Thank you for taking the time to read our policy page. It really is the most important on the whole site.
Just a few questions before you read my policy please don't be offended the questions aren't aimed to look down at anyone, they are just because I love my pups and want to make sure they are going to good homes:
Can you 1000000% commit to one of my babies? My dogs are very much my life, and they mean the world to me, will this be the same for you?
Can you say your dog is a PET meaning you love it no matter whether it is crufts winner or breeding dog extraordinaire? I rarely sell my dogs as show/breeding dogs as people sometimes don't realize they are pets first and get frustrated when the dog won't do as they wish. They love you if you can't win a beauty contest or have children will you show them the same love?
Will you let me know how our babies are doing? Once I sell a puppy to you, I won't be able to keep up with it unless you help me and let me know how they are doing, can you do that?
Does your whole family think getting this particular breed is a good idea? Remember it isn't fair on your new family member if it knows one member dislikes him/her. Dogs and children have a far higher ''6th sense'' than adults so if you can get that dislike vibe, imagine how your baby feels.
Have you had dogs before ? I don't mind selling pups to first time owners, I'm not about snobbery, but I want to know so that I can offer you extra guidance if you are first time owners.
Finally, how old are your children? Remember chihuahuas are sometimes delicate, is your child old enough, and well behaved enough to respect that? AGAIN I DON'T OBJECT TO SELLING PUPS TO PEOPLE WITH CHILDREN: but please please please let me know and I can give you advice on how to get the best from your children and pups when they play together.
Puppy Policy
Firstly, we reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone, if we see fit.
Most puppies sold as pets and have first inoculation, FREE 6 weeks insurance , FREE puppy pack (includes food, toys, canister to hold paperwork or food, care booklet) all puppies are microchipped free of charge (worth £20+) and are de wormed and de fleaed the week before leaving for their new homes..
Our males pups are £500 and our females are £700. Chihuahuas can range in size greatly, ideally from 4-6 pounds but can be larger or smaller but ours are generally very small and always very pretty. Due to the puppies being of Spanish decent, they are not KC registered, however you do receive a 5 generation pedigree as proof of their pedigree and to show you that they come from Championship lines and many show winners.
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Please take note: We ask for a £200 deposit that will be taken out of the total cost, which is to be paid when you collect the puppy or we deliver it. Unless we have a deposit, due to the huge demand for chihuahuas, we cannot guarantee a puppy as our policy is first come first serve. If you would like to place a deposit we will add you to our waiting list, otherwise it will be impossible for us to do so. If you would like to place a deposit on puppies before they are born then this is no problem, let us know what colour and pattern you want (if you have a specific idea) and as soon as we get it we will let you know. However, please DO NOT place a deposit and then find something else as we will not return the deposit, it is non-refundable unless something happens, like the puppies do not survive birth. We do fortunately usually have puppies due soon or available at the time so please contact us for more details.
We do not sell more than 2 puppies at any time. This is due to unscrupulous people who buy whole litters and sell them on for extreme prices, as food or for fur. This sounds crazy but our first litter (of cats, however it does happen to dogs to) in Jan 2005 was subject to such a person. A young man rang up and asked to sell on our cats for us we said no. 2 weeks later a different man rang up and offered us £10,000 for the whole litter. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. We asked our friends about this, they also breed, and they informed us that this is part of the business, and that these people should be reported to the police. So for this reason please don't ask for more than 2 at any one time.
Also please note that when requesting a puppy, it is not possible for us to tell what patterns or colours the puppies will be from a mating so please understand that it is not possible to guarantee a particular pattern/colour from a particular mating. We do appreciate some people have a specific idea of what they want, and although sex is no problem, please be prepared to wait if you place a deposit.
Finally, we ask that any person who has a puppy from us, who finds that they are unable to keep them any longer for ANY reason, is to return them to us. This is so we can find them a good home or take them in ourselves, we don't want them going to a cat/dog shelter etc.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Buying a puppy is a two way thing. Although we expect all of the above from you, we know you expect a commitment from us so here's an outline of what we can offer as a baseline, however if there is ever anything else we are asked about we do our best to help:
We send our puppies off with the best of everything. You get food, some puppy pads, and as many help slips as are relevant to you. Got children? You get an advice slip on letting them play together etc. We have one for more or less every situation so ASK US.
Want to view where our dogs sleep? Want to see their water bowls and food? Whatever you want to see that will help convince you we are open and responsible breeders, you are more than welcome to.
Would you like to speak to a professional like our vet about how we are with our animals and what kind of breeders we are? No problem we can not only give you their number but they will be more than happy to give you a reference in writing.
Do you want us to prove that we know all of our doggies personalities and such? Call us and ask us about every animal we have, WE KNOW our babies, and then come and meet them so they can back up what we've said.
If for any reason you can't keep your pup, we take them back and it states this in our contract, so its not just lip service. We do this so we know that our babies are safe and well looked after.
We have had phone calls in the middle of the night from people who have bought a baby from us for breeding, so please if you ever EVER need to ring us, even if its because you are worried about a minor thing, PLEASE don't hesitate, we do care.
If you think of anything else you would like from us, ask us. And finally please feel free to drop in anytime, good breeders have nothing to hide.
If you choose to have a puppy from us, you are asked to sign a contract stating that all of the above are acceptable. This is so we can guarantee that our puppies will be getting the life they deserve and so you can guarantee you will be getting the puppy you deserve.
Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding anything you may not understand or to check for puppy availability. call 01653 699108 or email harriet_arkle@hotmail.com
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