A dachshund puppy, will make an excellent addition to any loving home, with adults and older children. If you haven’t already bought your dachshund pup, then please read the following to ensure you avoid a lot of heartache later on:
Please buy from a reputable breeder where you are allowed to see both parents first. If you buy your dachshund puppy from a store without seeing its parents, it will almost certainly have come from a puppy mill. These are places that keep the mothers locked up in tiny cages their whole lives. They have no regard for the animal’s health or welfare. They operate solely for profit.
You would of course care for the welfare of your new dachshund puppy, but it could also cost you a lot of money in vets bills later on, so I urge you NOT to buy from pet stores.
If the seller tells you they have been ‘USDA inspected’, it doesn’t mean a thing. The USDA establishes minimum-care standards only.
A good breeder will be an active member of a local breed club, and possibly even show their dogs professionally. They will also ask about your suitability as an owner before asking for your money, so make sure the breeder puts the puppy first over profit.
Please buy from a reputable breeder where you are allowed to see both parents first. If you buy your dachshund puppy from a store without seeing its parents, it will almost certainly have come from a puppy mill. These are places that keep the mothers locked up in tiny cages their whole lives. They have no regard for the animal’s health or welfare. They operate solely for profit.
You would of course care for the welfare of your new dachshund puppy, but it could also cost you a lot of money in vets bills later on, so I urge you NOT to buy from pet stores.
If the seller tells you they have been ‘USDA inspected’, it doesn’t mean a thing. The USDA establishes minimum-care standards only.
A good breeder will be an active member of a local breed club, and possibly even show their dogs professionally. They will also ask about your suitability as an owner before asking for your money, so make sure the breeder puts the puppy first over profit.
Don’t pick the cute, shy puppy, pick the happy, friendly one. Temperament is very important, and is often indicative of health. And get your chosen puppy checked over by a vet before the purchase. The reaction of the breeder to this request should be a telling one!
If you follow these simple guidelines, there’s no reason why you and your new dachshund puppy can’t have a happy life together.
Let me know of any other important points I've forgotten!
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