Have you decided that a Chihuahua puppy is the perfect dog for you? If so, then it is time to get savvy to the ins and outs of Chihuahua breeding to ensure that you find a puppy that is healthy, good-tempered and attractive. There are all types of Chihuahua breeders in the world, and some will be responsible and careful in the way they care for and breed their dogs and others will not. Fortunately, there are some guidelines that you can use to determine whether a Chihuahua breeder is one that you can work with - or one you should run far away from.

This is why it is so important to take your time in shopping for a reputable Chihuahua breeder who will be able to provide dogs that are healthy and attractive. Finding a good breeder is not as hard as it sounds, as long as you know the guidelines to look for when you are searching for the best breeder for you.

In order to ensure that the breeder you select practices responsible Chihuahua breeding, you will want to make sure that the person has a good reputation in this realm. This can be done through asking for recommendations for Chihuahua breeders from people or organizations that you can trust to give you good information about the breeders that you are considering. This might include state or national Chihuahua clubs or the American Kennel Club. It might also include visiting some dog events that breeders and the people that know them attend. Dog publications will often have listings of reputable breeders and your veterinarian might have a name or two as well.

There are also ways to find reputable Chihuahua breeders on the Internet, but if you decide to purchase your Chihuahua puppy online, you will want to take a few extra steps in the process to make sure that you have found a reputable breeder. Make sure that you at least have the opportunity to talk to the breeder over the phone, and ask for plenty of documentation to ensure you are getting the dog that you expect.

Finding a Chihuahua breeder will be only half the battle, however. Once you have the name of some breeders you might be interested in, you will then want to do your homework to make sure that the people on your list practice responsibleb Chihuahua breeding.

You can do this by coming to your first meeting equipped with a list of questions that include whether the dogs are tested for hereditary problems and if dogs that test positive are kept out of the breeding process. You can ask about the lines of dogs that your puppy has come from, and spend some time with the puppies parents to see what kind of dogs they are.

Some of the practical aspects that you will want to explore with your Chihuahua breeder is whether the area that the dogs are kept in is clean and well maintained, and if the dogs look healthy and act friendly.

By doing your homework up front, you will reap the rewards with a dog that you can enjoy for many years to come.