SIZES N OTHER STUFF
Many of you ask about the size of our Chi's,
& their dispositions.
ALL our dogs are very friendly & love everyone,
They are quiet dogs & not at all "yappy".
As any one who has met them will tell you.
They don't have a mean bone in their bodys.
A wonderful trait they have is they are known to "purr".
When happy or content most make gurgling or croaking sounds when cuddled.
So if its possible for a dog to purr a Chi comes as close as it gets!
Chihuahua's are a breed thats also known to cry.
The average weight of a Chihuahu is only around 4 - 7 lbs.
Puppies from the same litter can vary in size,
weight & type.
The big puppy or the small puppy in a litter,
may not be that way when they are all grown up.
It is very hard to accurately judge a puppies adult size.
Some will be fat & some thin.
Some tall & some short.
All these factors can effect their weight.
Many want a "Tea Cup" puppy.
A Tea Cup is an adult dog weighing 4 lbs. or less in Canada & 6 lbs. or less in the US.
A Micro Tea Cup (the smallest) is usually 2 lbs. or less.
Chihuahua's 4 - 6lbs are the standard size (CDN).
a Chi over 6 lbs. is considered "family size".
These terms refer to estimated adult size only.
A BIG Chihuahua may weigh 7 or 8 lbs.
& that is not really very much considering an average size cat weighs 12lbs, & can reach 20 or more!
If you would like an estimate on how big your puppy will get,
the average weight for most adult dogs will be ruffly be as stated above depending on the pup you choose.
If a puppy grows to be 3 lbs. GREAT!
But if he gets to be 7, will you love him any less? - of course not & if you would, buy a rat !
Because you are not getting a dog for the right reasons!!
A Chihuahua is still small, no matter how much it weighs.
On occasion we do have TINY TOYS aka "TEA CUPS", & "MICRO TEA CUPS"
these happen naturally in standard toy litters,
we do NOT "stunt" our puppys to "create" Tea Cups.
(as some breeders do.)
We will not breed a Tea Cup female simply because they are too small to safely have puppies & are not likely to have healthy puppies.
NO good breeder would ever breed such a tiny dog.
Tea Cups tend to be much more fragile & added care must be taken.
They are wonderful little dogs if you want a pet to
pamper & tote around,
but if you want your new pup to keep up with an
active family or life style,
A
standard or family size Chihuahua is
ALWAYS
your best bet!
PLEASE NOTE
The full coat of a long coated Chihuahua can take up to 2 years to fully develope.
Most are not fully coated such as a Pomeranian.
The coat is moderate.
It can be wavy or straight.
With feathering on the
tail, feet, collar, ears & on the backs of their legs.
The coat is very easy to care for & just a quick brushing keeps it looking great!
Many want dogs that have short hair, but of course they shed too or dogs that dont shed at all,
the problem with dogs that dont shed is they need to be
groomed & clipped professionally quite often & it gets very expensive.
This is often overlooked.
All you need to do with a Chi is to brush them once in a while...professional grooming is not needed.
Being so small its no big deal to give them a brushing.
If started at a young age they will look forward to the extra attention.
The Long Coats are more rare & have a very wonderful,
sweet & loving personality.
Short coats tend to be a bit more high strung.
These factors should be considered when choosing your new puppy.
Don't be surprised if your puppy "shivers"
They might be cold, they might be nervous, or they might be a
CHIHUAHUA!
*It is very important to socialize your pet.*
I can not stress this point enough!!
Its very easy to blame the breed or breeder if
YOU RAISE
an unsociable animal.
As for VISITING the
"CATTERY"-"KENNEL"
Its only a "cattery" or "kennel" by name,
as the pets are free to roam the house.
The traditional search for just the right baby has had people visiting a number of Breeders, pet stores, etc., holding pups or kittens, and making a decision in person.
However.... that tradition is helping to spread diseases!
Parvovirus, is the number one threat to the life of young puppies!
Dog Flu is also deadly & on the rise.
There are also many many cat viruses as most of you well know.
Disease can be carried on clothes, shoes, hands, etc. and spread from human to animal, then animal to animal by touching and handling.
Fleas can also be a problem, ( I hate them & don't want them!) they can be carried in on cloths & can also spread disease.
Our pets are limited from outside contact
and are NO longer available for viewing by the public.
NO babies will be shown until they have been vet checked, & vaccinated
(when requested by the new owner),
& are ready to go directly to you & their new forever home.
If a healthy baby is important to you,
choosing your new baby online is smarter and safer for all involved!!!
Kittens are very prone to respiratory problems.
Please do not let any cat breeder tell you that
runny noses & eyes or sneezing is normal in a kitten.
Respiratory problems may be normal in THEIR kittens,
but it is surly not normal in a healthy kitten!
We want your new baby to be as healthy as possible
& we want our cats & dogs to stay that way as well.
SO PLEASE REMEMBER
Due to the ever increasing number of VIRUSES
NO
baby will be shown until they are ready to go directly to you !!
The health of my pets as well as your new baby is
MOST IMPORTANT.
Our customers understand,
respect & totally agree with this policy.
If you need to LOOK,
thats what pet shops are for.
If you have to LOOK,
please look elswhere!
If I lose a customer--OH WELL!!
You can't loose what you never had.
If in doubt please read our guest-book!
FEEDING YOUR PET
With all the recent food recalls its hard to know whats the best food for your pet.
Most pet food companies use the same facilities to make their food.
So the ingredients are basically the same regardless of the "brand name".
High priced foods are not always better for your pet than the low priced ones.
We have all heard that table scraps are bad for your pets.
We have been led to believe this by guess who?
The pet food industry.
If we feed our pets our food we dont need theirs!
The good thing about feeding "table scraps" is you know what your pets are actually eating.
A ballanced diet for us can also be a ballanced diet for them.
A good home cooked meal can be a lot less expensive than most "quality" pet foods at a cost of over $4.00 per pound!
So dont be afraid to mix your scraps with their regular food.
Your pets will love you for it!
Babies are sold first come first served by application & deposit only.
Many people have asked us to "HOLD" babies that we never see again.
So we can put your baby
ONLY WITH A $100.00 DEPOSIT THROUGH
PAYPAL
OR BY POSTAL MONEY ORDER.
More info is available on thePET APPLICATION FORM!
PLEASE USE FOR PETS ON THE
ONLY!!!
Once your application & deposit has been received
THE BABY WILL BE YOURS!
If shipping is required please contact the shipper directly to make transport arrangements.
Andrea
Pet Relocations Specialist
Best Boarding Kennels Inc.
320 Derry Road West
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5W 1N6
Tel: 1 416 259-5908 Fax: 1 416 259-5117
bestco@sympatico.ca
We will deliver to the shipper but this service must be pre arranged when applying for your pet.
ALL prospective new pet parents must fill in the
For more information please E-MAIL us
( It is much easier for us to keep track of inquiries using E-Mail.)
If you would like to call,
Please call
705-306-0549
To leave a message.
MINDEN - ONTARIO
CANADA
OR
MILTON - ONTARIO
(10 min. west of Mississauga Rd.)
With possible deliveries near your location!
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