Darling Dachshunds
Wellington, VIC
Expecting litter
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Hi, I'm Tara H.
Hi my name is Tara, the fur mumma at Darling Dachshunds. We are a small family breeder located on a 4 acre property in regional Victoria. We are registered with the RPBA. We breed both long and short haired miniature dachshunds. Our dogs are our babies and our family members. They live inside with us as well as lots…
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Last verified on 19 Dec 23
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Newborn & Planned Litters
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our pups are socialised with with our whole family, including lots of time with our young children and socialised after their vaccination with our other dogs too.
Health
All our dogs are genetically tested through orivet and all up to date with flea and worm treatment and health checks with our vets. Our pups are all wormed every 2 weeks, they are health checked, vaccinated and microchipped at 6 weeks old. We have all our dogs and pups on a premium diet and we give our dogs dental…
Home environment
All our dogs and pups sleep inside our home, we have an air conditioner and also a wood fire so we keep everyone comfortable during all weather. Our property is 4 acres, we have fenced yards for our dogs to play in and separate puppy yards with kennels for our pups to spend outside time in
Included with our puppies
Our pups come with a puppy pack to get their new owners started. Some of the kibble they are used to eating, toys, bowl, lead, collar, a blanket with their siblings and mum’s scent on it
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Darling Dachshunds conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Dachshund (Miniature).
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Darling Dachshunds conducts 4 additional tests available for the Dachshund (Miniature).
- Genetic Test
Mucopolysaccharidosis is a genetic lysosomal storage disease that can cause various problems including stunted growth and bone deformities. There are a few different variants of this disease that have been identified in different breeds. For many breeds there are DNA tests available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying the condition.
- Genetic Test
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a neurodegenerative disorder found in many breeds of dog. 7 varieties have been identified so far, affecting different breeds. There are DNA tests for each type, to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as ‘brittle bone disease’, is an inherited disease in both humans and animals, causing bone fragility and fracturing. As it is a genetic disease, breeding parents can be tested to ensure it is not passed onto their puppies.
- Genetic Test
Sarcoglycan Deficient Muscular Dystrophy (SDMD) is a genetic disease causing a stiff gait, exercise intolerance and difficulty swallowing in young Miniature Dachshunds. There is now a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
Transportation options
Darling Dachshunds will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Darling Dachshunds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
My dogs are my whole world, I’ve loved them my entire life. My dogs aren’t just my pets they are my babies
Why we got involved in breeding
Ive loved raising happy and healthy pups, I enjoy the whole experience and I want to breed healthy puppies in a safe and loved way to make families life’s as happy as our dogs make us
Connect with us
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State registration
RB232879
Breeding since
2013
Applying for a puppy
We take a $500 deposit to secure your new baby and the remaining amount is paid on pick up
Darling Dachshunds accept safe and traceable payments. What's this?
A$3,000 - A$5,000