What does it really take to breed world-class Chihuahuas?Kristi Green of Knockout Chihuahuas reveals how she built one of the top families in the breed, from national winners to top-producing sires. She shares her journey through mentorship, health testing, breeding challenges, and what defines a true “Knockout” Chihuahua.👉 Watch now and learn from one of the most successful Chihuahua breeders in the country.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:31 Meet Kristi Green of Knockout Chihuahuas01:23 How Kristi got into Chihuahuas04:06 Early breeding challenges and goals04:55 Struggles finding mentors05:47 Meeting Darwin Delaney and key influences07:16 Lessons learned from mentors08:30 Building a family of her Chihuahuas10:01 Establishing foundation bitches and early successes11:24 Breeding strategies and line development12:15 Breeding philosophy: Linebreeding13:02 Specific breeding strategies14:25 Stud dog selection15:38 Focusing on virtues over faults16:20 Puppy selection and Knockout traits17:41 Defining the “Knockout Chihuahua”19:42 Notable dogs that shaped Knockout Chihuahuas30:09 Challenges of breeding toy dogs31:46 Health testing as a breeding tool33:39 Importance of National Specialties34:27 Today’s breeder challenges & shrinking gene pools35:29 Biggest challenges in Chihuahuas today36:18 Optimism for the breed’s future36:58 Breeding priorities for longevity and lines37:36 Kristi’s most meaningful accomplishments38:25 Breeders Kristi admires39:33 Advice to aspiring breeders40:19 Knockout legacy and long-term goals41:13 Where to learn more about Knockout Chihuahuas#BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShow #KristiGreen #Knockout #Chihuahuas #KnockoutChihuahuas

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