What should you look out when buying a dachaund puppie ? ?

Question

I'm buying a dachshund puppie, a male black and tan, mini smooth haired type, what should i look out for in terms of health, body shape etc any tell tale signs to make sure he is ok

Answer 1

just make sure it says AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER on its papers and youll be fine

Answer 2

You should rescue one.  And if for some reason you absolutely cannot give a homeless pup a home, go here:

http://www.dachshund-dca.org/kennelads.h...

And talk to several of the breeders on that list.

Answer 3

Pay attention to the breeder you're buying it from.  Go visit the puppies and the parents.  And also the environment he lives in.  Use your instinct.  Look at the health guarantee.  If you're getting the pup at 8 weeks old and he hasn't had vet visit then it's a bad sign.  

And I hope you're not buying from a pet store!!

Answer 4

Make sure you see the pup with his mother, having the father there as well isn't necessarily a good sign - the breeder may have mated the 2 dogs purely for convenience rather than to get the best pups.

If you are buying from a reputable breeder, they will be happy to answer any & every question you ask & will ask you more about yourself (good breeders want to make sure their pups are going to the right home).

If your pup isn't Kennel Club Registered, there's probably a really bad reason for that:

The Mum was too young for her pups to be registered

The Mum was too old for her pups to be registered

The Mum has already had too many litters for her pups to be registered

The parents are not registered - they may not be purebred or couldn't be registered for the above reasons.

Take you pup to your own vet within a few days of getting it home to check that everything is OK & where it should be!

Answer 5

The dachshund puppy shouldnt look too thin. It also shouldnt look pot bellied ( signs of worms). They are usually very playful and full of energy. Some of them might be more shy then others. they should come up to you and want to play or want a belly rub. The bottom ribs may stick outward a little bit. My vet said all dachshunds are like that. Make sure there are no fleas. If the puppy hasnt already had its shots make sure you take it to the vet to get them. they are very important. Have fun with your new puppy. Dachshunds are the best

Answer 6

Always buy from a breeder who does FULL HEALTH TESTING on this breed as it is known for having bad health if breed wrongly!!!

Other health problems include hereditary epilepsy, granulomatous meningoencephalitis, dental issues, Cushings disease, thyroid problems, various allergies and atopies, and various eye conditions (cataracts, glaucoma, progressive retinal atrophy, corneal ulcers, nonucerative corneal disease, sudden acquired retinal degeneration, cherry eye, etc.). It is important to buy from breeders who can guarantee that their stock are free from these genetic problems and whose dogs have been certified for eyes (esp in miniatures).

It is important to follow a good dental health regime, including an annual cleaning if possible.

Size  small dog breeds

Feeding   Moderate Feeding Dog breeds

Coat care   Moderate Grooming

Activeness   Moderately Inactive Dog Breeds

How friendly is this dog?   Moderately Sociable Dog Breeds

Watch dog   Good Watch Dog

Training   Moderately difficult to train dogs breeds

First used for Flushing badgers

Country of origins Germany

Year of origin 1900s

Colors All colors, with evenly marked dapples

Height (min) 5 inches (13 cm)

Height (max) 9 inches (23 cm)

Weight (min) 9 lbs (4 kg)

Weight (max) 10 lbs (5 kg)

Life expectancy (min) 12 years

Life expectancy (max) 15 years

Answer 7

First off, "puppie" is spelled puppy!

now, getting that out of the way. just make sure he looks healthy, make sure you can only feel his bones, not see them. Make sure you take him to the vet after you get him, unless the breeder/shelter, you got him from already did all his shots!

Good Luck with the new addition.

Answer 8

oh, your in for a ride of your life.  I have two daschund puppies right now.  They are the hardest dogs to potty train, I am having a hard time with them.  :They have ripped up my carpet in the LR, gone poo and pee when and where ever they want.  I take them out for an hour, or so, and they come right back in the house and do their business.  I guess I'm not answering your question, I just wanted to make sure you know what your getting into.  [e-mail].  after you get your put, email me and we can exchange horror stories, you'll have them, I promise.

Randy

Answer 9

The biggest thing to ask about with a dachshund puppy is history of back issues.  I owned one who, at age three, ruptured a disc in his back and had to be put down.  It was heart-breaking.  

A reputable breeder will not sell you a dog that has back issues in its bloodline.  

Answer 10

If you get you puppy from a responsible breeder or from an actual dachshund rescue organization, you will be sure that you are getting a healthy puppy who has had the proper health checks, shots, worming, etc.  Check with Dachshund Club of America web site for recognized dachshund rescue groups in your area.  Avoid puppy producers who just breed their dogs constantly and do no health checks for genetic problems.  While the initial cost of the puppy might be a small amount less, you will end up paying more over the life of the puppy because these checks were not done.

Getting a puppy or a young dog through a rescue organization is also a very good idea since the pup will already have had all of its shots, will most likely have already been spayed/neutered, might be housebroken and have some obedience commands, and will come with a foster parent's story on the dog's personality.

Answer 11

I would look for four legs and a tail!!