Things To Consider Before Buying Dachshunds For Sale
by Elizabeth Brooks
You are on this article right now because currently you are in the market on a search for a new companion or pet, or even a replacement one. Earlier you noticed a <a href="http://www.downhomedachshunds.com/">dachshunds for sale</a> sign and you are thinking perhaps of getting this specific breed as your new companion. Before you do go out and make a commitment, do take the time to finish the article first.
Buying this specific breed will set you back anywhere from two hundred dollars to as much as one thousand dollars. This will all depend of course on the reputation of the kennel that you will buy it from and if the dog has champion bloodlines or not. Regional differences in terms of demand and supply will also account for variations in prices.
This dog was bred in seventeenth century Europe and was primarily used for hunting burrowing animals like possums, badgers, rabbits and hares. It is very adept at catching these animals for its slim and sausage like body and small legs allow it to follow its prey down the burrows and holes. Due to this specific job function, many international dog registers classify this dog as a hunting hound. In fact the word dachshund actually means badger hound when translated.
The dachshund is definitely a small dog, and a maturity will stand at around 16 to 32 pounds when it reaches adulthood and will have a lifespan of around twelve to fifteen years. As it is a small breed, it will be a bit more prone to small dog syndrome.
Small dog syndrome is more pronounced in the dachshund due to its hunting hound ancestry. This syndrome basically makes the dog overcompensate for its size by acting more aggressive and such, and with this specific dog, they have been known to bite strangers one out of five times and have been recorded as even occasional snapping at their masters and owners.
Regardless of the fact that they may be overly aggressive at times, many owners of this breed do attest to their being good with children and generally good as family pets. They will however maintain issues with strangers and also other animals so you should keep a lookout regarding this. Prepare also by not being too harsh with them as they hold a grudge due to their very sensitive natures. Barking and howling are the mainstays of this particular dog so you should get used to it.
This breed, being basically made for outdoor activities in the past is one that has a tendency to have extreme wanderlust. This basically means that when given the opportunity to wander off on its own to explore, it will do so and there will be a great possibility that it will not return. Thus it is a good idea to have it leashed or fenced in, and most people will prefer to keep them indoors. The problem however of keeping them indoors for long periods of time is that they will easily get obese. Thus it is important that you have a good balance of exercise and proper nutrition for it.
In sum this article has shown some important considerations you need to mull over when taking on this breed as a possible pet. It may be a good idea also to do additional researches as regards overall health and expected complications as well as grooming concerns. In this way you will arrive at a more informed decision.
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