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When making the decision to breed Chihuahuas take great care and consideration for the health and future well being of the babies that will be delivered. Nearly all of the disorders listed below are inherited. Take a "test drive" at Virtual Breeding and deliver your own online litter.

Thoughts For the Dog Breeder An outstanding essay for both the novice and the long time show breeder.

A Play On Words by Myrle Hale. Good thoughts to keep in mind when reading a breed standard.

Chihuahua Coat Color Genetics Written by Caroline Coile, PhD

Pet Education is an excellent source of on line articles on canine health by Fosters & Smith, Inc.

Articles of particular importance to Chihuahuas:

Brucellosis 

Cleft Palate

Cryptorchidism 

Glaucoma

Hereditary Deafness

Hydrocelphalus

Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Pulmonary Stenosis

Puppy Hypoglycemia

Legg-Perthes

Luxating Patella

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

 

You'll also want to study the Breed Standard to be sure you are breeding Chihuahuas according to the official "blue prints". 

Additional thought provoking essays on breeding, buying and selling dogs. Below you will find links to those pages.

Do NOTS of Chihuahua Buying

Seven Foundations of a Successful Dog Breeder

Statements from The Chihuahua Club of America regarding moleras in Chihuahuas and the use of "Teacup" to describe Chihuahuas.  The Chihuahua Club of America is a Member Club of the American Kennel Club.

Vaccination Protocol

Virtual Breeding Try your hand at breeding an online litter.