I have been saving for ages with a dream in mind....I would like to breed chihuahua's not the really expensive ones with huge pedigrees just loveable ones that everyone can afford...
I have had so much joy from my little chihuahua Samui he is such good company and so faithful. He is always there for me when everyone else has gone to the pub or had weekends away...I tell him my life story. It is just so nice to have someone to shower kisses and affection on, unconditional love they call it.
I have been in negotiation with a woman near Reading with a view to buying her female chihuahua, she is just 15 weeks old. Apparently, when they bought her they hadn't taken into consideration the fact that her children would treat her like a teddy bear. Georgia is driving up the M4 tomorrow to pick her up.
We are going to call her Deri Bounty Edmunds. I am so excited and apprehensive at the same time, what if Samui doesn't take to her, what will we do then?
Amie wrote...
'I have been saving for ages with a dream in mind....I would like to breed chihuahua's not the really expensive ones with huge pedigrees just loveable ones that everyone can afford...'
I honestly think you should really research into chihuahuas before hand, I know you own one this is a good start.
Please contact the chihuahua club, you could end up breeding animals that get incredibly ill due to their genetics.
Due to chihuahuas recent popularity they have been overbred and inbred and this causes genetic hereditary issues.
These may include Epilipsy (my friends border collie has it, the drugs cost her £1000 a month - can you afford this, or have other people afford this - or have this on your conscience)
Rage Syndrome, Small high bred dogs including Labs, Cockers and Chis suffer this, it can cause bouts of vicious rage where the dogs are uncontrolable and completely mentally unstable.
Hip Dysplasia - the dogs hips dont fit into there sockets, caused again by not hip checking parents. My friends German Shepherd is 2 she now pulls herself along by her front legs as her back legs are broken around the joints by dysplasia - she is due to be put down this week.
Only by giving large pedigrees and monitoring all issues can you honestly breed healthy dogs. This is why they cost so much, In my mind healthy monitored pet quality Chihuahuas should be around £500, for show quality from £500 - £1000 depending on the breeder and where the dog comes from.
Im not scalding you, not at all. If you need any help and I mean anything, including links to the chihuahua club and other good UK clubs, please contact me. Obviously you love animals, and dont want them to suffer the only way you can do this is by ensuring your animals are genetically and generally healthy.
Posted by: Amie | December 9, 2006 4:57 PM