Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Helpful Advice On Which Chihuahua Breeders To Avoid

Article Title: Helpful Advice On Which Chihuahua Breeders To
Avoid
Author: Sandra A Dean

When you decide to do business with a Chihuahua breeder you
aren't buying a lamp from someone you will never see again, you
are buying a pet that you will be raising in partnership with
your breeder. Make sure you do a thorough check of your breeder
before you do business with them, as you need to be completely
comfortable that they are the right breeder for you. A reputable
breeder will not try and hide anything from you and a reputable
breeder will insist that you do all of your own researching so
that you find that breeder that is perfect for you.

Begin your search by asking what national breeder registry the
breeder belongs to. Check it out for yourself and see what you
think of that registry's breeding standards. The one registry
that everyone knows is the American Kennel Club but there are
other registries out there and they can all be accessed on the
Internet. If a breeder does not belong to a registry this should
set off a warning in your head.

Talk to your vet and ask them about the breeders that you are
considering and ask them their opinion and also if they have any
Chihuahua breeders they can recommend to you. If you do not have
a vet then you will need one when you get the dog so there is no
better time to strike up a relationship with a vet than when you
are getting your first pet. Your vet is just as interested in
the health and well being of your pet as you are so talk with
your vet about the different breeders you are considering.

Next you should probably talk to the local law enforcement
officials and ask them if they are familiar with any of the
breeders you are considering. Needless to say that if the law is
familiar with a breeder, but in a bad way, then you probably
want to steer very clear of that breeder and move on to someone
that is not on a first name basis with the police in your town.
This is serious business and doing that business with a criminal
is a very bad idea.

As important as any of the people mentioned in this article are
to talk to about prospective Chihuahua breeders the one group
that you need to make sure you talk to a lot is the breeders
themselves. Find out what their policies and beliefs about
breeding are and ask if they will be available to you after the
sale is done. Find out what information they offer you when you
get a dog from them and also just pay attention to see if this
is someone that you would feel comfortable buying your future
family member from.

A good breeder is in your life for years offering advice and
helping to make sure your pet stays healthy. You need to do the
right thing and make sure that you are choosing the right
breeder for you and your family because in the end that
relationship between you and your breeder is what is most
important.

About The Author: Sandra Dean is an animal lover who has
several indoor pets, all purchased from reputable breeders. You
can find helpful information on narrowing down prospective
http://www.thechihuahuaguide.com/Chihuahua_Breeders/index.php
Chihuahua breeders in this article. This article contains
important and helpful
http://www.thechihuahuaguide.com/Chihuahua.php Chihuahua
information.

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