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Male vs. Female

So you're looking through the dachshund kennel websites, and it seems that the females are usually always priced higher than the males with many dachshund breeders. Is that because they make better pets? Are the males undesirable?

In fact, it is my opinion that males make the best pets overall. Nearly all my family pets are males. So why then the price difference? Two reasons: 1) Breeders buy more females, and 2) Some people automatically assume that males will hike their legs on everything in sight.

This is not true! If you have a male neutered before he reaches puberty, he will never begin to hike his leg. Your vet will be able to advise you as to the age the puppy needs to be, but three to six months is a good estimate.

You will find a male dachshund to be a huge baby who loves to be held and snuggled, follows your every move through the house, and will guard and protect you with his life.

Buyer needs to be aware that a puppy is a baby and that sometimes babies (Even human ones. ) may get sick due to stress or other related reasons. He is leaving my home and entering a new environment and stress related sicknesses may occur if the puppy goes through a shipping experience. This is beyond my control. New owners  needs to allow proper rest and nutrition. :

Cost and Support of a New Puppy

  Before getting a puppy from a dachshund kennel or dachshund breeder, you need to make sure you are financially able to support a puppy with its continuing needs of food, shots worming and health checks. My puppies are not cheap. I have invested thousands of dollars into my dogs. They eat the best food and have the best medical care I can provide. NO good breeder can sell there puppies cheap and take care of there dogs needs in the correct way. 

Limited Registration and a spay/neuter Contract

 What is a spay/neuter contract and limited AKC registration that some dachshund breeders speak of.  This means that the puppy or canine is being sold with limited restrictions. That you may not show or breed the dog. We highly recommend that our puppies are spayed or neuter by there first birthday.  If you decide to go ahead and have puppies they can not be registered with the AKC.

Most Dachshund Breeders give you a sizeable discount, including my self. Full AKC registration cost more. You are paying for the right to breed or show. 

Deposits On Puppies

 I require a $200 to $300 deposit to hold a puppy and the balance by 8 weeks of age. The deposit is non refundable.  

I do not take deposits until after the puppies are born and they are at least three weeks of age.

Age they can go to there new home

 Puppies do not leave my home until they are eight weeks of age. Each pup is seen by my vet and given a clean bill of health before leaving my care.  If shipping is needed it would be at 8 to 10 weeks of age..  I also hold the right to keep a puppy longer if I feel it is not mature enough to leave my home at 8 weeks of age..

 I offer the best quality puppy I can.

I have been breeding dachshunds since 1995. I am still learning and taking in knowledge of this breed and will continue doing so. I have been Very Bless and I love my dogs very much and I am trying my best to improve the breed. I am very proud of my dogs.

Bring your puppy to a veterinarian for it initial checkup. Find out from the breeder which shots have been administered, as well as worming information. Initial vaccinations will not guarantee that your puppy will be immune, but the entire series of vaccinations must be completed in order to protect your puppy from disease. During this time, it is best to keep your puppy away from other animals which are not current on their vaccinations. Also I would keep the puppy off of strange grasses, such as parks, along side of roads, etc. until the entire series of shots have been given.
Keep poisonous substances out of your dog's reach, including insecticides, household detergents, and household plants. Some indoor plants such as English ivy, dieffenbachia, philodendron, and caladium are poisonous; so don't let your puppy chew or play with their leaves. A veterinarian can give you a list of hazardous plants and other toxins. Also keep all medications off of tables the dog can reach. It will amaze you how they can climb when they want something. Also be careful if you have a swimming pool. Dachshunds love water, but can drown if left unattended.
Provide a quiet place to feed and house your puppy. It is important to find an area that the puppy will feel secure, free from traffic and drafts. Continue to feed the Brand of Dog Food your Breeder recommended. ( I feed Purina Pro Plan for puppies) If you do decide to change the brand, do so gradually to the new choice, so the puppy's tummy won't get upset.

Initially your puppy needs plenty of rest, so handling and playtime should be kept to a minimum. If you have children, be sure to instruct them on the proper way in which to pick up and hold the puppy; a puppy should never be picked up by its front legs or neck. Also instruct your children about running with the puppy, as the puppy can get in-between their feet and be stepped on or your child might fall when running and hurt the puppy. Be consistent and patient with your puppy; it will reward you with unconditional love and companionship.

HEALTH

Miniature Dachshund puppies available rely on their mother's milk to provide protective antibodies. Approximately two weeks after weaning, their natural immunity begins to diminish; therefore, it is important to bring your puppy to the veterinarian for a check up and vaccination schedule. Vaccines stimulate puppies into producing their own antibodies; so all puppies must be vaccinated in order to protect them from certain diseases. Common diseases include distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, rabies, and corona virus. Sometimes the leptospirosis in the shots can cause an allergic reaction, causing swelling of facial features. Advise your veterinarian of this. Your veterinarian should be notified if you notice a loss in your puppy's appetite, any vomiting or diarrhea, or persistent coughing.
Parasites can also pose a problem for puppies; they can be either internal or external. Most of the internal parasites live in the puppy's intestine. Their eggs are usually transmitted through the soil from other infected feces. Some indications of internal parasites include vomiting, diarrhea, blood in the stool, poor appetite, lethargy, or weight loss. Thin spaghetti-like or short rice-like worms are also indications of internal parasites. A veterinarian can examine a sample of the puppy's feces to detect parasites.
External parasites such as fleas, lice, and ticks, can cause skin damage and can infect a puppy with disease. Lice are small insects that cling to the dog; infection is usually made by contact with other animals or an infected environment. Fleas feed on the puppy's blood and cause itching. Once a flea is swallowed, it can cause tapeworms. Ticks can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever as well as lyme disease.( I use Frontline Plus and have been very pleased with it) Ear mites can also pose a problem for your puppy; signs include scratching of the ears, shaking of the head, or dark earwax. It is best to seek the advice of your veterinarian to treat parasites, both internal and external

HOUSEBREAKING

Housebreaking is an area that will take consistency and much patience. If your Miniature Dachshund puppy has not been trained prior to your ownership, it is important to begin immediately. A puppy needs to relieve itself approximately six times per day. Since a full stomach puts pressure on the bladder and colon, Begin training your dog to eliminate after each meal.
One method of training your Miniature Dachshund puppy is by using its kennel crate. At night, place the puppy in its crate; most young pups will wake up barking or whining early the next morning, indicating a need to relieve itself. Take the puppy outside to the area where you want it to eliminate. If successful, provide the puppy with plenty of praise; and then allow it to play inside while preparing its breakfast. Carefully supervise the puppy when indoors; do not allow it to run in the house until fully trained. After playtime, take the puppy outside again, and repeat the elimination process; then put the puppy back into it crate. Wait one hour and repeat the process. By the end of the day, the puppy will realize that when taken out of the crate, it should eliminate. However, if the puppy is not successful after 10-15 minutes, bring it back inside and place it in the crate. After 30 minutes try again. This sequence can be repeated until the puppy is fully housebroken. I do not approve of using a crate if the puppy is placed in it all day while you are at work, let out briefly when you come home, then placed back in it when you go to bed. A young puppy needs socialization and the freedom to experience life without being kept in a crate all the time!

It is important to remain consistent when house-training your Miniature Dachshund. Since your dog wants to please you, do not confuse it by letting it do something one day and then punishing it for doing the same thing on another day. Remember, no form of physical punishment is as effective as praise and encouragement.

GROOMING

Grooming can be a special time of bonding between a pet and its owner. Some areas of grooming include bathing, coat care, eye/ear care, and nail/teeth care.
Your Miniature Dachshund should be bathed only when needed; too frequent bathing will dry out the skin and coat. Use a good shampoo which is veterinarian approved. Dry bathing your dog is another option. These products are sold at most pet stores and are applied by rubbing into the dog's coat; afterward they are brushed out. If you give your dog a wet bath, keep it indoors and protect it from any drafts until it coat is fully dry.
Most Miniature Dachshund love having their coats brushed and combed. They are usually easy to handle if you are gentle, taking care to not pull the hair. During the shedding season, it's a good idea to give your dog a hand massage in order to remove the excess hair; this should be done outdoors.
Check your Miniature Dachshund eyes and ears during the grooming process; the eyes should be clear and bright, and the ears should be clean. It may be necessary to clip some hair within the ears if there is not a clear air passage. Pay close attention to the ears; if you notice any redness, bad smell, swelling, or sensitivity to touch, contact your veterinarian immediately.
You should keep your puppy's nails clipped to ensure good foot development. Let your veterinarian show you how to do this so you do not clip too much. If you clip too far back, you may cut a vein and make the nail bleed. Be sure to have a good, sharp nail clipper to do this job. If it makes you uncomfortable or your dog will not cooperate, you can pay a professional groomer to clip the nails.

TRAINING YOUR MINIATURE DACHSHUND

The training of your Miniature Dachshund, you should begin as soon as you acquire the dog. You can do the training yourself, or you can hire a professional trainer to do the work. Local dog training classes are usually available; they will be listed in the newspaper, or your breeder can recommend a trainer.
There are two types of training behavioral and obedience. Behavioral training corrects bad habits that your Miniature Dachshund may have developed such as begging, chasing cars, jumping on people, and so on. It is important to be consistent during the training process.
Obedience training sessions should be short, but frequent; ten to fifteen minute sessions, two or three times a day will be sufficient. If your training sessions are too long, your Miniature Dachshund will become bored. The best training time is before meals. If you work with your dog before it eats, it will begin to associate its meal as a reward for the training sessions.
Before giving a word command to your dog, speak its name to get its attention; then speak a one-word command such as sit, stay, or heel. Do not get impatient, you will probably have to repeat the command many times. Never use negative reinforcement; do not call your dog to come to you for punishment because this will teach your dog not to come on command.
Some of the specific commands are 'sit', 'stay', 'heel', and 'come.' When speaking the commands, say them loudly and clearly, repeating them often. The dog may have to hear the commands over and over, but will soon begin to associate the word with its meaning. When your dog responds correctly, remember to praise it; this will provoke your dog to perform correctly the next time.

Socializing Your New Puppy

Make sure that each of the following events are pleasant and non-threatening.
-Invite friends over to meet your pup. Include men, women, and children.

-Invite friendly, healthy, vaccinated dogs and puppies to your home or take your puppy there to visit.

-Carry your pup to shopping centers, parks, school playgrounds, etc; places where there are crowds of people and plenty of activity. However, do not put your puppy down on the ground until they are at least 14 weeks of age.

-Take your puppy for short, frequent rides in the car.

-Introduce your puppy to new and various sounds.

-Accustom your puppy to being brushed, bathed, inspected, having its nails clipped, teeth and ears cleaned and all the routines of grooming and physical examination.

-Introduce anything and everything you want your puppy to be comfortable with and around.

Description of an un-socialized puppy

 A puppy that is not properly socialized will often be frightened and may have aggressive
tendencies. Dogs that have not been socialized properly as puppies, are known to snap and
bite in fear. Un-socialized dogs also have difficulty adjusting to any new environment. They
are timid around new people and sometimes will attach to only one person (and not associate with anyone else).
Note: some puppies have inherent (genetic) personality traits, which make them more cautious and less outgoing.

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