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The information below is here to help you the buyer in the search for your new Chihuahua so do please read and digest it as it will prove very valuable and make you aware of the pitfalls involved in todays Chihuahua breeders.
I would like to think that serious buyers of a Chihuahua puppy have done their home work and spent time in thinking what a commitment such a little dog will be in their life hence enabling both to enjoy each other to the fullest.
Once you have decided a Chihuahua is right for you and your family you can then begin the journey in search or your perfect companion.
When you start looking you should first familiarize yourself to the mine field of adverts scattered all over the Internet on all kinds of websites advertising Chihuahua puppies for sale.
Although the Internet is a wonderful market place with an abundance of pups for sale unfortunately it does make it easy for anyone to sell Chihuahuas to anybody who clicks on their website. Hopefully you have already read through my buyer beware page highlighting the various scams circulating the Internet with non existent Chihuahua puppies that still cost the unsuspecting buyer many hundreds of pounds as they pay their money expecting a pup to arrive the next day that they haven't even seen which obviously doesn't turn up. You may be saying i would never buy
something without seeing it but this happens everyday with Internet buying on everything you can imagine which is why the scammers have realized the opening available to them. What i want to make people aware on this page is the breeders who are actually selling pups but who are really no better than the scammers with the way they try to manipulate the public into buying one of their pups. Everybody would love to find their perfect pup on their doorstep with the breeder living local but as we all know this rarely happens so be prepared to make sacrifices and travel to see the breeder and their dogs before making any decisions about buying their pup.
One days travelling can mean the difference of what you really want or what you felt you had to have as the other pups were too far away. Pups say allot about the breeder with regards their characters and how they react around strangers meaning you the customer. Breeding is meant for people who have time to help the mum develop her pups into sociable and playful future family members so if you get the impression this hasn't taken place then give yourself time to think and maybe visit another breeder for comparison. Never buy a Chihuahua because you feel sorry for it or its the cheapest out there as you are buying for all the wrong reasons.
Over the years i have been told so many horror stories from my customers about when they have visited breeders and most of them have seen sense and walked away, so don't let a breeder pressure you into buying their pup as this is definitely not in yours or the pups interest. If you feel uncomfortable or feel there is something that doesn't add up then carry
on looking around its really that simple.
Be aware of breeders not advertising their landline phone number and only a mobile as this is something the foreign scammers do so ask yourself why they don't advertise their home number, maybe this gives them the option to stay hidden if they have to. Another ploy is to use photos from other websites and breeders thus showing you pictures that don't actually belong to them, always make sure the pup in the picture is the pup you are going to see.
However in amongst all this there are many genuine dog loving breeders who are trying to make the business of buying a pup as pleasurable as possible and are actually trying to reverse the negative publicity around at the moment with regards bad dog breeders. Please remember a breeder will not be a breeder without people buying their dogs so again don't buy because you feel sorry for their pup or you can't be bothered to travel to another breeder.
Not all of you will take my advice or even listen to your instincts but those who do will ultimately end up with the pup they have been searching for and not regret spending their time and money on such a wonderful little creature.
Chihuahuas Today
What is happening out there is a dilution of the Chihuahua quality caused by their popularity and cost which attracts people into thinking they will try breeding as they see it as an opportunity to make allot of money so hence now the market is saturated with Chihuahua puppies and all the crosses they seem to want to produce.
As any good breeder will know, this is extremely bad for the breed due to everyday people breeding their Chihuahuas with any other just to produce a litter and with no regard for improvement of the breed or control in their breeding. Hopefully when they experience the small litters, cesarians, sleepless nights and hard work involved in breeding the Chihuahua they will realize that this is only for the dedicated and not a get rich scheme.
The amount of Chihuahua puppies which are for sale at the moment has increased 100 fold over recent years so what we are going to see is very poor quality puppies being offered at very cheap prices just so breeders sell them and don't get stuck with them. So many stories are being told to me by customers who visit breeders and see their dogs kept in the dog crates, which are available in pet shops, stacked on top of each other so thinking they have some form breeding facilities. These poor dogs have no life being kept in a cage and probably get let out only once or twice a day so again no respect or responsibility for the breed which will only see our fantastic little friend change dramatically in front of our eyes.
IF YOU WANT A CROSS BREED PLEASE GO TO YOUR LOCAL DOGS HOME AS THERE ARE HUNDREDS AWAITING GOOD HOMES
Finding the Right Pup
"Wow there are so many pups available for sale out there and at such different prices, how do i choose the right one for me?"
This is a question many of you have probably said and realized when you have started your search for a puppy so this page is here to help you understand the importance of choosing the right pup. Whilst the initial cost of buying a Chihuahua can be very expensive try not to let this be the determining factor when choosing your pup as this really says nothing about the pup or the breeder which are what you should be concerned about at this stage of your search. Understandably different budgets suit different people but really this should make buyers on smaller budgets be very careful in their selection and look after their money but usually i have found they rushed out to buy as soon as their money was available. At the other end of the scale buyers with larger budgets brought a pup because it fitted in their handbag or looked like Paris Hilton's or many other irrelevant reasons. This is not to say they haven't luckily ended up with a good pup as some of them did but unfortunately most of them had or are still having problems.
One of the most important aspect of buying a good pup is to learn as much as you can about the breeder and the temperaments they install in their pups. What they put in is what they get out but unfortunately so many are breeding solely for the money as they really think it's money for old rope but this couldn't be further from the truth, breeding is a full time commitment and an art, so good pups really do come from good breeders.
Usually the pup can say so much about the breeder during its early life with their temperament and confidence displayed to you when you visit, so pay attention to parents and puppies interacting with each other and of course yourselves.
Mum does a great job in the whelping stage of the pups life but from around 4 weeks of age the Breeder must start their job when weaning should begin along with the socialization stage to open the pups eyes to what they may be surrounded by during their adult life. I have 4 German Shepherds, a Cat, and a Lhasa Apso and along with Children they all play a very important part in moulding the pups character in the early stage of life thus letting them know that there are bigger, hairier, louder and indeed uglier living creatures than themselves out there. You may ask how these can help well we have all seen nervous pups, which is not uncommon, but if they carry this nervousness into their development stage then any noise sudden movements or scares could dominate their character and ultimately develop into a dog you really didn't want to buy.
As with all dogs health issues are something no one wants to think about but this must be taken into consideration as it can seriously affect your emotions as well as your pocket. The reason i have many dogs is to ensure the mums get a rest from breeding thus giving their insides chance to repair from what can be at times a very traumatic experience for such small dogs. This not only makes mum healthy but also the pups during the pregnancy period. I probably don't need to say that bad breeders will constantly breed their females on every season and also end up interbreeding which in turn leads to possible deformities and a life time of sickness all due to the fact of no control in their breeding program. This is why puppy farms have adopted bad names due to the lack of attention and welfare of their breeding stock and money being the sole objective.
Always remember you have a choice as there are many Chihuahuas for sale but over the years i have seen many breeders pop up due to the fact that the Chihuahua has become so recognized, especially on TV, so do be wary, cautious and above all be patient as a little time thinking about your purchase will be time well spent.
explore your options, it's your money so buy what you want not what's more convenient.
Whoever and wherever you think of buying your pup from is the choice of you the customer but here my pups have earnt their reputation of being of unrivaled temperament from sensible, organized and high standard breeding.
Make your experience with a Chihuahua a memorable time in your life as from then on you will never be without one.
FINALLY.
A message to those of you who are morally minded who may be saying "all puppies deserve a chance in life" well of course they do but unfortunately with people with no patience these are the pups that usually end up in a rehoming center later in life so if breeders realize no one wants their bad pups then perhaps they will invest time, money and hard work to produce only true sociable and healthy family pets.
After years of seeing genuine Chihuahua lovers be conned this page is dedicated to helping future buyers be aware of what's happening out there