I purchased a puppy in a way similar to yours. I went online and found a breeder who had shown at Westminster and said all the right things which made me believe that her dogs were of good quality. She did all the necessary testing, gave vaccines, socialized, etc. I also informed this breeder that I have a 10 year old daughter and that this was to be a family pet, but also a Christmas present for her because we lost our rescued Chihuahua 2 years prior and she has been begging for another for quite some time. I was told that he's beautiful with a wonderful, comical temperament. Unfortunately, after I sent this breeder half of the fee via priority mail (she lives 5 hours away) she then informed me that this dog was from a backyard breeder friend of hers. The day before I went to pick him up, she told me that he might bite me. I would have appreciated knowing that when we first spoke. It also appeared that he was NEVER socialized because he did indeed bite anyone who came in contact with him. My daughter was heartbroken. When I told the breeder's husband that he was biting us, his response was, "be careful", which led me to believe that he was not surprised. He also didn't try to bite my husband or myself when we went to pick him up from the breeder.. I think it's because she placed him in my arms Anyway, I would never purchase another Chihuahua from a person whom I do not know. He's much better than he was, but he still hates my son and husband as well as any other visiting boys or men. We call him a "Devil Dog", but we love him dearly and would never think of parting with him. However, I can't help but feel that I was misinformed. Good Luck! ~Camille
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