AKC bred with heart
A Walk In The Park Dachshunds
Providing fully health tested, conformationally proven, and excellently tempered dachshunds.
What Makes Us Different?
Actual Health Testing -- Not Just Mail-In 'Genetic Panels'.
Most of you know that health testing is incredibly important for reputable breeding. Health testing through OFA, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, can make the difference between getting a puppy that lives to 15 years old without issue, or getting a puppy that needs costly, dangerous corrective surgery at 2. The recommended tests for Dachshunds by the National Breed Club are OFA Patellas and Eyes, but we go above and beyond and also test for Cardiac, Dentition, Hips and Elbows. Most breeders do NO required testing, and instead only do mail-in genetic tests, which are easily faked and sometimes incorrect. We also do genetic testing -- but it will always be secondary to the real health testing needed for the breed.
Our Dogs are Proven In Events
To prove our Dachshunds are good examples of the breed, we show in conformation in various venues, including UKC and AKC, and also compete in several sports. Showing isn't about 'beauty' -- it's about making sure the Dachshund is healthy, well-tempered, well cared for, and ensuring their structure is correct and capable. Poor structure, such as severe roach backs, sway backs, splayed feet, buckling over, or bad bites can all pose serious health risks down the road. Splayed feet, for example, can cause lifelong tendon problems that may cause chronic pain in your dog. By showing or sporting our dogs, we have definitive proof that they have great temperaments, are well groomed, and most of all that their structure is healthy!
Ethical pactices
Continued Education
Continued Education
Early in-home socialisation, current on all health and vet care, and AKC registered.
Continued Education
Continued Education
Continued Education
Yearly, we attend seminars or take online courses to stay educated on breeding.
Lifelong support
Continued Education
Lifelong support
We will always ensure our dogs have a home to go to -- even years later!
