June 2, 2010

where do you get a really healthy chihuahuas?

i want a chihuahua but the chihuahuas i want that are healthy are all gone.

ALL the Chi's in this world that are healthy are 'gone'?? That's news to me!

Your first step is connect with your local Chi club and attend local events or ask the chair members for breeder referrals. At the breed events you will be able to meet lots of Chi's, lots of owners, and breeders. Ask tons of questions, ask people where they purchased their Chi and if they are happy with their decision. Your goal will be to locate a reputable and responsible breeder. Make sure they do all the breed specific health clearances and go from there!

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June 2, 2010

Vet Tech @ 7:18 am

ALL the Chi's in this world that are healthy are 'gone'?? That's news to me!

Your first step is connect with your local Chi club and attend local events or ask the chair members for breeder referrals. At the breed events you will be able to meet lots of Chi's, lots of owners, and breeders. Ask tons of questions, ask people where they purchased their Chi and if they are happy with their decision. Your goal will be to locate a reputable and responsible breeder. Make sure they do all the breed specific health clearances and go from there!
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Tammy2073 @ 7:30 am

from a good rep breeder or shelter or rescue
http://www.petfinder.com
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ann s @ 8:06 am

Find a reputable breeder, that does all health tests and offers a health gurantee. Stay clear of "teacup chihuahuas" theres no such thing ,but unhealthy runts.
You could also look into adopting, try http://www.petfinder.com
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sthornton35 @ 8:19 am

What do you mean the chihuauas that are healthy are gone. There are lots! Where do you live and I can tell you breeders.
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Chihuahua owner.

Vampiress _ k9 lover @ 8:44 am

theres no reall guaranttee you just need to do your research and find a good breeder whose pups are KC reg.
if you want a really healthy pup i wouldnt advise going to a shelter but you may want to check them out. who know's you may go there and fall in love with one.
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bana @ 9:29 am

Got o puppyfind.com, newspapers, local pet store, ect. Ask for a AKC puppy. That means they are healthy and their puppies will be healthy.
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Demon @ 10:04 am

Check out breed clubs in your area and look for a responsible breeder. You may have to wait until they have a new litter planned and it can be expensive, but it's worth t to have a healthy dog.

You can also check out rescues and shelters in your area. You may not get the same guarantees of health that you would from a breeder, but the dogs will have had medical examinations and shots, and you'll be giving a home to a dog that really needs one.
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tipschihuahuas @ 10:13 am

First let me give you tips on where not to obtain your chi. If the breeder advertises teacups - run. Why? There is NO SUCH THING. Sure you will see ads for them but this is a sales gimmick - for big$. The chihuahua club of america and the AKC do NOT recognize this term. So if a breeder advertises teacups you know they are only out for money and likely care nothing about the health of their dogs.
Also, stay away from those advertising "rare" colors. They will ask more and again, money is their main priority. A new one is the merle chihuahua. This is not actually a color but a genetic patterning that has never been seen before in chis and therefore it is believed that merle chihuahuas are cross breeds. I'd steer clear from them as well. DO NOT GO TO A PET STORE!
Finally, the best advice I've read above is to contact your local breed club or the chihuahua club of america and they can point you in the direction of reputable breeders.
Where are you located?
Check out my site for links to breeders:
http://www.tipschihuahuas.com
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Member of the Chihuahua Club of America, breeder/exhibitor of AKC chihuahuas

chihuahuamom @ 10:29 am

Visit msn search put in chihuahua breeding a lot of great websites come up just stay away from the ones who say TEACUP POCKET size this is just a nick name for the runt and will not be healthy
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