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Solid Blue Mini-Dachshund - rare?
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A friend, who is a first time breeder, has a solid blue mini-dox that we are interested in. He says that this coloring on the dog is very rare, therefore they are worth more. Looking thru the web I've found a couple of sites that say b/c of the breeding in the past 15 years or so there are no "rare" or "exotic" colors for mini-dachshunds. However, I have not been able to find a site with a picture of one. Any help from anyone with experience in this area would be appreciated. I'd love to bring this little girl home, but I don't want to be taken for a ride either (moneywise). Thanks, Toni |
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Solid Blue Mini-Dachshund - rare?
"Toni" wrote in message
oups.com... Hi - A friend, who is a first time breeder, has a solid blue mini-dox that we are interested in. He says that this coloring on the dog is very rare, therefore they are worth more. "Rare" in coat patterns, colors or other things like size should NEVER equate to higher prices. If you read the standard for the Dachshund gray (blue) is only specified as a two-color coat which should have tan markings. Looking thru the web I've found a couple of sites that say b/c of the breeding in the past 15 years or so there are no "rare" or "exotic" colors for mini-dachshunds. However, I have not been able to find a site with a picture of one. Probably because any reputable breeder wouldn't post a picture of one if they had it because its a fault, not something to be advertised. Any help from anyone with experience in this area would be appreciated. I'd love to bring this little girl home, but I don't want to be taken for a ride either (moneywise). "Rare" in coat patterns, colors or other things like size should NEVER equate to higher prices. It means the dog doesn't meet the standard. Do you pay more for mismarked clothes or are they the ones generally found in outlet stores because they're not 100% correct? If you read the standard for the Dachshund gray (blue) is only specified as a two-color coat which should have tan markings. This dog's coat color might be unusual but its still a *fault* and not something that should be paid more for but rather something to be paid less for. -- Tara |
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Solid Blue Mini-Dachshund - rare?
On 11 Apr 2006 18:02:39 -0700 Toni whittled these words:
Hi - A friend, who is a first time breeder, has a solid blue mini-dox that we are interested in. He says that this coloring on the dog is very rare, therefore they are worth more. The color is not favored because of the health problems that are associated with it. http://www.dachshundlankennels.com/ColorDilution.html Do YOU think this dog should be worth more? And what does that tell you aboout the knowledge and ethics of this breeder? Any help from anyone with experience in this area would be appreciated. I'd love to bring this little girl home, but I don't want to be taken for a ride either (moneywise). Good plan. I would stay away from this particular breeder. If the breeder is not knowledgable about color inheritance then chances are the breeder hasn't been breeding for good health. For example, PRA leads to blindness. The problem can't be identified by typical vet examination until it has progressed quite far. By that time the dogs have already been bred. So a knowledgeble breeder needs to do two things (a) know the pedigree to detect which pairing are risky and avoid them (b) test both dogs prior to breeding to catch the problem at the first moment it is detectable. Were both parents screened for patellar luxation? What has the breeder done to reduce the risks of other genetic problems like Disc Disease, epilepsy, vWd? Why pay good money for a dog that was bred with little knowledge? -- Diane Blackman There is no moral victory in proclaiming to abhor violence while preaching with violent words. http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplayshops.com/ |
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Solid Blue Mini-Dachshund - rare?
"scfundogs" wrote in message
... "Rare" in coat patterns, colors or other things like size should NEVER equate to higher prices. If you read the standard for the Dachshund gray (blue) is only specified as a two-color coat which should have tan markings. "Rare" in coat patterns, colors or other things like size should NEVER equate to higher prices. It means the dog doesn't meet the standard. This is a great example of hitting send before proof-reading. Sorry, I meant to delete the second appearance of the "Rare...." sentences -- Tara |
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