Read About Mini Dachshund Breeders

Mini Dachshund Breeders bring to you toy dachshunds that are extremely mischievous and clown-like. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Mini Dachshund Breeders - Breeder Facts

1. Professional Affiliations:

   AKC recognizes the mini dachshunds. Several other clubs like CKC also do the same.

2. Why Use a Breeder:

   Dachshunds are available in 3 different varieties. Only a good breeder can ensure the type you want and the maintenance of standards of quality.

3. How to Find:

   Nextpets.com is a good online source. Also look for classified section in the newspaper for breeders in and around your area.

4. What to Expect:

   It is not uncommon for breeders to get an application from filled and get your contact number filled and in case of a wait-period the breeders get a deposit from filled. Also if many breeders also check for licensing that whether a dog is allowed in your apartment or building or not.

5. Breeder's Surroundings:

   Mini dachshunds need to be bred in warm, friendly environment which is homely and not kennel like.

Mini Dachshund Breeders - Newborn Facts

1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

   The average number of puppies are 3-4, though with care even more can be produced.

2. Age To Be Sold:

   Mini dachshunds are very naughty and need some basic training before being taken home. They need to be 8-10 weeks old.

3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

   They have short legs and a bold expression.

4. Registry:

   They have been registered as hounds though the mini dachshund as the toy group.

5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

   They are solid colored Tan or yellow or bi colored black, brown or grey, with elongated head and long muzzle, muscular body and short legs.

6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

   These can cost in the range of $300 - $450.

7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

   This breed is extremely prone to diabetes and so its parents need to be screened for it thoroughly.

Mini Dachshund Breeders - Breeder Concerns

1. Breeder Reputation:

   Breeder reputation rests on how well it allows you to interact with its pets and what kind of food and care it is providing to the puppies. Furthermore, referrals add on to the reputation.

2. Pet Health:

   Mini dachshunds are quite prone to disc problems, urinary infections and diabetes.

3. Assurances:

   Parents need to be screened for diabetes thoroughly. Also AKC certification and current health records are enough assurance from Mini Dachshund breeders.