Heather C

Aashudna Dachshunds (Registered ANKC / Dogs Aust. Breeder)

Upper Hunter Shire, NSW

Planned litter

Planning litter for Aug 2026

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Hi, I'm Heather C.

ANKC Registered Breeder of miniature smooth dachshunds with a focus on chocolate and tan for over 13 years. We show and campaign our dachshunds, we are also active committee members of the Dachshund Club of NSW. We exceed the recommended health testing with our Mini Dachshunds which are DNA tested, IVD back scored,…

Newborn & Planned Litters

Meet our Parent Dogs

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  • Breeding & Welfare
  • Health Practices
  • Home Environment
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Physical Condition

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

Aashudna puppies born and raised inside the home from birth we commence ENS protocol. We make a point of making loud sounds and vacuuming daily around the pups. They are introduced to different textures, surfaces, scents, ramps, toys, dogs, people objects and elements of toilet training are introduced. Aashudna…

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Health

At Aashudna we acknowledge the most important aspect of breeding is to breed healthy, sound puppies with excellent temperaments. That's why we back screen, complete all the relevant testing on our breeding dogs, our health results can be publicly viewed on the National Dachshunds Club's health database.

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Home environment

Aashudna puppies are whelped, and raised inside the family home. The Mother (Dam) has free access to puppies at all time. Around 6 weeks, puppies are moved to our common area where they are provided more room, and toilet training commences on synthetic grass. They are slowly introduced to other dachshunds in the…

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Included with our puppies

Dogs Australia state body 'Limited' registration pedigree papers (which reflects the fact our pups are sold with no breeding rights), transferred into your name. Up to date worming, first vaccination, microchipped and 6-week-old health report. Soft create carrier for the ride home, toys scented by mother and litter…

Health Tests

Core Tests(2/2)

Aashudna Dachshunds (Registered ANKC / Dogs Aust. Breeder) conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Miniature Dachshund.

Patellar Luxation

Patellar Luxation

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,…

PRA

PRA

dna iconGenetic Test

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…

Additional Tests

Aashudna Dachshunds (Registered ANKC / Dogs Aust. Breeder) conducts 8 additional tests available for the Miniature Dachshund.

Transportation options

Australia States

Aashudna Dachshunds (Registered ANKC / Dogs Aust. Breeder) will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

  • All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Our payment process

$3500 is for a miniature smooth hair pet home, regardless of colour, pattern or sex. $5000 is for a miniature long hair pet home, regardless of colour, pattern or sex. $500 holding desposit required - change of mind / refund acceptable prior to 8 weeks. Full payment due by 8 weeks of age. . Our puppies come with…

Getting your puppy home

Aashudna Dachshunds (Registered ANKC / Dogs Aust. Breeder) supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

Ground transport service

Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

In person puppy pick up

Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

International air travel by plane

Supportive of international air transport by plane

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified BadgeRightPaw Founding Member BadgeDogs Australia Registered

About the Breeder

Heather C

Heather C

Member since Mar 2021

A little about us

I am a registered ANKC breeder with Dogs NSW since 2011. I am the Membership Coordinator and my Husband Mark is the Treasurer of the Dachshund Club of NSW. I am very passionate about the breed across all aspects, including health. Not only that, but I love to show my Miniature Dachshunds in conformation (it's like…

Why we got involved in breeding

I was looking for a new challenge, showing and campaigning my dogs has allowed me to meet some wonderful people and create lasting friendships. Breeding dachshunds is secondary to this and not something I do lightheartedly.

Our special touch

I breed chocolate and tan dachshunds. My dachshunds have all the hallmarks of the breed. Dachshunds have been bred to maintain these hallmarks for certain purposes' for 100's of years, and I choose to continue this tradition. That way, any new owner can exactly know and predict the personality type and quality of…

Credentials

State registration

B000678899

Association

Dogs NSW (ANKC)

Association number

2100065525

Prefix

AASHUDNA

Breeding since

2011

Clubs / associations

  • Dachshund Club of NSW
  • Newcastle & Merewether Combined Canine Club Inc
  • Novocastrian Ladies Canine Association

More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$3,500 - A$5,000
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