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 Intro
00:31 Meet Kristi Green of Knockout Chihuahuas
01:23 How Kristi got into Chihuahuas
04:06 Early breeding challenges and goals
04:55 Struggles finding mentors
05:47 Meeting Darwin Delaney and key influences
07:16 Lessons learned from mentors
08:30 Building a family of her Chihuahuas
10:01 Establishing foundation bitches and early successes
11:24 Breeding strategies and line development
12:15 Breeding philosophy: Linebreeding
13:02 Specific breeding strategies
14:25 Stud dog selection
15:38 Focusing on virtues over faults
16:20 Puppy selection and Knockout traits
17:41 Defining the “Knockout Chihuahua”
19:42 Notable dogs that shaped Knockout Chihuahuas
30:09 Challenges of breeding toy dogs
31:46 Health testing as a breeding tool
33:39 Importance of National Specialties
34:27 Today’s breeder challenges & shrinking gene pools
35:29 Biggest challenges in Chihuahuas today
36:18 Optimism for the breed’s future
36:58 Breeding priorities for longevity and lines
37:36 Kristi’s most meaningful accomplishments
38:25 Breeders Kristi admires
39:33 Advice to aspiring breeders
40:19 Knockout legacy and long-term goals
41:13 Where to learn more about Knockout Chihuahuas
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