what are good questions to ask a chihuahua breeder to determine if they are a good/qualified breeder?

Question

there are many breeders to choose from in classifieds and so on. what are general good questions to make a determination on if i should go see the the puppies or not with a specific breeder?

Answer 1

well for number one....if theyre in the classifieds then they aren't a good breeder. I recommend you go to AKC.org and go to breeder referral. This will take you to chihuahua club of america. These clubs are hard to get into. You MUST show to get into these clubs and most of the time, be recommended by another breeder that is already in the club.

Answer 2

Responsible breeders do NOT advertise in the classified of a newspaper. To find a reputable breeder, use the breeder referal on the parent club website
http://www.chihuahuaclubofamerica.com/

AKC registration is NOT a guarantee of quality, so:

Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:

1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?

2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?

3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?

4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?

5. Have the sire & dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip & Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)

6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?

7. Does she have a Sales Contract?

8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?

9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).

10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?

Answer 3

What titles do the parents have? What health test have they done? ANd probalby #1 responsible breeders ask for first refusal if the pup EVER need a new home
PS a good breeder will ask YOU 101 questions (where itll it sleep? Do you have fenced yard? ect). A pup mill one: cash or charge?

Answer 4

a powerful breeder will have interaction you in communication and function as many questions for you as you have for them. What you would be able to desire to be asking them: * Do all your breeding canines have a prepare championship or working titles? Can that's shown? * Do all your breeding canines have their finished genetic well-being clearances (OFA, CERF, etc)? Can that's shown? * Why are your breeding objectives? * what's your well-being settlement? they'd desire to be thoroughly sparkling approximately their breeding practices and have not have been given something to hide or look uncertain. they are going to ask you what you know with regard to the breed, what you're attentive to so some distance as temperament and well-being subjects, why you like the breed, what your place existence is like, relatives schedule, and how lots you know approximately elevating domestic dogs and canines in ordinary. good good fortune - this could be a a somewhat irritating yet relaxing time for you!

Answer 5

GOOGLE SEACH for a chihuahua club for your state they will tell you of good breeders

Answer 6

ask freinds who own dogs-- who trained them and if they did a good job. Also if no feinds own dogs and prefer cats, (grrr) then ask the trainer; dont be ahsemed or afraid that u'll hurt their feelings; they have to know your serious about your pup.

Well good luck!!!

pro breeders are expensive; you think you culd afford it? if so, good luck! (again) :p

Answer 7

CHECK YOUR ANIMAL SHELTERS FIRST!!!