I know the cost of a purebred chihuahuas has probably increased with the appearance of the tacobell dog a few years ago and Paris Hilton using them as a statis symbol. But when you want one just to love and hug, Just for a pet why do you have to go into debt? Pet quality non-breeding (spayed and neutered) chihuahuas are no better than a mutt, really. I am just curious. I will probably go to the local humane society and adopt a small cute dog. It is just that there was always a chihuahuas around when I was growing up and I thought I'd like to have one now. But I can't go into that much debt.
I have learned (in Canada) most breeders spay or neuter the chihuahuas before selling them and they are still asking from $1200.00 to $2000.00. I have contacted 2 Rescue Shelters and they are selling these chihuahuas for $1200.00. I am not looking for a show quality dog. I am looking for a pet. Only a pet. I do not want to mortgage my house either. For the price breeders are asking for a "fixed" dog is rediculous. I mean they are no longer show quality. They can not be used for breeding. There valu other than a statis symbol is "0". I am not looking for a statis symbol. or a shiny object to place on my finger. I just want a pet. Chihuahuas were a family pet when I was growing up. I can tell you we paid no more that $200.00 then. I just find this pricing for a dog you just want to love is silly.
I agree. If these dogs are show quality dogs then ask the $1200 to $2000 price.
But once you spay or neuter them (most breeders in Canada seem to do this) there is no monitary value left for the dog. It is just a fixed dog. Worthless.
I am not saying that it isn't difficult to breed these little guys. And I don't care that you spay or neuter them. I don't mind reimbursing the breeder for the neutering, and first shots and a little something extra for actually breeding the pup. But to ask $1200.00 for a non-breeding, unshowable dog is …. well just crazy. I don't mean to argue the point. But as yet I haven't seen an answer that best answers my question. Why are breeders asking $1200.00 to $2000.00 for a non-breeding already spayed/neutered, unshowable dog?
My mom shows Chis and occasionally has a puppy for sale. I think she sells them for around $600 (unspayed/neutered). A show Chi can go anywhere for $2000 for a puppy to $15000 for a finished champion. You can see my moms website with her contact info at: http://www.diademchihuahuas.50megs.com/
Show quality? Over a thousand $.
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There are rescues out there for just about any breed of dog. If you can't find one at your local shelter, try contacting a chihuahua rescue. Search on-line for a rescue or your local shelter may be able to give a rescue number.
Good for you that you're willing to save a life and adopt a homeless pet.
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Show quality dogs are in the thousands, if you buy a dog on the internet though, be VERY VERY careful who you buy from, do not fall for the tea cup or baby doll face breeders, they are a scam.
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There are a lot of breeders who sell chihuahuas for much less than show breeders charge. Unless you really want show quality or a pup, I would agree with going thru a shelter or rescue group.
http://www.petfinder.com
http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/
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I paid $1200 for 1 of mine and $400 for the 2nd. My Mom paid $400 for hers.
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My mom shows Chis and occasionally has a puppy for sale. I think she sells them for around $600 (unspayed/neutered). A show Chi can go anywhere for $2000 for a puppy to $15000 for a finished champion. You can see my moms website with her contact info at: http://www.diademchihuahuas.50megs.com/
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Our family have had two chihuahuas as pets and they are very much one person dogs so rescue might be difficult. It is best to get a puppy who will bond to you. Birthing chihuahuas is very difficult and often they have to be delivered caesearean, mom's often do not survive–one of our family pets came to us that way and we fed the two pups on eyedroppers every two hours from birth! I can believe that price when you put in those kind of hours but I don't think many breeders just for pets should cost so much. Try to find other, non-show, breeders. Maybe private ones with only one dog which they breed because they love the breed, but not as a business. Good luck!
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there so much because there instincted my dad bought 1 4 $75 with a cage and everything
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