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Ask the breeder...
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Expect to be asked...
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How long have you been a Dachshund owner?
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Are you out at work all day?
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How long have you been breeding Dachshunds?
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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 your Dachshunds?
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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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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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