chihuahua

i have been researching and looking for a small chihuahua. i have
looked into getting a toy or a tea cup size dog. the question i have is
alot of people say those dogs are phoney that chihuahua's only come in
long or short coats and everything else is a hype to get you to pay WAY
MORE. well my question is does ANYONE know where i can get a dog at
adescent price. i mean $1000.00up is alot for any dog. i just want a
small chihuahua but geeez thats alot of money. i can spend up to $250.
it will have a great home my husband is a truck driver and i am a stay
at home wife so i would just like a companion. thanks in advance..