Thanks! I'll definately take my time with this one. Amanda
--- In [email protected], "marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > WELL, I am a breeder, but since I do not currently have any pups to sell, thus couldn't be trying to influence you, maybe you would want my advice :-) > > First and foremost, make sure the breeder breeds his/her PETS! The adorable animals should not be a screwing machine designed to make money! They should be raised inside....not out in some shelter or something. They should be used to human interaction. In other words, expect your breeder to treat his/her breeding stock and the pups as well as you will be treating it when your get it. Pups should come pre-spoilt! lol > > Second, find out how long the person has been working with Chis. Make sure this isn't a person who jumps on the breed wagon of whatever breed happens to be popular at the time. Remmy when the 101 Dalmations came out? Everyone wanted a dalmation! When the taco bell dog came out, everyone wanted a chi. Beethoven sent everyone looking for a St. Bernard. Now we are back to Chis thanks to Paris Hilton. Make sure your breeder actually knows and loves chis. > > On the same note, avoid breeders who breed several different breeds. This is usually a sign of a puppy mill. A good breeder should be focused on becoming a expert on their one preferred breed. I suppose I could envision someone adoring two breeds, but any more than that, be suspicious. I would try to stick with a one breed breeder. > > You should be permitted to observe the area in which the pup and it's parents are kept/raised. Don't trust a breeder who wont let you in, but insist on bringing the pups out to you. You should be permitted to meet at least the mom and also the dad if he is on site, but remmy some breeders don't keep both stud and mom. > > Pups should come with some type of health guarantee, at least one preferable two sets of shots, and as much history, both medical and parental as possible. > > If buying a registered pup, make sure you get your paperwork. > > Most important of all....TRUST YOUR INSTINCT!!! If something doesn't feel right, find another breeder. > > > This e-mail contains correspondence from an attorney that may contain privileged information. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by immediate reply, and delete the message. Thank you for your cooperation. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Amanda > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:31 PM > Subject: [Chihuahuas] puppies! > > > I *have* to get a puppy chi when we move into our new home in > September. *SO* cute. > > http://www.dogsinthenews.com/issues/0211/articles/021125a.htm > > I've always been scared to buy from a breeder... Does anyone have > tips? I don't like the way I've heard of breeders or "dog farms" > treating their animals... but it would be awfully hard to find a chi > puppy to adopt at a no-kill shelter. (That is where we were lucky to > find Chino.) > Any input would be appreciated. > > Amanda > > > > > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! > Join today! " > > > > SPONSORED LINKS Breed charm dog italian Dog breed gift Dog breed jewelry > Dog breed charm Dog breed flag Dog breed t shirt > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > a.. Visit your group "Chihuahuas" on the web. > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
