Things To Know Before Buying A Dachshund Puppy For Sale

By John Smith


Almost everyone that you know right now have some kind of pet or another to keep them company and give them enjoyment. You have been thinking to get one for yourself as soon as you saw a dachshund puppy for sale sign earlier. You might be thinking that this is the puppy for you and want to buy it. Before you do however, it may be a good idea to read this article first.

Prepare to spend anywhere from two hundred dollars upwards to around one thousand dollars for a puppy. Prices differ because of differences in puppy ancestry, the reputation and reliability of the specific kennel selling, and also local and regional demand and supply conditions for the breed.

Specifically bred for hunting, the dachshund, or rather badger hound, came about in the seventeenth century in Europe. Its rather strange and sausage like body and short legs have a special purpose, in that they enable it to crawl into burrows and holes when chasing burrowing prey like rabbits, hares, possums and badgers. As it was originally a hunting dog, it is still classified as such in the dog registry world, which is that of a hunting hound.

Upon maturity it will weigh around sixteen to thirty two pounds. It will also achieve a height of eight to nine inches from the shoulder down when it does reach adulthood. Classified as a small dog, be aware that this dog will also be prone to small dog syndrome.

For small dogs it has been observed that they will exhibit behavior known as small dog syndrome. This is a set of behaviors that they perform to compensate for their small size. They can exhibit hyper behavior like jumping and barking and sometimes overtly aggressive behavior. This aggressive behavior is more amplified in the dachshund as it does have hunting hound genes. This breed has been known to bite strangers one of five times and also has been known to snap at their own masters. Given such behavior, they are known to be the second most aggressive canine in the world.

Regardless of exhibited aggressive natures, they on the other hand make good family pets and their playful natures make them good children. You do however have to keep an eye on them from time to time as they will be wary of strangers and other animals they are not familiar with. When getting this dog, you may have to get used to it barking and howling a lot.

This breed is also a breed that is known for its wanderlust. If it is given the opportunity to walk around and explore on its own in the outdoors, it will do so and probably never will come back. Is thus advised that you at least fence it in or leash it from time to time. If you lack a yard you can keep it inside on the condition that you make sure it gets plenty of exercise and has a balanced diet. This is because once this breed is indoors, it will start becoming prone to obesity.

In conclusion, the aforementioned items for consideration prior to your purchase and commitment should be more than helpful.. Should you wish you should also look at other factors such as important health issues and perhaps even grooming tips that you should know about. In becoming a responsible pet owner it will always pay to have as much information as possible.




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