1 - 25 of 40 ads for "dachshund" within Dogs & PuppiesLooking for a puppy can be a confusing issue and below is some information to help you look in the right places and to differentiate between reputable breeders and others.  Check out your local Dachshund Club for a list of registered breeders. A registered breeder will breed for the betterment of the breed striving to produce dachshunds that meet the breed standard. They are members of an organized governing body that supervises their activities with strict rules and regulations. They study pedigrees, genetics and soundness of the breed keeping accounts of the history and pedigree of their dogs so that defects can be readily traced and eliminated from the gene pool. They will regularly attend dog shows and subject their dogs to the scrutiny of experienced judges. Registered breeders have waiting lists for their puppies and will rarely sell over the internet and never to pet shops, they are also very happy for you to visit them, view the parents and freely offer advice on housetraining, socialisation and behaviour and chat in depth about the breed.

Their reputation sells their puppies for them and they are the custodians of the breed. Their puppies will be microchipped, regularly wormed and up to date with their vaccinations. Motorcycle Rentals In Lima PeruHowever as in all associations there are good and bad, the same way there are good vet and bad vets. Pets For Sale In Kokomo IndianaWe recommend you do your research.  Starter Homes For Sale WinnipegContact the dachshund club in your State and discuss with them any questions and a list of registered breeders. This falls into two categories – the owner of a pet dachshund who has not had their dog desexed and “accidentally” finds the dachshund mated and pregnant, or who actively seeks another dachshund to mate with their dachshund.

The problem with this type of mating is rarely do they know what they’re doing with regard to testing for genetic problems common in the breed and nor are the dachshunds mated necessarily a good example of the breed. They think they own a purebred dachshund so their pups will be purebred. The problem with this practice is they don’t research the genetics or pedigree and they are not aware of any culprits hiding in the gene pool. It will be something of a gamble as to how the pups will turn out. Although it could be argued that back in the day everyone was having litters at home, but at what risk?   Now that so much more has been done with genetics and testing for PRA cord 1 blindness, there is no excuse for not keeping up with research. The other backyard breeder is one who breeds for profit and you will regularly find their adverts in gumtree or the trading post. Their dogs do not necessarily receive good care, either veterinary or welfare. They are unlikely to have any track record of show or breeding success and quite likely have no knowledge about the breed standard.

A dachshund is a dachshund and it’s about the dollars. This is an intensive breeding establishment that generally completely fails to meet any social, behavioural or veterinary needs of their dogs. They are quite often kept in cages and the bitches are continually bred with and absolutely no regard to their health or welfare. Puppies are sold over the internet and via the internet as they invariably have great looking websites.There are many stories about puppies on Gumtree and we are regularly contacted by members of the public about their own story with regards to buying a puppy from this source.  A synopsis from one such member of the public is below. We found a mini dachshund puppy being advertised by a “breeder” on Gumtree.  Although the puppy was advertised as $500, on ringing the lady it transpired the full price was $1200.  The first warning bell should have been that she was insisting that full payment be made up front without seeing either the puppy or having an address where this puppy was located and further the bank details did not match the name of the breeder.

On the scheduled day of collection, the pick up point was changed twice.   However, the meeting did go ahead and the family drove home with her.  However the puppy was extremely quiet and lethargic and when they got her home and put her on the grass she was stumbling and staggering.   She was then taken straight to their vet who gave her extensive tests and she was given pain relief/anti inflammatories in the hope that the symptoms might have been less sinister than the vet thought.  The parents and children were sent home without her as their vet did not want them forming any further attachments to this little puppy.  Whilst hoping for a miracle overnight, it was not to be and she was sadly put to sleep.  Contact with the breeder has proved futile. As this mother says she is enraged that this breeder could knowingly keep and then sell such a sick puppy which was also in incredible pain.  The children are devastated and their bank account in the space of 24 hours reached over $2000.  

The breeder continues to sell her puppies on Gumtree. As dachshunds become popular once again the demand for “pretty colours” introduces some irreponsible breeding to satisfy demand.  Please take the time to read the article on the link below about the double dapple and the problems you could perhaps encounter during their lives. THINKING OF BREEDING YOUR OWN DACHSHUND? Please consider this before you do!Please note, not all dachshunds who require re-homing are advertised. Fortunately we are able to quickly re-home many dachshunds through our existing database of applicants. If you would like to be considered for future adoptions, please complete the form on our website: Thanks so much for your shares, tags, donations and ongoing support. Darcy is a very mellow and handsome dachshund who loves people and dogs and is extremely loving and affectionate. His current owners call him a ‘cat dog’ because he will happily sleep curled up like a donut for hours during the day, however he’s always keen for daily walks.

He is well trained, submissive and loves to be around you for those necessary dachshund cuddles. He will climb into any lap within his reach and sit under foot just to be close. He’s also loves going to cafes. He has been well socialised and exposed to lots of different environments including doggie day care, long trips in the car, play dates with excitable big puppies and is not fazed one bit. He makes doggie friends easily despite his penchant for playing with other dogs floppy ears. Darcy has been diagnosed with Fanconi Syndrome which is a rare and usually hereditary disorder of carbohyrdrate metabolism.  With early intervention and lifelong management the prognosis is excellent for long term, healthy survival. However it does mean Darcy has to have twice daily medications of hyrdrolites and bicarbonate of soda together with insulin injections (the symptoms are similar to diabetes).   He takes his injections in his stride and they cause him no stress whatsoever. He wouldn’t mind another dachshund friend and is looking for a couple or family who can look after him and be rewarded with his loyalty, love and companionship.

Darcy is desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.   Arnold 2 years old – Red Mini Dachshund and Winnie almost 2 – Dachshund cross Chihuahua,  Sydney  –  Adoption Pending Despite his very good impersonation of a meercat in this photograph, Arnold is very much a dachshund.  Winnie is a dachshund cross Chihuahua but she definitely has the characteristics of a dachshund. Both are 2 years old.  Arnold isn’t very good with big dogs and does suffer a little bit from anxiety.  Winnie loves to lick and is a little bit of a food junky.  She has been known to rummage through the rubbish bin in the past. They are both very loving and adore their cuddles and are very sweet.  They are very playful and enjoy each others company.  They love to have a play and rumble before bedtime.  They enjoy their travels in the car although Winnie doesn’t like the wind in her hair!  They are good out walking and Arnold loves nothing more than running free when there is no one else around.  

He does like to stay close and on the lead in busier areas. Winnie is great with kids but Arnold gets a little bit anxious when they are around, so they would be more suited to a family with older kids.  They do like to be indoors and enjoy being around their humans.  They are typical dachshunds when it comes to toileting and do need a little bit of persuasion to go outside when it’s wet and cold. They haven’t worked out who is top dog.  Winnie likes to boss Arnold around, but he does put her in her place when his buttons are pushed too far!  They are an adorable pair who love each other very dearly. Both are desexed and up to date with their vaccinations.   Smudge has had a very neglected life so far and a pretty horrendous one.  However she is a dear little girl, very timid, but enjoying the attention she’s now getting from her foster Mum.  She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body and is looking for a home where there is another dachshund that she can follow around and take guidance from which will help to give her more confidence.  

She would not be suitable for a busy family but needs a gentle home where someone has the love and patience to train her and let her know that humans can be kind.  Surprisingly all Smudge really wants is to be nurtured and cuddled and find out about the finer things in life that dogs can enjoy.  She weighs approx 5.5 kilos. Frankie has several nicknames, one of which is Tigger, because whilst he’s an adorable and extremely loving dog, he’s young and active and loves to bounce around. He arrived in his home at the age of around 5 months and on arrival was both timid and nervous and would cower on the ground when you went to pat him.  This would be due to his first family who had him as a puppy and were not consistent in giving Frankie love. Over the last couple of years he’s blossomed into a lovely family dog but he does suffer anxiety when he’s on his own. Frankie would ideally like to go to a home with another dachshund , perhaps a retired but active couple who are at home, or a couple who travel around Australia and would be taking Frankie with them as he loves to be in the company of humans as much as possible.