Small Breed Puppies Tips

Dachshund Puppies for Sale

If you like mischief packaged in a long body with short legs and big, brown eyes, then you may want to start looking for Dachshund puppies for sale. While most people probably picture a smooth coated brown dog when they think of the Dachshund, these dogs come in different colors and have long, smooth, or wire haired coats. You can also choose to buy a mini or regular sized Dachshund.

• Be sure you find out if the litter you are looking at has a family history of back problems. With their long backs and short legs, these dogs have a tendency to develop issues with their spines. While it is considered to be a hereditary problem, you can lessen the risk of spinal injuries by not overfeeding your Doxie and making sure no one drops it or carries it in a way that places strain on the spine.
• Other problems to ask about are bad knees, eye problems and epilepsy. Some Doxie colors are more prone to eye problems, including blindness, than others.
• Think about your lifestyle. Doxies are active, energetic little dogs and were bred to hunt. If you are a couch potato or work long hours, your dog may find ways to entertain itself that will not meet with your approval.

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Havanese Puppies for Sale

You've decided to skip the cruise this year and buy a puppy instead. You fell in love with the Havanese, a cousin of the Bichon Frise, and once you saw that these dogs usually cost more than $2000, you decided to skip Christmas, too. Now, you are all ready to start looking for Havanese puppies for sale, but you can't find any local breeders. You've found a few puppies through puppyfind.com, but are a bit nervous about shipping a puppy that costs this much. To make sure you protect yourself from unethical breeders, you should take a few steps.

• When you are buying an expensive puppy, like the Havanese, it is a good idea to use an Escrow service. This service protects you and the seller, so an ethical seller will not object to using one.

• Ask about testing the parents have had for genetic problems. Some breeders respond by saying Havanese dogs do not need to be tested, because they have no problems. Walk away from the deal and look for a breeder who cares for the breed instead of someone who is obviously out to cash in on the breed's popularity and high price tag.

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Pug Puppies for Sale - Achoo

Their comically smooshed in faces, poppy eyes and sweet nature combine to make Pugs a favorite with many dog lovers. If you fell in love with the Pug, you probably aren't interested in hearing about any drawbacks to this wonderfully laid back breed. However, there are a few things to consider before you start shopping for Pug puppies for sale.

Quite simply, the Pug is terrible for people with allergies. People who can tolerate most other dogs may be much more allergic to a Pug and people with more severe allergies may get Asthma attacks around this breed.

The only other major drawback is that some Pugs are a bit high strung and hyper because of too much inbreeding. Meeting the parents can really help you weed out these Pugs.

If you can handle the drawbacks of the breed and you make sure the puppy has no genetic health problems, you will probably become a Pug fancier for life. Pugs have huge hearts. They love their people so much and so devotedly that they will do anything for them. A quiet, sweet Pug that is content to sit on the sofa snoozing while the kids give her a manicure and dress her in silly hats will fly over the dog gate to get between her owner and someone who has come to the front door with a raised voice.

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Lhasa Apso Puppies for Sale

You're looking for a spunky, smaller dog that loves family life and isn't too delicate to play games with the kids. Someone mentioned the Lhasa Apso. You researched the breed and fell in love. A search of puppyfind.com revealed that there were breeders in your area, so you are ready to start looking at Lhasa Apso puppies for sale. However, you aren't quite sure what you should be looking for!

Some Lhasa Apsos are more nervous than others. These dogs tend to dislike all the hubbub of family life, so make sure the puppies' parents are outgoing and friendly. Ask about hip dysplasia testing. This breed tends to have quite a few dogs with hip dysplasia, considering their small size.

You should also find out if the parents have any kidney or stomach problems. If you want a dog that will excel in obedience competitions, you may want to look for a different breed.

Lhasa Apsos aren't stupid, they just don't necessarily want to do what you want them to do. This can lead to some very embarrassing moments for the owner, who appears to be trying to compete with a dog that doesn't know how to sit, let alone do a long down.

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Chihuahua Puppies for Sale

You fell in love with the tiny Chihuahua and its spunky personality. Now, you want to make sure you know what to look for before buying Chihuahua puppies for sale. To buy a puppy that is right for your family, you should:

• Decide whether you want to groom your dog every day. Long haired Chihuahuas require much more grooming than short-haired dogs.
• Ask the breeder about the health of your puppy's parents. Chihuahuas can have eye and heart problems. As long as your dog doesn't have a hereditary defect and is cared for properly, it can live for as long as 18 years.
• Consider the age of younger family members. While Chihuahuas are affectionate and loving dogs, they will become nippy if they are handled too roughly. Young children often don't realize they are hurting these delicate little dogs when they play with them.
• Think about how tolerant your family is to noise. These tiny creatures are barkers and can create quite a racket if they decide to defend your home from guests during a party. They will also look out the window and bark at everything that passes by, from cats to delivery men.

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About Cairn Terrier Puppies for Sale

You've got your heart set on your very own Toto and plan to spend the next few years skipping down your yellow brick road to happiness. You've been searching for Cairn Terrier puppies for sale and can't wait to get one of these calm little dogs to carry around in your own basket.

Before you buy a Cairn, you may want to do a bit of research into the breed so you aren't terribly unhappy with your new puppy. Yes, you probably can get your puppy to sit in a basket, as long as you play a ten hour game of fetch right beforehand. These guys are high-energy diggers and chewers, especially as puppies and are more into vermin hunting than lap sitting. Of course, they love to snuggle with their owners for awhile, but they aren't low-energy lapdogs.

Cairns have powerful paws and tend to be on the hyper, strong-willed side as puppies. They think nothing of choosing a full grown Old English Sheepdog as their playmate and will become rowdy enough to make the larger, although better-behaved, dog decide to hide out in a safer spot.

However, this breed does settle down as it matures and is incredibly devoted to its family. As long as you're not expecting a dog with a stuffed-toy personality, you will end up with a faithful, loving friend.

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Finding the Right Bichon Frise Puppies for Sale

Your family is very allergy prone, so you've decided to play it safe and are looking for Bichon Frise puppies for sale. While it is true that no dog is really hypoallergenic, you've talked to enough people to know that Bichons cause fewer allergy attacks than most other breeds. Besides, these dogs are cute little bundles of energy and will be great with the kids.

Now, the trick is to find a litter of puppies near you. You've searched the local papers and asked friends to keep an eye out but there is not a Bichon puppy in sight. Do you have to settle for one of those battery operated models from the toy store or will you be able to locate a real puppy? Luckily, sites like puppyfind.com make finding a Bichon breeder much easier.

If you've been avoiding using one of these sites because you want to find a breeder close enough to drive to, then you'll be excited to know that you can limit your search to local breeders. If there isn't a breeder in your state, don't forget to check nearby states. Sometimes, a breeder with an available litter is just over the state line.

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