Puppy Buyer Questions
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 breeder is likely to want to ask you. Disclaimer: We are not able to make any recommendations about any puppies, or their breeders, advertised on this site. We strongly recommend you only buy your puppy from breeders who are actively involved in breeding and showing quality dogs. Look for the BC (Breed Club member) note on the Puppy Register. |
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How long have you been a breed owner?
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Are you out at work all day?
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How long have you been breeding ?
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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 ?
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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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Have the parents or puppies been tested for known hereditary problems?
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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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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. |