FAQs

A. Chihuahua World UK is a Pro-active Independent Licensed Breeder of Chihuahuas.

A. Pro-active means I never sit still trying to improve the breed, and always look to find ways to improve Puppy ownership which intern will give you the ultimate Chihuahua Puppies experience. Independent means I am not associated with any Breed club or the Kennel club so everything I do and say here is independent research and thinking.

A. Chihuahua World are currently the only Breeder offering a 1 year Health Guarantee with our Puppies, has years of Breeding experience, is licensed to breed Chihuahuas, Purpose built in house Living area, has an annual inspection by the environmental health and their official vet, registered with the Inland Revenue for tax purposes, and most importantly care more about my dogs than is humanly possible. My goal here has always been to reach higher levels every year in all aspects of breeding and puppy ownership.

A. No I'm not.

A. The KC Assured Breeders scheme I believe is extremely flawed in many ways and does not do enough to ensure the public that they are good breeders. Their breeders are given regulations to follow but many are not compulsory so there is no assurance you are meeting a good breeder or puppy. I have had many KC show breeders here looking to buy a quality puppy so they can register it with the KC club as one of their own. This goes on all the time as they are only interested in trying to win a show by any means possible, so an Assured Breeder does not necessarily mean an honest Breeder. Looking through the various classified Chihuahua Puppies adverts on the internet from KC Assured Breeders, many are offering the puppies cheaper without KC papers, this is against the regulations set up by the Assured Breeder scheme so just goes to prove the breeder is using the KC club to promote their puppy sales and business. Read more on this subject here.

A. No they are not.

A. Only if you want to show, the papers say nothing about the health, temperament or quality of the puppy.

A. This is what they are supposed to do yes but considering what goes on amongst some dishonest breeders the KC papers offer no guarantee that the puppy is the one on the paperwork. This is a huge subject and one that the RSPCA have investigated and reported on many time

A. The most important piece of paper should be a certificate from the breeders vet declaring the puppy is healthy and issue free and also vaccination card. No amount of paperwork will ever be a substitute for a bold, playful and well balanced temperament puppy.

A. This varies with different breeder beliefs but I certainly believe that all breeders should provide their licence number on point of contact. All breeders should microchip their puppies so the dog will always be identifiable and if needed the Breeder traced. All my puppies that leave are microchipped, it is YOUR responsibility to update your microchip details once you take over the care of the puppy. On day of collection I will send you an email link to transfer.

A. All puppies will have a health check certificate from the vet, they will also have their first vaccination (NOBIVAC, LEPTO4 alongside their first DHP vaccine). Their second vaccination 4 weeks later, I require a copy of the vaccination card for my records. If puppies are still too small to leave We will get the second vaccination done but the cost will be invoiced to you.

A. A good quality food is very important so any of the well known brands that offer small kibbles will be fine. Your puppy will be used to a dry puppy food when they leave. We feed our dogs Royal Canin & Fish 4 Dogs and highly recommend these.

A. Yes you will receive a bag of Royal Canin Mini Puppy and a bag of Fish 4 Dogs Puppy. We also provide a money off voucher for a further bag of Royal Canin Mini Puppy

A. You can go on a waiting list but please bare in mind we do not always have the exact puppy you have specified. As long as our puppies are happy and healthy that is paramount to us. So please follow Chihuahua World on Facebook where you will be able to see all litters announced and receive all future notifications regarding puppies or just simply keep an eye on my website.

A. Absolutely, they are all here and are attended too by myself and staff as full time jobs, you will not find this level of care and time invested by any other Chihuahua Breeders in the UK.

A. This varies from puppy to puppy but generally standard size will leave at 8-9 weeks of age and smaller puppies from 10 weeks onwards as they mature so much slower.

A. As the puppy develops I will be able to advise you from 5 weeks onwards, if the puppies ears are pointed or erect they will be a smaller size. If puppies ears are still floppy they will be more of a standard size but lets face it Chihuahuas are the smallest breed in the canine world with the biggest personalities. Sizes of mum and dad do not determine the size of the puppies as they are all individual. Dads will be smaller so that mums do not struggle when giving birth.

A. As the puppy develops I will be able to advise you from 5 weeks onwards, if the puppies ears are pointed or erect they will be a smaller size. If puppies ears are still floppy they will be more of a standard size but lets face it Chihuahuas are the smallest breed in the canine world with the biggest personalities. Sizes of mum and dad do not determine the size of the puppies as they are all individual. Dads will be smaller so that mums do not struggle when giving birth.

A. The best thing to do is call me with regards to making an appointment to view where you can meet me and my dogs and then choose a puppy that is right for you. I do require a £25 viewing deposit (non refundable) to secure your appointment time, if you do not wish to proceed this will be refunded back during the appointment. If you do want to proceed this will be deducted from your £300 deposit.

A. A deposit of £300 is required to secure your puppy which can be in the form of credit or debit card or you can pay by PayPal if you wish for extra security which must be made out to Chihuahua World. A bank transfer to Chihuahua World is also an option if you ask for the bank details. This is a non refundable deposit if you do not proceed.

A. Unlike some Breeders who only accept cash, we do not take cash. You can pay via Credit or Debit card, you can pay by any of the means listed above in to Chihuahua World's account so you will have proof of payment with your Bank or via PayPal for extra security as well as a receipt from Chihuahua World. If you change your mind the deposit are non refundable.

A. Again by any of the above methods as long as payment has cleared prior to collection.

A. Unfortunately not, never buy a Puppy without meeting the Breeder and Puppy first.

A. Of course, feel free to call or WhatsApp. I am always happy to help. I am still in contact with mums & dads 20 - 30 years since they have taken one of my puppies.