do u think it is to late to save... ?

Question

my dream of getting a dachshund? im going into eighth grade this september and i really want one very badly!! this isnot just a sudden eurge ive wanted one for like ever! and i have done my reserch and my friend has 3!

im just scared that im going to coallge in 5 years and the dog wont love me later

Answer 1

Its never to late to live a dream, just, go get one. I like labs, but dachshunds are soooooooooooo cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!, go get one.
here is some more info. if u want it
if not, oh well.
General Appearance
Smooth Dachshund
Coat--Short, smooth and shining. Should be neither too long nor too thick. Ears not leathery. Tail--Gradually tapered to a point, well but not too richly haired. Long sleek bristles on the underside are considered a patch of strong-growing hair, not a fault. Color of Hair--Although base color is immaterial, certain patterns and basic colors predominate. One-colored Dachshunds include red (with or without a shading of interspersed dark hairs or sable) and cream. A small amount of white on the chest is acceptable, but not desirable. Nose and nails--black. Two-colored Dachshunds include black, chocolate, wild boar, gray (blue) and fawn (Isabella), each with tan markings over the eyes, on the sides of the jaw and underlip, on the inner edge of the ear, front, breast, inside and behind the front legs, on the paws and around the anus, and from there to about one-third to one-half of the length of the tail on the underside. Undue prominence or extreme lightness of tan markings is undesirable. A small amount of white on the chest is acceptable but not desirable. Nose and nails--in the case of black dogs, black; for chocolate and all other colors, dark brown, but self-colored is acceptable. Dappled Dachshunds--The ''single'' dapple pattern is expressed as lighter-colored areas contrasting with the darker base color, which may be any acceptable color. Neither the light nor the dark color should predominate. Nose and nails are the same as for one and two-colored Dachshunds. Partial or wholly blue (wall) eyes are as acceptable as dark eyes. A large area of white on the chest of a dapple is permissible. A ''double'' dapple is one in which varying amounts of white coloring occur over the body in addition to the dapple pattern. Nose and nails: as for one and two-color Dachshunds; partial or wholly self-colored is permissible. Brindle is a pattern (as opposed to a color) in which black or dark stripes occur over the entire body although in some specimens the pattern may be visible only in the tan points.
Wirehaired Dachshund Coat-- With the exception of jaw, eyebrows, and ears, the whole body is covered with a uniform tight, short, thick, rough, hard, outer coat but with finer, somewhat softer, shorter hairs (undercoat) everywhere distributed between the coarser hairs. The distinctive facial furnishings include a beard and eyebrows. On the ears the hair is shorter than on the body, almost smooth. The general arrangement of the hair is such that the wirehaired Dachshund, when viewed from a distance, resembles the smooth. Any sort of soft hair in the outercoat, wherever found on the body, especially on the top of the head, is a fault. The same is true of long, curly, or wavy hair, or hair that sticks out irregularly in all directions. Tail-- Robust, thickly haired, gradually tapering to a point. Color of Hair--While the most common colors are wild boar, black and tan, and various shades of red, all colors are admissible. A small amount of white on the chest, although acceptable, is not desirable. Nose and nails--same as for the smooth variety.
Longhaired Dachshund Coat--The sleek, glistening, often slightly wavy hair is longer under the neck and on the forechest, the underside of the body, the ears, and behind the legs. The coat gives the dog an elegant appearance. Short hair on the ear is not desirable. Too profuse a coat which masks type, equally long hair over the whole body, a curly coat, or a pronounced parting on the back are faults. Tail--Carried gracefully in prolongation of the spine; the hair attains its greatest length here and forms a veritable flag. Color of Hair--Same as for the smooth Dachshund. Nose and nails--same as for the smooth. The foregoing description is that of the ideal Dachshund. Any deviation from the above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation keeping in mind the importance of the contribution of the various features toward the basic original purpose of the breed.

Owning
Dachshunds require minimal routine brushing to keep their coats healthy and in good condition. The longhaired and wirehaired Dachshunds may require extra grooming or help from a professional. The Dachshund is naturally free from ''doggy'' odor. The Dachshund makes a good companion whether you live in a small city apartment or the country. Dachshunds are loyal.

Temperament
The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed. Any display of shyness is a serious fault.

Did You Know
The Dachshund was developed in Germany more than 300 years ago to hunt badgers. From 1930 to 1940, Dachshunds advanced from 28th to sixth rank among American registrations, and maintained this average rank through World War II by constructive public relations

Answer 2

Most people get their first dog during college. I got Cassidy my 2nd year. By this point most people have their own apartments and are responsible enough to make that kind of commitment. Chances are if you get a dog now- it won't be your dog. When you go away to school it will probably stay with your parents. On top of that it ill probably love your Dad the most- it always happens- Dad is the alpha. Then you will end up getting your own dog when your in college anyways.

You can still try. Are you making your parents want to do something nice for you. Don't be surly, do unusual nice things for them. Clean the kitchen, your room, stay on top of chores- get ahead even. Help with gardening or mowing the lawn. Get your homework done- point out good grades you are getting on tests. This is the FASTEST way to get your parents attention. Keep it up for a few weeks and then breach the - by this point they will have noticed your efforts and will be much more open to the idea. These things also show how responsible you have become- that you are capable of taking care of a dog.

If you can't pull this off- if you lag behind, can't keep your room straight, won't put in the effort to go above and beyond then it is a strong sign that you are not ready for a dog. Your parents may know you better then you think.

Answer 3

I think you should discuss this with your parents. Maybe if you find a babysitting job to help with the cost of dog food, and visits to the vet, and they see that you are going to be responsible for the dog by cleaning up after it too, they might just consider it an option.

Sit down with them at dinner one night and tell themwhy you want this dog so badly, and see if there is any way you can earn the money to help take care of the dog. Tell them you will walk the dog, feed the dog and give the dog its water, clean up when it soils on the carpet or in the yard and maintain a good friendship with the dog. Write all your objectives on paper if you want and show it to your parents, what you are willing to do.

I hope everything works out for you.

Answer 4

It's never too late..no matter how young or old you are. You may have done your research & that is a great thing, but you have to show your parents that you are responsible enough to care for animal and not leave them with the duties all the time. Responsibilities is a huge thing when it comes to caring for animal...Convince them that you're ready. Help around the house, save some money...anything to show that you're really serious.
And even if you don't get one, you can always save till when you're older.
And no, your dog won't forget you if you go away to college. Dogs have a way of remembering those around them, the ones they love & enjoy playing with. There's no way your dog will forget you.

Answer 5

Never give up on your dreams. I dreamed of having a horse almost all my childhood, but I didn't get one until I was 19 years old and had shown my parents that I wasn't going to grow out of my love for horses. I was competing on my college equestrian team and I asked them to co-sign on a loan for a horse with me. If they hadn't come around, I would have saved up and eventually bought one myself. If money is an issue, try contacting your local dachsund rescue group. They may charge a fee, but I don't think it is as high as the cost of buying one from a breeder or a pet store.

Answer 6

Too late??? You have your whole life ahead of you! Never too late!

You can get a dog after college. You will still have a lot of years left yourself, and probably be better able to afford a dog. Meanwhile, volunteer at your local animal shelter and you have all that wonderful attention from dogs that want love, but you won't have to pay for their care!

Answer 7

It's never to late to contine to pursue a dream of yours not matter how big or small it is. Talk to your parents about getting that daschund of yours and show responsibility around the answer so your parents would know that you are willing and able to take care of a dog.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

You have your whole life to have dogs. I would wait until you are done with college. It isn't fair to the dog or your parents to leave him to go off to college, and it can be hard to find a place to keep him, much less the time to take care of him, when you go to college.

Answer 10

Save your allowance and get one but you have to take care of it. The also are expensive because of vet costs. You have to have the dog spayed or neutered and it will need regular check-ups.