a lot of this is going to depend on your purpose for the pup. Do you plan to breed or show or will the pup be a pet only? Assuming you are looking for pet quality, I would look for a pup that is alert and playful, is eating well, does not show any signs of health problems, is from a reputable breeder who will give a health guarantee. The pup should not be growling and biting when you pick it up, but it also should not be crying. Expect it to be a little shy ect, but not overly afraid. a nice "hyper" puppy will actually be good because it can be trained to be calm more easily than a frightened one can be trained to trust. As long as it isn't showing signs of aggression, hyper is acceptable in a young pup. Do not get a chi before 8 to 12 weeks. (8 being the legal min in many states and 12 being the higher end age that some breeders hold for)
I could go on and write a book....but then I would have to charge you for it, so I'll stop now.... Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: shaynasasha1 To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 6:30 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] HELP: Picking out a Chihuahua I need your advice, when picking out a Chihuahua puppy, what should I look for? I don't want a too crazy or dominant one. I know not to pick the first one that has the guts to come to me because that means trouble. :-) I'd love a somewhat calm one. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
