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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