Hi all. I stumbled onto this forum when I was researching chihuahuas. I don't have one yet but I am looking for that perfect little bundle of fun. I just have no clue on where to start. I have heard there a couple of different types, sizes, hair and on and on. Any info one could shed light on would make my choice a bit easier.
I am not new to dogs in general as I have always had a dog growing up. I just don't know where to start. Pet store or breeder, male or female, fixed or not. questions, questions and more questions...... Please help. LOL

Hi and welcome to the forum

You will get lots of advice on here - so ask all your questions!!

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hello and welcome
im sure all your questions will get answered here its a great site with plenty of info
i have two lil boy chihuahuas love them to bits hope u find ur lil baby soon

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thank you terri for the siggy xxx

Hi & welcome. It just depends on what you're looking for. Do you want a long hair or a short hair? What color do you think you'd want? If none of this matters & all you definitely know is that you want a Chi, the first place I would recommend looking is all the shelters in your area & the rescues. You could also look in your local papers.

Welcome to the forum!

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Welcome and good luck in your search.

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hi & welcome

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I had thought about that but I am unsure how hearty a smaller dog would be. I am discovering many people on other boards saying that a sick dog is a much bigger deal with a small dog such as a Chi. I have heard many horror stories and even experience a couple myself indirectly when a family member adopted a dog from a shelter. I cannot afford huge vet bills after the expected purchase price for a Chi. I am trying to gather what info I can BEFORE deciding where to go find that little bundle of joy.