Factors To Consider Before Selecting A Dachshund Puppy For Sale

By Jennifer Graham


Buying a puppy is very fulfilling for dog lovers. If it is your first time to buy a dog, there are too many things you should learn first. However, if you have other dogs and you need another breed, you may have an idea of the buying process. Still and all, you still need to find out what type of animal you are about to buy, its characteristics, temperament and even its price. Also, you need to know where to find the best variety. If you have been thinking about buying a dachshund puppy for sale, below is a quick guide for the same.

The first thing is to decide whether you want a male or female dachshund pup. This will depend on your preference. There are people who love female dogs while others prefer male dogs. Therefore, decide on the gender you want so that you can start looking for this strain of a puppy. If gender does not matter to you, you can buy any of the pups.

Another critical factor is the coat color and well as the type of hair. There several options that range from long to short hair. There are smooth-haired animals that can be found in tan and black, red, dapple and chocolate. Long-haired puppies are available in silver dapple, chocolate, red and black and tan. Wire-haired animals are usually available in dapple, tan, red and brindle.

Another crucial thing to consider is the health of the animal. Make sure you have researched about the general health of this breed. Usually, this breed of dogs tends to suffer very few health issues. If they are fed well and given a balanced diet plus given regular exercise, they can live for a long time without critical health issues. They can live up to twelve years.

The temperament of the dog is also an important thing to think about. To know what to expect, read about the temperament on the web in advance. Generally, this is a bold animal that is lively, courageous, faithful/loyal, versatile and outgoing. The pup can, however, becomes intimidated in the presence of larger animals. To help them avoid feeling intimidated, it is advisable to train them to be social since their young age.

Before you buy this animal, you should check your pocket first. This is imperative because you can be very disappointed to find out that you lack enough money to buy the dog. Thus, when you start doing your research, make sure you have enough funds to purchase this breed.

Also, make sure you have found a breeder that is genuine and competent. These professionals are mushrooming every day. Nonetheless, you should be cautious not to fall into a trap. Do your research well so that you can find a professional from whom you will buy a healthy animal.

After buying the animal, you should ask the breeder to provide you with all the vital documents. These documents include a receipt to show that the sale has taken place, a written vaccination and feeding guide, health forms and the pedigree certificate among other certifications that you need.




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