Northern Counties Chihuahua Club
  • WELCOME
  • OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
  • History of Chihuahuas
  • Beginners Guide to Dog Showing
  • Code of Ethics
  • Buying a Chihuahua
  • Judging List
  • Application to go on our Judging Lists
  • Schedule for Championship Show
  • Championship Show RESULTS
  • Championship Show Critiques
  • Championship Show BIS Critique
  • Open Show Results
  • Photo Gallery INC 2020 Open Show
  • Forthcoming shows and events INCLUDING AGM
  • Links
  • S.O. FORM FOR MEMBERSHIP
  • MEMBERSHIP FORM
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP FORM
  • ALL DOG SHOW DATES 2021
  • Show Planner 2021
  • Revised Show Dates Due to Covid
  • SHOW PLANNER 2022
  • DATA PROTECTION NOTICE
  • PLATINUM DOG FOOD
  • Open Show Critique (SC)
  • Open Show Critique (LC)
  • BIS Critique Open Show March 1st
  • WELCOME
  • OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
  • History of Chihuahuas
  • Beginners Guide to Dog Showing
  • Code of Ethics
  • Buying a Chihuahua
  • Judging List
  • Application to go on our Judging Lists
  • Schedule for Championship Show
  • Championship Show RESULTS
  • Championship Show Critiques
  • Championship Show BIS Critique
  • Open Show Results
  • Photo Gallery INC 2020 Open Show
  • Forthcoming shows and events INCLUDING AGM
  • Links
  • S.O. FORM FOR MEMBERSHIP
  • MEMBERSHIP FORM
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP FORM
  • ALL DOG SHOW DATES 2021
  • Show Planner 2021
  • Revised Show Dates Due to Covid
  • SHOW PLANNER 2022
  • DATA PROTECTION NOTICE
  • PLATINUM DOG FOOD
  • Open Show Critique (SC)
  • Open Show Critique (LC)
  • BIS Critique Open Show March 1st
Northern Counties Chihuahua Club

BUYING A CHIHUAHUA 

NCCC know of many people who have attempted to purchase Chihuahua puppies over the phone, the Internet and adverts in various publications, where the seller has asked for a deposit before the potential buyer has even been to view the dog.  The seller may give  the excuse that a deposit is required up front to cover shipment costs or other charges incurred before a puppy can be sold.

We as a breed club are gravely concerned that several people who have paid money as a 'deposit', particularly through adverts on the Internet, have not only lost their money, but also do not get a puppy.

We strongly recommend that all potential purchases of Chihuahua puppies do not buy over the Internet, but rather buy them from reputable breeders.  In all instances it should be possible to see the puppy's mother, father and siblings.

It is with great sadness that the breed has seen a huge increase in popularity in recent years due to extensive media coverage, and tiny dogs such as Chihuahuas being seen as a cute fashion accessory.  This hype may have  encouraged people who have no real long-term interest in the breed to buy them, and worse still, breed from them to jump on the band-wagon and make a quick profit.

We would advise people who are serious about buying a Chihuahua to very carefully consider where they buy from.  Not only are there people who are fraudulent, but also people who do not breed for any other reason than to make as much money as they can.  This goal does not benefit the puppy, the breed, or the buyer.

Please telephone the Kennel Club or  breed club secretary to enquire if there are any puppies for sale in your area.

 The members of this club are bound by a strict CODE OF ETHICS which should help to protect puppies and new owners alike.

The following site was created by a committee member to assist in knowing what paperwork etc a new puppy should have
www.buyingadog.info
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