We don’t just place puppies—we welcome you into our dachshund family. Backed by 15+ years of responsible breeding focused on preserving this beloved breed’s health and spirit.
What Your Dachshund Puppy Receives
🩺 Vet-Certified Wellness
• Comprehensive pre-placement exam by our licensed veterinarian
• Screening for breed-specific concerns: IVDD risk assessment (via parental health testing), patellar luxation evaluation, and cardiac auscultation
• Baseline spinal health documentation (digital records provided)
💉 Complete Preventative Care
• Age-appropriate DHPP vaccinations at 6, 8, 10 & 12 weeks
• Deworming protocol at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks (fecal tested pre-placement)
• Detailed health passport with vaccine/deworming schedule for your vet
🏡 Confident Home Preparation
• Raised in our home with gentle handling and positive reinforcement
• Socialized with children, cats, and other dogs
• Back-safe environmental exposure (ramps provided for furniture access training)
Our Dachshund-Specific Health Guarantees
2-Year Hereditary Health Warranty
Longer than industry standard—because dachshunds deserve extra protection for their unique structure
Covers vet-diagnosed hereditary conditions:
✅ IVDD (Type I) with onset before 24 months*
✅ Patellar luxation (Grade III-IV)
✅ Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
✅ Severe cardiac defects (confirmed by veterinary cardiologist)
✅ Lafora disease (wirehaired varieties only)
Remedy Options:
• Replacement puppy from next available litter OR
• 75% refund of purchase price
*IVDD coverage requires proof of breeder-recommended back-safe practices (no jumping from heights, use of harnesses, weight management)
72-Hour Veterinary Examination
• Required wellness exam within 3 days of arrival
• Records must be submitted to activate warranty
• Note: Failure to complete exam voids genetic health coverage
Lifetime Breeder Partnership
• 24/7 emergency health consultation access
• IVDD prevention guidance & back-safe training resources
• Nutrition planning for optimal weight management (critical for spinal health)
• Responsible rehoming assistance—we never abandon our puppies
What’s Not Covered
❌ Trauma-related injuries (jumping from furniture, rough handling)
❌ Obesity-related complications (we provide weight management guidance)
❌ Dental disease from inadequate home care
❌ Conditions arising after 24 months (ask about our Extended Spine Protection Plan)
❌ Non-hereditary illnesses (parvovirus, kennel cough from external exposure)
Why Our Dachshund Program Stands Apart
🔬 IVDD-Preventive Breeding Protocol
All breeding stock cleared for:
• Patellar luxation (OFA certified)
• Cardiac screening (veterinary cardiologist)
• Ophthalmologist exam (CERF/CAER)
• Note: No genetic test exists for IVDD—prevention relies on selective breeding from lines with documented spinal health history
📊 Transparent Health Documentation
Full parental health records available for review prior to deposit—including 3-generation pedigrees with longevity data
📜 Breeder’s Pledge
“We breed for health first—because a happy dachshund needs a strong back to explore the world. Every puppy leaves with ramps, harnesses, and our personal commitment to their lifelong wellbeing.”
🐾 P.S. Ask about our Back-Safe Start Kit (included):
Custom-fitted harness, furniture ramps, and our illustrated Dachshund Spine Safety Guide—because prevention begins day one.
Ethical Note: Responsible dachshund breeders emphasize IVDD risk management through education—not false promises. Our guarantee reflects realistic, science-based breeding practices while empowering owners with prevention tools. No breeder can eliminate all IVDD risk in this breed, but we significantly reduce it through selective breeding and owner education.
