This breeder was selling dachshunds for $800. It’s no wonder Emily was so submissive and intimidated when we got her! Apparently they were keeping five or six dogs per crate, and stacking crates on top of each other. When we went to look at Emily, they wouldn’t let us out back to see the dogs and now I know why. Later we learned from news articles that the breeder was running a puppy mill. We bought our dachshund Emily from a different breeder. We paid $250 for her from a family, and we met all of Cocoa’s dachshund relatives that still lived on the farm. She was healthy and active, and her temperament is still brave and curious to this day.
DOXIE BREED FREE
Our dachshund Cocoa was born on a farm in Georgia and was allowed to run free before we got her. Our experience with two breeders was totally different. You need to determine which is the best option for you. Since then my allergies have improved and we’ve also adopted a spaniel mix from a rescue agency. We bought both of our dachshunds from breeders because I have allergies to some dogs and wanted to be sure I wouldn’t have to give them away due to an allergic reaction. But sometimes breeders are running “puppy mills” and the dogs are treated cruelly. Many of them care for their dogs and want them to find good homes. You have to do careful research before you purchase from a breeder. In general people say you shouldn’t buy puppies from a pet store. They often place ads for upcoming litters on their websites or on websites like Craig’s List.
Prices usually range from around $300 to $1,200 each. There are many dachshund breeders selling puppies. I've outlined what to look for in either case below. And mostly when they adopt it's an adult. But most of the time when people buy a weiner dog, it's a puppy. You can buy or adopt a dachshund puppy or an adult. You should only get a dachshund from responsible breeders and rescue organizations, which you can research in advance on the Internet.When you hold them, you need to give support to their backs with your hand.So you need to keep an eye on them and place them on the ground. But they can also develop herniated or slipped disks because of jumping down. Dachshunds love to jump on high things.To keep your doxie healthy you’ll need to monitor his food intake carefully and take him on daily walks. Dachshunds are prone to becoming overweight.When they’re puppies especially, they’ll chew up your shoes, book covers, and other objects.They show it by barking and sometimes by lunging at other dogs. It takes a lot of patience, and will include a lot of laughter. Vets and trainer recommend crating them on a schedule to solve this. They’re stubborn and notoriously hard to housebreak.
They often bond most with one person and can become clingy, in a cute way.
They’re considered clever, intelligent, and mischievous.They have a loud, deep bark that people will assume is coming from a large dog.They were bred to dig and they will dig holes in your yard if you let them.There are three varieties of dachshund fur: smooth or shorthaired longhaired and wire-haired.The average litter size is 4 to 8 puppies.Their average life span is 12 to 15 years.Their height is measured from the shoulder to the ground.Their average weight is under 11 pounds (toy dachshunds and miniature dachshunds), 11 to 16 pounds (tweenies), and 16 to 32 pounds (standard dachshunds).There are four sizes: toy dachshund (smallest), miniature dachshund, tweenie, and standard dachshund.Pronunciation of the word “dachshund” is DAK-sund and not “dash hound.”.Common nicknames are: doxies, dachsies, sausage dogs, wiener dogs, and hot dogs.They’re known for their short legs and long bodies.Dachshunds are in the hound dog breed group.
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