While it’s certainly convenient, doing an online search may not be enough if you’re looking for a chihuahua for sale. Some pet owners are drawn to what they have seen in movies, TV shows, dog shows, and people posing with their Chihuahuas, as if the animal is a prop.
The chihuahuas you can see in public are well groomed and well behaved, there was a time when they didn’t look so well behaved, their owners took the time to train them. You need to know what you’re getting into before you ask about a Teacup Chihuahua for sale. Let this article guide you through this decision and what it may entail.
Are you sure it’s a dog you want?
Sure, dogs are wonderful creatures, lovely pets, but they need to eat (can you feed them?), they need to be groomed (can you set aside time for that?), they need space (how big is your house?), and they cost a lot in terms of veterinary treatments and bedding and other things. Unlike cats where you can only leave food and water and a cat flap, dogs do not like to be alone. That means you have to have time to walk him, play with him, feed him, observe his behavior, all for about twenty years. Commitment to pets is one thing, commitment to a chihuahua is another.
Breed Choice: Factors to Consider
Dogs come in varied breeds and personalities, from the little purse-sized Chihuahuas to the lumbering, screeching Mastiffs, from the lovable Golden Retriever to the dominant Akita.
You shouldn’t decide based on a funny YouTube clip you’ve seen or an article you’ve read in a magazine. You need to know the breeds of dogs not only in this remote way. You’re going to be with that dog for about 20 years, so at least consider the factors that will affect how well you can care for him, such as your personality, your home situation, your family, and your finances. These are important factors, as not all apartments allow pets, not all children know how to handle a touchy-feely Chihuahua, and their own personality may clash with the little attention-craving dog in your home.
Getting a pet involves some changes in your life, from your work and play schedules, to your expenses. Your home may need to be remodeled so that it can accommodate that new partner in your life. Training a Chihuahua is no small feat, especially if you start with puppies.
Suppose you bring home an adult chihuahua from an animal rescue organization, chances are you’ll have to deal with that particular dog’s behavioral issues—prepare to lose some sleep training him. But if you really want a small dog that wants your attention all the time, and whose attention you want all the time, then that’s a chihuahua.
