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    I've been considering getting a new pet. My mother has custody of my chihuahua and I want another one I can raise on my own. I really want a tea cup chihuahua, you know, the really tiny ones. My question for you petowners is: Is it better to go thru a breeder or go to a pet store? I got my current dog at a Mexican clothing store where some lady happened to be selling a chihuahua. And how do you even find a good breeder in your area? I once got a silky terrier at PassPets in the mall. The fuckers sold it to me with Parvo. He died about 10 days later in the animal hospital and even tho I only had him a short while, I was crushed. I bawled my eyes out when they called to tell me he had died. So what's the best way to get my new doggie? And cheapest. I do feel kinda guilty knowing I can adopt one from the humane society, but I want a tea cup chihuahua!!!

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    The best way to get your new doggie might not be the cheapest. When your getting specific and wanting something from a breeder, cheaper isn't usually better.

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    Yeah, that sucks. If I even do go thru with it, it won't be till mid to late summer. I want to save up for it.

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    Research breeders in your area. You will likely have to put a deposit down and wait if you want one from one of the best breeders.

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    Well...what I am concerned about is if the breeder is legit. Like I want to know I'm getting a full bred dog if that is what I am paying for.

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    ahhhh i want a puppy too!! Damnit if only i had time for one
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    why does your mother have custody? If you CAN take care of one..why not take yours back?

    And chihuahua rescues frequently have teacups...check there first so you can save a life. NO PET STORES. You've already experienced how bad they are.

    And if you are concerned about cheapest..puppy ownership may not be for you right now. Dogs, esp puppies, esp chihuahuas,,esp teacups have a lot of health issues. If money is an issue for you...this isnt a great idea.
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    That's just how my mom and I refer to it as a a joke. I bought her when I was living with my parents, and when I moved, my mom would almost cry when i would bring the dog to Indy with me for like a week. My dog is also way too attached to my mom for me to bring her to live with me full time. The times I have brought her to stay with me, she just lays around and I don't know if it's cuz she's homesick or what. She really happy to see me when I go to my parent's house tho.
    I have never heard of chihuahua rescues. I'll look into that.

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    A good breeder should have show dogs included in their breeding stock and be registered with the AKC. They shouldn't breed a huge lot of puppies all at one, breed more than one or two types of dogs, or be wary of you coming to play with and meet the dogs and puppies. Also, a good breeder will be highly concerned with screening YOU rather than trying to foist a puppy off on anyone who has the $$.

    Try a rescue though! You're guaranteed the breed you want, and you can save a life. Usually rescue dogs are screened well and make great companions. I personally will go through a breeder when I get my shih tzu but my second choice would be rescue.

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    Thanks for the links cameronfl!!!

    I do remember once watching a news report on TV about the living conditions at some breeding places. The breeders were obviously more concerned about making fast cash. It was so sad!!

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    You can find a breed specific rescue or ask your local humane society to put you on a waitlist and they'll call you up when they get one in.

    But "teacup" chihuahuas are not a real breed. They are usually the smallest in the litter and bred with other runts. So anyone who tries to sell you a legitimate "teacup" or "t-cup" dog is just trying to run up the price on an overbred runt.

    Thanks cameronfl for beating me to the rescue options!



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    breeders.net

    You can search by breed and zip code. That is how I found my tiny chihuahua!

    Somewhere on that site there is a list of questions that you should always ask a breeder to make sure they are a good one.

    Oh and some breeders will ship the dog to you, but I would never do this. It is too dangerous and just plain scary for a tiny chi. I would beware of anyone that offers this option.

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    Oh, she's cute!! And just 3 months.


    http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/postit/ohioregion.htm



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    Quote Originally Posted by hardkandee View Post
    Oh, she's cute!! And just 3 months.


    http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/postit/ohioregion.htm
    Wow...did you see the one named Daisy? Now that is an OBESE chihuahua!\


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    Yeah, don't go to a pet store! You would be saving a life if you got a rescue, and they have dogs of all ages. It is WAY worth getting a pet that way......

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    Quote Originally Posted by funlatina82 View Post
    Thanks for the links cameronfl!!!

    I do remember once watching a news report on TV about the living conditions at some breeding places. The breeders were obviously more concerned about making fast cash. It was so sad!!
    Thats because unfortunatley most people who have the audacity to call themselves breeders are just mass producing animals for profit. Cranking them out fast and dirty....with no thought to health or welfare of the animal(can you tell this is a hot button issue for me?). Unfortunatley AKC doesnt mean squat. That animal could be inbred like crazy, sick as hell, etc....all it means is that it has no other breeds in its line.
    IMO...in order to be allowed to breed you should have to have a license...and the parents should both be titled. You should not be allowed to breed unless the dog/cat is a champion,etc...so that there is SOME criteria that says that THIS animal is an exceptional example of, and will advance the breed. This will cut down on about 80-90% of "breeders"(people who either breed because "puppies are cute" or other equally BS reasons...or just dont spay/neuter so that their animals get pregnant on their own). It will eliminate the need to put millions of animals to sleep every year solely because of overpopulation, and will cut down on a lot of the health problems you find in purebreds.


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    ^^That chihuahua is huge!! Mine is just under 4lbs and he is the perfect size. He looks tiny but still healthy. I've seen ones 3lbs and under and I think they look malnourished and weak.





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    Quote Originally Posted by LatinaRose View Post



    ^^I love his little polo shirt. I call him a baby Kanye West and pop his collar.
    Love the dark hair by the way!

    I love puppies, my boyfriend has the cutest bulldog !!

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    ^^^^but is he still a puppy? how old is he? He's so freakin' cute!!

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    Ok...this face is just too cute...
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    LatinaRose, my doxie has that polo shirt too! He hates that damn thing though...

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    ^I'd call him Batman!!



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    ^^ lol....it says her name is Batgirl
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    I'm psychic! LOL!



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