| Deposit & Payment Policy I require a deposit amount of $200 to be made on puppies $1,000 or less, and a deposit of $300 on puppies over $1,000. Please do try very hard to be sure you want the puppy you are putting a deposit on, before you speak for that particular puppy, because deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable, unless something happens to the puppy in my care. The deposit for the puppy you have chosen can be made thru Paypal, Moneygram(Wal-mart's) or Western Union. I no longer hold puppies for deposits through the postal service, as too many people have just not come through. I will not hold a puppy without having a deposit on it, unless I have specifically agreed to do that for you, so please don't just assume that your puppy of choice is being held for you, while you are trying to make up your mind. I expect the balance to be paid on the puppy you have chosen before the puppy is 8 weeks of age, unless we have agreed otherwise. If full payment for your puppy is not received by the time he or she is 8 weeks old, and you have not conversed with me or worked something else out with me, then the puppy that you have placed a deposit on will be placed back up for sale. I will send you a reminder that the full payment for your puppy is due & payable at around 8 weeks of age, though. The balance for your puppy can be sent thru Paypal (ADD 3% TO TOTAL BEING SENT), bank wire transfer, Western Union, Moneygram, or you can pay the balance first class mail (cashier's check or money order). Shipping Please understand that to my knowledge Continental Airlines is the only airlines that doesn't have temperature embargos due to high or low temperatures, and since I do not have Continental at my nearest airport(still over an hour away), I normally ship with other airlines, if at all possible. It can take 1-2 weeks to get everything arranged for shipping, so please try to be patient with me in getting shipping for your new baby arranged. I do not ship teeny tinies until they are ready to make the trip safely, which can be 12 weeks of age, or more. Shipping cost $275-$300, depending on the size of the animal shipping, and airline that I am using. Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar. This is a condition that can affect any tiny breed, but especially the tiniest of the breed. Chihuahuas can become hypoglycemic from stress, playing too hard, not eating enough, different types of parasites, etc. If your chi baby has any signs of stumbling, lethargia, loose stool, or vomiting, you should contact your vet immedietly, along with getting some sort of sugar down them asap (nutri-cal, honey, karo syrup, or even sugar water). It is VERY important to keep the sugar levels of your chi baby up. I highly recommend giving your little one Nutri-Cal 2-3 times daily for at least a week upon their arrival to their new home, even if he/she doesn't seem that stressed at all. It is not uncommon for tiny chis to be picky about what they eat, so if he or she isn't eating, then you will be responsible for keeping their sugar levels normal, and finding a food that he or she likes, meeting their nutritional needs, and sticking to it. Changing their diets all at once can just make things that much worse. Also, please refrain from taking your baby everywhere with you on his/her first few days home, perhaps even first few weeks, depending on their sensitivity and size. They are not used to this kind of excitement or environment, and it can lead to high stress, which in turn can cause hypoglycemia or other stress ailments. Also, It is best to allow your new baby to sleep as much as they want to, and get settled in really good, before you expose them to too many exciting and new situations. Some will adapt more quickly then others, and this is just a part of their personality and adaptability abilities. If you have any other questions, then please don't be afraid to ask, as I would rather answer questions that seem dumb to you or silly to you, then to have something happen to your baby because you were afraid to ask questions. As the old saying goes an ounce of prevention is usually worth a pound of the treatment, or cure. Thanks again for taking the time to read our information page, and your interest in learning about the chihuahua breed. Every breed is unique in their own way, and this breed is no exception to that rule. |
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