If you are at the point that you
are considering locating a Dachshund breeder to find a pup, congratulations! You
have undoubtedly worked through plenty of research and education already to determine
that a Dachshund is the right breed for you. Now you are ready to begin the search
– not just for any dog, but for the right dog for your family. A Dachshund breeder
is a good place to start, particularly if you are interested in raising your dog
from a puppy. But where do you find a good breeder?
Finding a Dachshund
Breeder
The best way to begin your search for a Dachshund breeder is through
word-of-mouth recommendations from people you know that own a doxie. Friends,
relatives, even the neighbor that walks his pup by your house every morning can
be good resources to use in finding your Dachshund breeder. If you don’t know
anyone who has had experience with this particular breed, your veterinarian can
also be a good source of information about breeders in the area.
If you
can’t find anyone to use as a reference to a Dachshund breeder, your next step
will be to check the internet, the yellow pages or a breed club for listings of
Dachshund breeders in your area. There is absolutely nothing wrong with using
this approach to find a breeder as long as you do your homework about each one
before making your final selection. Later in this site, you will learn about questions
to ask prospective Dachshund breeders as well as checklists for inspecting the
breeder’s home and dogs. These steps will give you peace of mind that you are
getting your family pet from an expert in the breed who is reputable and responsible.
Don’t
Go There!
One place that you should be very wary of is the local pet shop
or dog supplier. As opposed to a Dachshund breeder who breeds dogs because he
has a sincere interest in and love of the breed, pet stores and suppliers are
generally most interested in the bottom line profit they stand to make on their
pets. Often the pets that end up for sale in these locations are unhealthy and
have not been cared for responsibly. The rule of thumb for shopping at these places
is “Buyer beware!”
On the other hand, a reputable Dachshund breeder will
be just as concerned with the quality of the home that he is placing his puppy
in as he is about getting his puppy into a home. Breeders will generally ask you
as many questions about your home and ability to raise this dog as you will ask
about the dog’s health and care. A good Dachshund breeder will supply you with
comprehensive medical records on the pup you purchase as well as registration
forms and care and feeding instructions.
Finding a Dachshund breeder is
a big job, but it is far from impossible as long as you are determined to locate
the right dog for your family. Once you are armed with information about a few
Dachshund breeders in your area, you can begin the process of finding
a quality Dachshund breeder to get your new little pup from.
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