About this episode
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 #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShow #KristiGreen #Knockout #Chihuahuas #KnockoutChihuahuas