It is time to expand your family and everyone has decided that they really want a Chihuahua for the newest family member. The single most important decision you can make in the search for your new Chihuahua is the first decision you make and that is deciding on what Chihuahua breeder you want to get your dog from. Choosing the wrong breeder could cause problems down the road so take your time and make sure you make the right decision.

The first thing you want to do is see if a breeder is registered with any of the national breeder registries in the United States or even the United Kingdom. You can find any of these organizations on the Internet and they set the standard for any breeder to follow. The most noticeable registry is the National Kennel Club so you may want to start there.

A Chihuahua breeder is someone that will be in your life and your dog's life for many years to come. If you ever have a question you should be able to ask your breeder and get the answers that you need. If you do not get answers that satisfy your questions when you are looking for a breeder then chances are the communication after the sale will be even worse. Communication with your breeder is important so be sure to gauge their reliability when you are talking to them.

A breeder should be very concerned about the health and well being of your dog even after you take it home and to that end the good and reputable breeder will send every new owner home with care and feeding instructions for their new Chihuahua. You will also get a sample of their food so you know exactly what to feed them. If your breeder does not seem interested in offering advice then find a new breeder.

When a Chihuahua breeder gains a positive reputation and keeps their breeder registry listing in good standing they are approached by insurance companies to offer new owners limited free pet insurance policies.

These policies extend for six weeks after you purchase your dog and can help at that first appointment. If your breeder does not offer free pet insurance after the sale then you may want to question why.

When you look to get a new Chihuahua, that first decision you make about which breeder to deal with can be the single most important decision you will make when it comes to owning a Chihuahua.

A good breeder expects you to ask questions and do your homework so by all means do what is expected of you before you invest in your dog.