Generally, when you are looking to purchase at new puppy you would look at site such as this one.  An established breeding and supply website to find a respected and knowledgeable breeder.   This site offers puppy ads of puppies available right now or you can find a breeder, and perhaps be put on a waiting list.  There are other common ways of finding new purebred puppies, but these would the normal ways.

But what if you’re in a hurry?  You find for whatever reason you need to sell off your puppies quick.  Let’s set aside the fact that you really shouldn’t be breeding animals of any sort unless you have the money, time and ability to take care of them.  Perhaps you would advertise in your local newspaper or approach the local pet shop.  My husband came across a very unique way someone was trying to sell their Chihuahua puppies, at a truck stop.

He was heading north driving through Raleigh, NC, several months ago.  As truckers will normally do, he and a buddy of his were conversing over the CB radio.  He was, of course, also paying attention to other conversations taking place within the area.  One particular conversation caught his attention.

Someone from a nearby truck stop was selling off four Chihuahua puppies for $100.00.  His buddy spoke up on the radio to see if perhaps he had misheard.  They had heard a lot of crazy stuff taking place over the CB radio, including the sale of assorted goods and services but the sale of Chihuahua puppies was pretty unique.  Upon verifying that he indeed did hear correctly, my husband’s friend found out the location of the truck stop this person was at and agreed to be there in 15 minutes.

They pulled their tractor trailers into the truck stop and located the vehicle the person said they would be waiting in. The man came out to greet them, then opened the back of his van to show a box which contained four little eight week old Chihuahua puppies, tails wagging happily.

The looked healthy and very happy.  The man explained that he was in a bind and the puppies had to go right away.  Despite the odd circumstances they felt it would be a better idea to take the puppies and find them good homes then to leave them with the strange man, in his van, at the truck stop.

The puppies were able to spend 10 fun filled days as truck driver dogs, until he finally made it home.  Once home he took them to the vet, had them fully examined and then proceeded to find homes for three of the four puppies.  The fawn pup he found he simply couldn’t part with, it had become very fond of truck life.  It simply goes to show that you never know what you’ll come across when you live a life on the road.

Celebrities have found a new fashion accessory, that being the cute, tiny and portable Chihuahua. Paris Hilton is known for her Chihuahua “Tinkerbelle” toted around in a designer bag.  It’s almost as common to see her with her pup by her side as it is to see her without.  Paris isn’t the only one that has taken a Chihuahua or other breed of small dog like the teacup Yorkie and added it to their wardrobe.  Madonna and Hilary Duff, among others, have also made appearances on television or attended photo-shoots with their pint sized sidekicks.  Reese Witherspoon’s character in “Legally Blond” never went anywhere without “Bruiser.”

While celebrities seem to have no problems being able to take their little friends with them wherever they go, for regular people this may not be the best fashion accessory for you.  Restaurants by law cannot allow animals in their restaurants; this includes your little furry friend.  Even if you can get past the little legal issues associated with having a dog in a restaurant there are other patrons to consider, many with dog allergies.  They might not find dining next to your cute pup as appealing.  Shopping will also be off limits for most places since they almost all have no pet policies.  Just because you have your dog in your purse doesn’t mean it can have access to non-pet establishment.

Chihuahua’s may be cute and perhaps they love shopping marathons but if you consider for a moment taking them around with you in a puppy tote may not be what’s best for you or your little friend.  If you are considering buying a Chihuahua make sure you are purchasing the dog for all the right reasons and not just because it’s the new trend currently.  They may be small and cute, but like any other dog, they are a huge responsibility.  Unlike that new pair of boots that can be thrown out at the end of the season when they’re no longer fashionable a Chihuahua is going to be with you for roughly 10 years.  Aside from the decade you will be spending with your Chihuahua there is also numerous bills and responsibilities associated with pet ownership.  Take a moment to consider why you are buying a Chihuahua before making that leap and becoming a proud new owner.