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Before Buying That Dachshund Puppy For Sale

By John Smith


Everyone you know in your life has a pet and you are thinking perhaps that you want one too. You saw a dachshund puppy for sale sign earlier and you are thinking that this might be the right dog for you at this time. Before you do go out and buy that dog however, do read on more about this particular breed before making a commitment.

When you have somewhat decided on a budget for your puppy purchase, allocate anywhere from two hundred to one thousand dollars for it. This is because the price range is determined by overall local and regional supply and demand conditions, the bloodline of the puppy and also overall prestige and reputation of the specific kennel it will come from.

This dog came about in the seventeenth century in Europe when a hunting hound or dog was needed for small burrowing prey. The dachshund, which is literally called the badger hound, has a sausage like body that enables it to wriggle down holes and burrows where hares, rabbits, possums and badgers run to in order to hide. As it Is originally a hunting hound, it is still classified as such in international canine registers.

Definitely a small dog, the breed at maturity will have a weight of anywhere from sixteen to thirty two pounds and stand at most eight to nine inches from ground to shoulder. It is a dog that may be more likely prone to small dog syndrome, and will exhibit this tremendously.

Small dogs are known to make up or compensate for their small statures by developing or adopting a behavior set called small dog syndrome. This behavior is characterized by overly hyper activity and a bit of aggressiveness also. In the dachshund, the aggressiveness is more pronounced and this is probably due to their having hunting hound genes. They have been known to bite strangers one of five times and do snap at their owners from time to time. They are the second most aggressive dog on the planet next to the Chihuahua.

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, this article has hopefully given you enough information to make you mull over your final step towards a purchase and a lasting commitment. Should you feel that this article is still somewhat lacking, then feel free to do additional research on other key issues like grooming and health complications for example.




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