chihuahua puppy

The experience of buying a Chihuahua puppy can be rewarding if you do it responsibly and intelligently. Contrary to what many people think, buying a puppy is not like buying a can opener at the local grocery store. Chihuahuas are essentially companion dogs, and as a buyer, what you want is a pet that looks good, is healthy, and has a good disposition.

If you want to buy a Chihuahua puppy, you should start by choosing a responsible breeder. Usually, you will learn from the breeder about the bloodline and characteristics of the puppy. Most breeders will have a profile or catalog that tells you about the puppy’s parents; if both the sire and dam are healthy and have a good pedigree, chances are the pup will be, too.

If you are buying a Chihuahua puppy for the purpose of keeping a show dog, make sure the puppy is well-behaved and meets the standards of a Chihuahua show dog. Determine the weight, height, length, coat, and other physical attributes of the parents. These must meet proper Chihuahua show dog standards. On the other hand, if you’re only interested in keeping a Chihuahua puppy as a house pet, then you can be less strict in the “appearance” department and focus on the puppy’s health and temperament.

Most misbehaved puppies become sickly or aggressive. So, early on, you should already do a background check on the puppy’s parents or grandparents if their bloodline has a history of any disease. Some illnesses can be avoided by giving puppies preventive medications and injections. Be sure to ask your local vet about these diseases and their cure or prevention.