How To Buy A Chihuahua Puppy
Buy a Chihuahua
Buying a dog to be kept as a pet in your home may be tough as you need to consider several vital aspects. These include the dog’s physical appearance, character, breed, food and grooming requirements and health maintenance. You should also know how to gauge a dog from careful inspection of its physical appearance to find out if it’s healthy.
If you’re interested in getting a
Chihuahua, it’s best that you learn about this breed before purchasing one. Read from books and magazines or from various websites pertaining to dogs on the internet. Dogs have different characters hence, require different methods of handling.
Where to buy
There are several ways of getting a Chihuahua to be your pet. You can check out the Chihuahua breeders who sell puppies but be sure to choose the reputable ones if possible. They may post an advertisement in your local newspapers or on the internet. You would know if they’re good breeders based on the information they will give you about the breed and its maintenance requirements. They should also be able to give you tips on how to handle these small dogs well.
Breeders are very conscious of the home where their puppies will live. The responsible ones make sure to check the parent dogs for some abnormalities, they provide warranties for their puppies, give advice and assistance to buyers and breed only dogs that have favorable temperament. They usually prefer homes without children if possible or at least with children over the age of 12. The reason is that Chihuahuas easily react to little provocations and this can happen when small children are around. Additionally, being petite, the Chihuahuas may get hurt when playing with the kids who still lack the right knowledge of the proper way of holding puppies and small dogs. With older children though, there’s less noise in the home and they’re more responsible and careful in handling pets.
Of course, there’s the pet store which you can visit. Again, a good thing to keep in mind is to get the right information on the breed and tips on health maintenance from the store owners. Be wary if they don’t have any knowledge about the dog as it’s only a proof that they’re breeding and selling it for profit and nothing else. Profit-oriented pet store owners and other commercial sources normally don’t care about the character and health of the dogs they sell and may not be able to help a family in selecting the right pet for their home.
What to look for
Avoid buying a Chihuahua that is less than 10 to 12 weeks old. This period could be very stressful to the puppy as it could cause it to develop health problems such as acquiring parvovirus, coronavirus, demodectiv mange and low blood sugar. Know that they still need frequent feeding and monitoring to maintain their weight and blood sugar levels.
Check also the temperament of the puppy you’re buying. You can judge the character by looking at the litter as a group. Don’t pick those that bark at you right away or shy away from you. You can tell the normal ones because they’re friendly and curious. They will usually lick your fingers, roam around your feet, crawl into your lap or tug at your shoelaces. They should also play well with their siblings, are alert and not nervous to sounds.
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