Crimson Mere Dachshunds
Port Pirie City and Dists, SA
Planned litter
Planned litter for Jan 2027Crimson Mere Dachshunds accepts payments on RightPaw. What's this?
Hi, I'm Mel P.
Health is at the foundation of the Crimson Mere breeding program. Our breeding dogs undergo comprehensive DNA screening for relevant hereditary conditions, together with RightPaw’s recommended Core health testing, including physical patellar assessment. Crimson Mere currently meets 2/2 RightPaw Core Health Tests for…
Newborn & Planned Litters
Meet our Parent Dogs
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
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- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are raised by our family on acreage, 200km north of Adelaide, where they benefit from a rich and varied farm environment. This setting allows them to experience a wide range of animals, people, and everyday interactions, helping to shape friendly, confident, and socially adaptable companions. We follow…
Health
The health and wellbeing of our puppies is a top priority. Before joining their new families, all puppies undergo a comprehensive veterinary health check to ensure they are thriving and ready for their next chapter. Each puppy will come: * Vaccinated (first vaccination) * Microchipped * Up to date with worming…
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Home environment
Our puppies are born and raised on our rural property in country South Australia, where they are a valued part of our family from day one. They are nurtured indoors in a safe, clean, and temperature-controlled home environment, ensuring comfort and security during their early development. While puppies begin life…
Included with our puppies
Each of our puppies goes home with a carefully prepared puppy pack to help them settle comfortably into their new environment. Your puppy pack includes: 🐾. Crimson Mere Tote pack 🐾. Royal Canin food transition pack 🐾. Pablo & Co Harness 🐾. Comfort toy 🐾. A blanket carrying their mother’s scent 🐾. Health…
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/2)
Crimson Mere Dachshunds conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Miniature Dachshund.
Patellar Luxation
Physical Test
Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,…
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Crimson Mere Dachshunds conducts 4 additional tests available for the Miniature Dachshund.
Transportation options
Crimson Mere Dachshunds 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
1. Complete RightPaw application 2. Quick call on the phone 3. Meet puppies in person, photos and/or videos to meet puppies 4. Pay $1000 deposit (Non-refundable) 5. Pay remaining balance within 10 days of puppy leaving
Getting your puppy home
Crimson Mere Dachshunds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
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About the Breeder
Mel P
Member since Mar 2026
A little about us
Health is at the foundation of the Crimson Mere breeding program. Our breeding dogs undergo comprehensive DNA screening for relevant hereditary conditions, together with RightPaw’s recommended Core health testing, including physical patellar assessment. Crimson Mere currently meets 2/2 RightPaw Core Health Tests for…
Why we got involved in breeding
Our breeding program was founded on a lifelong passion for dogs, supported by extensive experience breeding working dogs. Through these early years, we developed a deep understanding of responsible breeding practices, with a strong focus on health, structure, and temperament. As an experienced dog trainer, we bring…
Our special touch
What sets us apart is the combination of experience, expertise, and genuine care that goes into every puppy we raise. With a background in breeding working dogs, and years as an experienced dog trainer, we understand both health and behaviour from the ground up. Every puppy is raised as part of our family, living…
Credentials
State registration
DACO276279
Breeding since
2026
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