My family and I reside in the Columbia, SC vicinity, conveniently located near interstates I-20 and I-77. I have three children, ages upper elementary to adult. Our chihuahuas are part of our daily lives, sharing our activities, outings, quiet times, and celebrations. All of my chis live inside my brick, two-story house, and each one enjoys being held, petted, and taken outdoors at least twice each day. As a result, my adult chis and their pups are happy, confident, and have wonderful temperaments. Our other pets include a collie, a cat, and a miniature horse. My grown daughter raises toy-size shelties. Since childhood, I have shared my home with pets and have rescued pets in need, so we often have one or two foster pets in our home who are in rehabilitation and awaiting new homes. I believe that selective breeding is important to our world in order to preserve and continue the best of our existing breeds and species. And I believe that anyone who breeds pets should do his part to help rescued pets.
Breeding standard
I selectively breed for these qualities in my Faerie Garden chihuahuas:
* sweet, devoted temperament
* domed head with dainty, refined muzzle
* large prick ears
* expressive round eyes
* glossy, low-maintenance coat, medium length on the body with longer hair cascading from ears & tail
* lithe, proportional bodies that are sturdy enough for everyday activities, walks, and agility
