A breed specific rescue would be a great choice . They have young dogs and often puppies . The dogs live with fosters who know the dog real well and can tell you all about them .
Sheryl Sent from my iPhone On Jul 21, 2013, at 7:26 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Why go to a breeder when there are so many Chihuahuas just waiting for good > home at every shelter. > > All my dogs have been rescues. Dobermans at first and in the last decade > Chihuahuas. > > There are also breed specific rescues. > > Think about it. > > It's a much better option. > > As for the collapsing trachea that is a genetic issue and I agree with the > other writers. > > My one Chi is now 13 and has collapsing trachea. I avoid walking the dogs > with leashes attached to their collars. I use a harness that closes at chest > level. They wear a collar but only for identification, it's embroidered with > our phone number and their names. > > Good luck >
