Chihuahuas puppies require special attention to ensure they develop into healthy and happy dogs. Here are 6 essential tips we share with our Applegarden puppy owners: Prevent High Jumps. Chihuahuas are prone to injuries if they jump from high places. Avoid letting your pup jump off furniture or other elevated surfaces until they are at least 1 year old. …
At AppleGarden, we are committed to developing a strong, recognizable line of chihuahuas, and this process requires dedication and careful planning over multiple generations (especially for a small program like ours). That’s why having keepers from litters is essential to our breeding program. Building a Line: Developing and maintaining a high standard (physical and mental) …
Supporting a breeding program that has a specific focus and goal that aligns with your values should be a priority. After all, if no one cares where to get their next companion from, it simply encourages the irresponsible sources to offer the most supply, variety and compete on price, disregarding everything else that is truly …
What if I told you the puppy sale is meant to be an interactive and collaborative process between a buyer and a breeder? No one side is in more charge of the situation than the other. Yet, many future owners approach it with level of disdain. They are the ones paying the money after all, …
⭐️ Why I wish puppy sales were not a part of being a breeder? Read More »
Long weekend is approaching, which means many of the dog owners are packing up and getting ready to travel. Having all the essential gear makes everything super easy and stress free. Here is our list: ▪️ Kibbles/food, treats and water▪️Joint supplements (if applicable)▪️Collapsible dog bowl x 2▪️Dog bed – waterproof is best▪️ Veggie snacks (carrot/ …
⭐️ Road trip essentials. Get ready for the summer. Read More »
At times I get a question from people inquiring for a puppy: Can I bring my current dog to meet a puppy before I commit to the puppy? (The below applies to all adult dogs and especially to seniors) I don’t usually recommend having the first interaction between the puppy and the senior dog outside …
️ There are several initial concepts I want every chihuahua owner to know before bringing a puppy home. They aren’t complicated and will help explain some of the dog behaviors. Puppy area – minimize initial stress by setting up the area the for the first week the same way as it was at a breeder’s …
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️ Someone recently asked me: “Why there is such a little number of chihuahua breeders?” And it’s a good question….There are many producers, but there aren’t many reputable ethical preservation breeders in Canada. A breeding program is very time and effort-consuming, as well as requiring ongoing sizeable investments into the program in order to maintain …
“We decided to wait until Spring to get a puppy” – a common response many breeders receive, luckily, I haven’t had it much myself thanks to the families who we build relationship with before they adopt an Applegarden puppy. 1 – But let’s look at “winter puppies” from breeders’ perspective…Many breeders, including myself, will have …
It is common to see dog owners discuss on FB and other forums the number of litters and dogs a good breeder has to have and no one seems to agree on the same number. The truth is….THERE ISN’T ONE! Some people can’t adequately care for 2 dogs, while others can maintain 20 dogs in …
