We are 3 professional hobby Breeders/Exhibitors Proud Members of the "Canadian Kennel Club"(CKC) We all have been involved with pure bred dogs for over 22 years. These Were; Pekingese, American Cocker spaniel and The Pomeranian, While I/we still love these breeds as well as others We were captivated by the Chihuahua after years of misunderstanding the breed. Like many people we thought of the Chihuahua as yappy, snarling, cranky, little ankle biters. I met a Chihuahua breeder at a dog show a few years ago. I was instantly smitten. How I had misunderstood the breed!! They are the most loving, happy, affectionate, intelligent breed I have ever encountered! They are happy, bouncing, Joyful, deeply loving As in the case of any breed, if the breeder breeds dogs with good temperament the puppies tend to have good temperaments. When I brought our first one home my husband was reluctant. But, it only took a few days for her to win him over. Now he is obsessed with her lol. I have done a lot of research on this breed, read many books and have been mentored by other breeders who show their Chihuahuas with 10,20,30 years of experience with the Chihuahua. Their help and advice has been so valuable when it came to selecting our dogs. I have recently taken classes for confirmation judging so I know what I am looking for. Starting this fall I will be taking handling classes so we can do our own handling when we can. Hiring a handler can be quite costly. We may even offer handling services in the future. Our dogs come from Canadian and American lines heavy with Champions going back as far as 5 generations We only breed Chihuahuas exclusively. I honestly feel that if you are truly devoted to perfecting the breed it takes 100% commitment to it. Also with Chihuahuas coming in 2 official Types; Chihuahua Long Coat. Or Chihuahua Short coat. It's almost like having 2 different breeds to work on bringing out the best of the best of both worlds. Admittedly we are more focused at this time on the Long Coat and double Long Coat. However we still produce excellent show quality short coats. Our purpose for breeding (other than our love of the breed, and the pleasure of having cute little puppies around) is to produce champions for ourselves not to meet public demand. That being said we produce about 5 or 6 litters per year. Not all make the cut for show quality but to the untrained eye you can hardly tell the difference sometimes it is just a tooth out of alignment or an imperfect bite. That makes virtually no difference in their over all appearance. These will be offered for sale. Sometimes a female is perfect Show quality but too small for breeding will be offered after we show her and finish her championship. She will then be spayed and available ( You can not show them if they are spayed or neutered ) Occasionally we do offer Show Quality and or breeding quality to very select customers but there is a certain criteria that must be met for us to approve you. When we do offer show quality it will be on the condition the dog will be shown We have chosen to breed Chihuahuas for the pure love of the breed. From the absolutely comical, saucy, very clever, almost romantic Beauty of their appearance, Their ears sprung up so erect so as to not miss a trick. Their illustrious eyes so wide and alert you can see right down into their soul. To their high energy spunk. The joy of Watching them run and play. They run so fast that those tiny feet don't even seem to touch the floor. It is enough to make you giggle. The absolute Joy, companionship and profound Loyalty they bring us each and every day. For those quiet moments cuddled up in our arms, it seems all is right with the world. Then suddenly they pop up, grab you face with their little paws, and smother you with kisses. Need I say more? |
About Us
| We do not breed our dogs just to make dozens of pets. We plan our litters carefully and pair the 2 we believe will best compliment each other. Our aim is always a show Quality pup. Temperament is extremely important to us. It is every bit as important to us to produce puppies that will grow up into lovable, good natured, adults as it is to produce puppies that are healthy and esthetically correct We strongly believe all dogs, Show, Pet, Breeders, deserve to be loved and treated as though were the only dog in the world! No matter how well intentioned, or how hard one can work if you have too many you can not possibly be giving them each of them the love, time, and affection they so need and deserve. Furthermore every dog has the right to prompt medical treatment and preventative treatment ie Annual exam, Total wellness blood work (done annually, Females have this done just prior to breeding to insure they are in optimal health and fit for pregnancy) Vaccines, screening for genetic defects, regular fecal exam and Once a month Parasite prevention (Advantage Multi or revolution) as well as emergency care if the need should arise. We do believe in the use "pillow bottom" cages (not wire bottom) for there safety when they are not being supervised. Some enjoy it as their bed. Otherwise, our dogs have the full run of our houses. Our Females have a maximum of 3 to 4 litters during their breeding years after which they are spayed and retired. We never subject any female to repeated Cesarean Sections. If at anytime Cesarean section is required that female is spayed at the same time. We do not breed females under 4 lbs We Screen our potential buyers carefully be prepared we will have as many questions for you as you should have for us. We do not give breeding rights to Females under 4 lbs When and if we give breeding rights it will be upon approval upon reaching 4 weeks of age, our puppies are moved to the main living area of our homes to maximize human interaction as well as play with our other dogs for optimum socialization and development We do not sell to pet stores, brokers, puppy mills, or back yard breeders. |
Shasta Valley Chihuahuas
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Our Statement of Ethics
Treatment and Training of our dogs
| First and Foremost I am a strong believer in the Teachings of Ceaser Millan (The Dog Whisperer) I am my dog's Pack leader. Many people make the mistake of thinking the Chihuahua is so tiny, cute and vulnerable, that they fail to teach their dogs discipline. They need discipline and boundaries as much as a Rotty or a German Shepard. You do not do the Chihuahua any favours by being softy in fact you will create the very thing people hate about Chihuahuas. A lot of the reason for a yappy, snappy, cranky Chihuahua, is a lack of leadership and discipline. It is humans alone that have given the Chihuahua a bad reputation! When the tiny little chihuahua rules the roost they become dominant, aggressive, possessive, cranky and will even bite. They also feel, as the pack leader it their job to protect their pack that means You, your family and your home! Too much responsibility for such a little dog making them fearful snappy and yappy. Our Dogs Know I am in Control at all times and that I will protect them and our home. They are so easy to correct! I never ever hit or spank my dogs!! I think that should go without saying! However, some people still do it. I use a calm assertive energy approach. I don't allow them to be fearful I correct that behaviour. My dogs are much happier calmer knowing they don't have to be the pack leader. There is no rivalry or jockeying for position because I am the leader. Because of discipline and boundaries, I am able to allow my dogs the full run of the house. However, there are designated areas they are not allowed such as out Kitchen and dinning area. They are Pee pad trained but in the warmer months they go outside when possible. They have a huge run on our farm that is equipped with a chicken wire roof to protect them from predator birds ( that will actually take a chihuahua). Even though I have taken all precautions to keep them safe out doors, I still never allow them outside without supervision. At night some sleep with me and Some sleep with other members of the family, and some sleep in pillow bottom cages. When I leave them (Which is almost never) I divide them up in separate rooms and again some in cages for their own safety and security. It is OK to love and value your Chihuahua as much as a human but please do not make the mistake of turning your Chihuahua who is a canine, into a human. This is unnatural. Your dog is only capable of thinking as a canine not as a human. It is us that need to think like a canine in order to establish rules and boundaries for a happy healthy highly socialized loving Chihuahua. |