Breeder Or Pet Store? Where To Find A Chihuahua Puppy
A Chihuahua puppy can be a great choice of a family pet for many folks, as long as you exercise some caution in deciding where you will get your puppy. Pet stores will advertise, “Chihuahua puppies for sale!” and people will flock to the shop to get their pet. However, pet stores that sell dogs are really nothing more than a broker who is working for commercial breeders and puppy mills that are interested in nothing more than taking your money for a substandard dog. These places do not care about breeding animals that are healthy or well socialized. Purchasing a dog from a pet store is simply asking for trouble.
However, breeders of Chihuahuas are not all created equal either, and you need to be able to determine whether the breeder you select is a reputable one or one that you would be better to stay away from. It is also a fact that some “breeders” offering Chihuahua puppies for sale are merely con-artists that want to take your money and run, but by doing your homework you can protect yourself from these shady types as well.
The first step in finding a good breeder with Chihuahua puppies for sale is to make sure that the person you are dealing with really is the breeder of the dogs and not a broker. Reputable breeders will honor the breed club’s code of ethics and never sell their dogs through brokers. There is an easy way to find out if you are dealing with a broker or a breeder, simply by asking to see the papers for the mother. The breeder’s name will be the one that is listed.
Once you determine that the person you are working with is a breeder, there are some other red flags to watch for. If your breeder claims that your puppy has had shots but doesn’t have paperwork to prove it, there may be a problem. A bad breeder may also want to bring the puppy to you, rather than let you see the place where the puppies are raised. Finally, a bad breeder may try to get you to purchase a puppy too early. Most responsible breeders will not release Chihuahua puppies until they are ten to twelve weeks of age.
Now that you know what a bad breeder looks like, it’s time to learn the characteristics of a good breeder with Chihuahua puppies for sale. First, just because a breeder has puppies available, that doesn’t mean that he is going to sell them to the highest bidder. Good breeders are not just in it for the cash, they are primarily interested in the betterment of the breed and the best care for their dogs. A good breeder will have you sign a contract that states that if at any time you are no longer able to care for the dog, you will return it to the breeder.
Good breeders have nothing to hide in terms of where their dogs live, because the area is always clean and well maintained. His dogs are like a part of the family, and because of this, they are well socialized. By finding a good breeder, you are much more likely to find a healthy, attractive and friendly pet.
Before you check out an adorable litter of Chihuahua puppies it is a good idea to do your homework to find out where is the best place to purchase one. If you do your homework in regards to responsible breeding practices and Chihuahua puppy care you will be ready for a long and happy relationship with your new puppy.
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