your relationship with your breeder will go on for many years after you bring the pup home so if your breeder indicates that they may not offer ongoing consultation then you may want to avoid that breeder.
Probably one of the most important questions about a prospective Chihuahua breeder you will ask will be asked not to the breeder but rather to your vet. If you do not have a vet then establish a relationship with one and discuss the various breeders in the area with your vet to be sure you are dealing with a breeder your vet trusts. A stamp of approval from your vet is extremely important for the future health of your new dog.
A good Chihuahua breeder is going to have an interest in the ongoing good health and happiness of all the animals they breed so discuss with your breeder their policy of taking back a dog that is not wanted.
This is important because any good breeder cares about all animals and will want to do their part to make sure that no animal they sell gets abandoned.
A good and reputable breeder is expecting a lot of questions so do not think you are hurting anyone’s feelings with some difficult questions. A good breeder will insist you ask a lot of questions and will supply you with complete and useful answers.
A good breeder will be expecting a lot of questions so don’t think you are doing anything new and many reputable breeders will insist that you ask as many questions as you can think of because to a good breeder a solid relationship with the owner is just as important as any other part of the dog’s life.
