Sunday, May 4, 2008

What You Should Ask A Chihuahua Breeder

Anyone that sets out to sell anything starts to develop a routine that they like to use when talking to a new customer. As a prospective customer of a Chihuahua breeder you want to know what questions to ask so that you can judge for yourself if you are getting a good dealer or not and you are also going to want to have your Chihuahua ownership questions answered. You need to know what to ask a Chihuahua breeder in order to tell if you are dealing with a good one or not and these are some of the things you should be asking a Chihuahua breeder.

The first thing you want to know from any Chihuahua breeder is what national registry they are listed with. If they are listed with one they will have proof to show you. If they can offer no proof then you will want to check their claims for yourself on the Internet. A listing on a breeder registry means that they adhere to the standards of good breeding so ask about it.
When you leave the Chihuahua breeder's property with your new pup the relationship should not end there. The relationship with a good breeder goes on well into the life of your new Chihuahua and the breeder should always be available for consultation on any issues that concern you. If the breeder you are talking to seems less than helpful or less than interested in being helpful then it is probably a good idea to find a new breeder to talk to.

When you get ready to buy a new Chihuahua you are going to need to have a vet ready to take your dog to. Once you establish a relationship with a vet then have a discussion with your vet about the breeders in your area and find out which ones they recommend you deal with. Your vet is just as interested in the good health of your pet as you are so they will not steer you wrong.
A good Chihuahua breeder is going to have an interest in the ongoing good health and happiness of all the animals they breed so discuss with your breeder their policy of taking back a dog that is not wanted. It may be a difficult conversation about a situation that you will probably never have to ever use but you can get a good feeling about how dedicated to their craft a breeder is by their policy of taking back an animal rather than having it abandoned. They won't offer a cash refund but they will offer a second chance to the dog.

Ask a lot of questions of any breeder you are considering. A reputable and good breeder will expect a lot of questions and the tougher questions are not going to hurt a good breeder's feelings so ask anything you want. You need to know what kind of breeder you are dealing with so be sure to ask a lot of questions and listen to their answers.

You can find out what to ask Chihuahua breeders by reading this article. This article contains important and helpful Chihuahua information.

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