Puppy Buyer
Questions
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Buying
a puppy is a major commitment, which both you and the breeder will want to
ensure is likely to be successful.
Here are some questions you might want to ask the breeder and which the
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Cone Rod Dystrophy (PRA)
in Miniature Longhaired Dachshunds -
read this
Cone Rod Dystrophy (PRA) in Miniature Smoothhaired Dachshunds - read this
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Ask the breeder...
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Expect to be asked...
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How long have you been a Dachshund owner?
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Are you out at work all day?
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How long have you been breeding Dachshunds?
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If you work part-time, how long will the dog be left alone?
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How many litters do you typically have each year?
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Have you had a Dachshund before?
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Which Breed Clubs do you belong to?
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What other dogs do you have, if any?
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Which Shows do you typically exhibit at?
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What other pets, if any, do you have?
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What successes have you had when showing your Dachshunds?
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If you have children, how old are they?
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What are the positive traits of this breed?
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Do you have a garden?
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What are the negative traits of this breed?
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Is your garden well-fenced?
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What health problems does the breed suffer?
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Do you live in a flat, or a house?
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What is their average life expectancy?
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Do you live in the town, or country?
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What endorsements, if any, do you put on the puppy's KC papers?
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Why do you want a Dachshund?
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What should we do if we ever need to re-home a dog we have bought from you?
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Do you intend to show your Dachshund?
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What written information on diet and rearing do you provide?
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Do you intend to breed from your Dachshund?
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What inoculations, if any, will the puppy have had when we get it?
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What insurance cover, if any, do you provide with the puppy?
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How many of these puppies will you be keeping yourself?
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Will you be showing any of this litter?
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How much grooming do they need?
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How much exercise do your dogs get and how much will my puppy need?
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Will I be able to choose my puppy from the litter?
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How many puppies in the litter are already spoken for?
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If I reserve a puppy now, is it guaranteed to be mine?
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The answers should give you a pretty good idea about the breeder's
motivations for having the puppies, the way they keep their own dogs
and the sort of after-sales service you are likely to get.
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