CHIHUAHUA PUPS USA — YOUR PUPPY-HOME CHECKLIST
A thoughtful beginning for a tiny new family member.

BEFORE YOU COMMIT
[ ] Ask for recent real photos or a video call.
[ ] Confirm the puppy's identity, birth date, health records and feeding routine.
[ ] Request any parent health-screening information.
[ ] Review the written price, reservation, cancellation and transport terms.
[ ] Confirm the puppy is old enough and ready to leave under applicable rules and veterinary guidance.

PREPARE YOUR HOME
[ ] A cozy bed or appropriately sized crate in a quiet space.
[ ] Puppy-safe play area, secure gates and covered small gaps.
[ ] Small food and water bowls; fresh water always available.
[ ] Complete, age-appropriate food recommended by your veterinarian.
[ ] Well-fitting harness, lightweight leash and safe transport carrier.
[ ] Puppy-safe chew toys and enrichment toys.
[ ] Grooming brush, nail tools and dog-safe toothpaste.
[ ] Remove accessible cords, medicines, toxic plants and unsafe foods.
[ ] Prevent high furniture jumps and supervise children and larger pets.

PLAN YOUR ROUTINE
[ ] Ask your veterinarian about frequent meals for a young toy-breed puppy.
[ ] Arrange regular toilet breaks, short positive training and rest.
[ ] Introduce new experiences gently; ask your vet about safe socialization.
[ ] Book a veterinary check, vaccines and parasite-prevention advice.
[ ] Save your local emergency veterinary clinic's number.

URGENT SIGNS
Difficulty breathing, severe weakness, collapse or seizures need urgent veterinary attention.
This is general educational guidance, not individualized medical advice.

Resources:
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/chihuahua/
https://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/chihuahua