How to Sell Dachshunds

Many people enjoy the companionship of dogs. When it is time to add a dog to the family, many people have an idea of what they are looking for, including the size and type of dog that they want. If you have a specific type of dog to sell, such as a Dachshund, you will want to reach the people that are looking for your specific type of dog. Dachshunds are part of the AKC Hound Group and the UKC Scenthound Group and are known for their long and low bodies. With a little preparation, you will be able to find the right buyer for your litter of Dachshunds.

Instructions

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      Create an advertisement for your puppy. Write a description, including details about its personality and appearance. Do this for each puppy individually. Try to describe the way that each individual puppy interacts with litter mates and humans. This is a good indicator of what the dog will be like in the future and each individual buyer may be looking for a specific personality. Take pictures of each puppy to include with the description.

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      Research the price of your puppy. Depending on the location and breeding line of your particular dog, prices can vary, so look at breed specific websites to see what other breeders are charging for a Dachshund puppy.

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      Create a contract. You will want to have a document that spells out your responsibilities as well as the buyers. This is where you will want to detail whether or not you make any claims about the health history of your puppies and what you will do in the event that a buyer can't keep their puppy. This will help to eliminate any concerns or challenges that may arise in the future. Make sure to detail the price of the puppy in this contract.

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      Create an advertisement with local newspaper classifieds, local breed clubs and online breed websites. Doing this will allow you to reach a broad range of dog lovers, including local buyers and buyers that are interested specifically in Dachshunds. Many online clubs have a place just for advertising litters and will help you reach an audience that understands your particular breed.

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      Post fliers at local dog meetings. Check your newspaper or regional dog club to find when dog clubs will be meeting. Pay specific attention to Conformation competitions and Agility competitions, which draw in large crowds of dog lovers. These types of meetings will usually have a place for advertising litters for sale and they are a great place to meet other breeders and breed enthusiasts.

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      Discuss challenges of owning a dachshund with potential buyers. When selling a puppy you want to be sure that you are finding a good home for your dog and you want to know that buyers understand the challenges associated with owning a hound. Puppies are adorable but you want to make sure that buyers aren't just falling for a pretty face. Once both parties are satisfied, sign the contracts and send your puppy off to its new home.