Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or B. pertussis). It mainly affects babies younger than 6 months old who aren't yet protected by immunizations, and kids 11 to 18 years old whose immunity has started to fade.
Your typical Dachshund puppy that is AKC or CKC registered, and the owner can provide proof of the papers, will charge anywhere from $300 to as much as $750. A male Dachshund may be around the $250 to $500+ range. The cost will depend on the type, quality, age, breeder and your geographical location. If the parents arenât registered and the breeders donât have certified papers, the puppy can range anywhere from $50 to $200.
Britain's first cloned dog has been born after a Â£60,000 test-tube procedure, a television programme will reveal. The tiny dachshund puppy, weighing just over 1lb, was born in Seoul, South Korea, at the end of last month following a competition advertised in the UK offering the procedure free of charge. The dog was copied from a 12-year-old pet called Winnie, owned by Rebecca Smith, a cook from west London.