If you’re looking for Chihuahua breeders, then you may have reservations about getting a Chihuahua through an animal rescue organization or a dog shelter. Did you know that hundreds, if not thousands, of dogs in animal shelters are put down each year? One reason this is done is because of limited resources. It’s not prudent to dismiss the possibility that you could stumble upon the adult dog or litter or pups you’ll love when you adopt from an animal rescue or shelter.

But suppose there’s a particular Chihuahua breed that you want (perhaps as a future entry to a dog show, or perhaps you’re attached that breed), and you want to be able to take care of that pup yourself, that’s the time to get in touch with Chihuahua breeders. You need to be careful with this, since the financial incentive for breeders may cause them to disregard the puppies’ health. These people also have motive to deceive you on the condition and bloodline of the Chihuahua you may be shown and sold.

If you get in touch with a Chihuahua breeder that’s a member of a breeding club, that’s a good sign – you can check his background. He or she should also be connected with showing dogs, and have facilities that make for a clean environment for breeding and raising socialized puppies. A good breeder will want to interview you at length concerning your ability to take proper care of Chihuahua puppies – from your home situation to your financial stability.

You want the breeder to show you a record of inoculations and deworming sessions, including dates and times, a lot of details. That info is vital since, if you make the purchase, you need to continue those inoculations and deworming sessions by bringing the pups to the vet yourself. A reputable breeder will provide you with such records.

Since that breeder, hopefully, is actually connected to a breeding club, you can actually check his background. A veteran breeder should also provide you with specific instructions on feeding the Chihuahua, what type of training is needed, and he’s also give you a form listing the pedigree. He or she will also give you references you can check.

You could also look up lists of breeders on websites, but that’s no guarantee. Checking up on a number of them will take time, and you need to postpone your impulses you buy, so can develop a feel for which of these breeders to trust. Some pet owners tend to buy the first cute bunch of puppies a breeder shows them, don’t make that mistake. All that Chihuahua cuteness could be hiding health problems aggravated by profit-breeding without regard for the dogs’ health.

Whether you want a Chihuahua as a companion dog or eventual entry to a dog show, you want to find good Chihuahua breeders. One way to do so is to check if the Chihuahua breeders you have in mind are members of pet owners organizations or animal welfare groups. That way you can check if the names the breeder gave you are legit, so you can lessen the chances of being ripped off – of buying alleged true bloodlines when in fact they’re not.