There are different aspects that you will need to consider when you are deciding to choose a Chihuahua puppy breeder.
If you've finally decided you want to take that step and look for a Chihuahua puppy, you'll need to have adequate information about choosing a breeder, to make an informed decision in selecting the puppy right for you.
First Step
Make a list of Chihuahua puppy breeders in your local or surrounding areas.
Finding a breeder that is accessible to you in terms of travel makes it much easier when it comes down to making the final decision of acquiring your puppy.
Contact the breeders by phone and inquire about the Chihuahua puppies they have available, for example, long haired, short haired, normal size or teacup Chihuahua. Usually a dedicated breeder will have one kind of breed that they raise exclusively, for example, the Chihuahua.
Second Step
Be sure and research each Chihuahua puppy breeder as to their qualifications. For example, you'll want to know if the Chihuahua puppy breeder you choose has a reputable record. They should be willing and able to supply you with references and organizations that will verify and recommend them as a breeder.
Qualifications
The first impression is always important when you visit a puppy breeder. Try a few surprise visits to some of the breeders. This unfortunately could be a time when some of the infamous Puppy Mills could be exposed, where the puppies are kept in a kennel and mistreated by abuse and improper feeding. Hopefully, this disheartening incident would not happen to you!
Next, examine the living area where the puppies are kept for cleanliness, comfort, and size, to be sure there is adequate space for the puppies to move around in, as well as, a pleasant environment they have been raised in
Check out the physical appearance of all the puppies in the care of the breeders, to be sure they have been well taken care of and seem to be happy and excited to see you.
Ask to see the breeder parents of the Chihuahua puppies and watch how they interact with their puppies. Inquire about the parent's registration papers to ensure the Chihuahua puppies are definitely a pure breed and have been documented with official papers to prove the authenticity of the Chihuahua breed. The breeder should be knowledgeable to answer any questions you may have concerning that particular breed of puppy, the Chihuahua.
Inquire about all the immunizations the puppies have had to be sure they are up to date, properly vaccinated, and routinely checked by a veterinarian. The breeder should be eager to inform you of all the possible characteristics
the puppies have inherited from their parents, along with informative traits the Chihuahua breed carry.
Third Step
Request a written guarantee of the health status of the Chihuahua puppy, with past and current immunizations of their puppies documented, and any special needs or limitations they may have.
Fourth Step
Finally, when you choose the Chihuahua puppy that won your heart, the breeder should be curious with some questions for you, as well, to know that their puppies will be loved and well cared for when you take one home with you.
Choosing a Chihuahua puppy breeder can take time to find the one that is right for you, but is well worth it when you find that one happy, healthy, puppy that is eager to go home with you!
