Dashwood Dachshunds
Toowoomba, NSW
5 puppies available
5 puppies ready to go home in 3 weeksDashwood Dachshunds accepts payments on RightPaw. What's this?
Hi, I'm Melissa N.
Hi, my name is Melissa and I am the owner of 3 amazing miniature Dachshunds, Maisie, Wynter and Clover. My love of Dachshunds began at age 5 when my Grandma bred longhaired silver dapple minis. Later in life my love and passion for this breed led me to becoming a breeder myself, carrying on the family tradition. I…
5 puppies available
Newborn & Planned Litters
Meet our Parent Dogs
Vet Approved CriteriaMember since May 2023
Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.
- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We prioritise early and ongoing socialisation and training of our puppies to ensure they grow into confident and well-adjusted companions. From a young age, we engage in gentle and positive handling, including playing with their paws and claws, to desensitise them to the sensation of having their nails clipped. This…
Health
At our breeding program, we prioritize the health and well-being of our dogs and puppies. One crucial aspect of this is ensuring that both parents undergo DNA testing to assess their genetic health. We are proud to share that each of our parents has been thoroughly tested and cleared of any genetic conditions that…
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Home environment
Our puppies are raised in a loving family home, where they receive the utmost care and attention. Our spacious 3/4 acre land provides them with ample room to explore and play. During the day, our girls have the freedom to move between the house and the fully fenced yard, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. At night…
Included with our puppies
We provide a comprehensive puppy pack with our puppies, including a bag of Royal Canin breed specific kibble and a gift certificate from Royal Canin for a second free bag, blankets, homemade bed that smells like home, toys, comprehensive handbook containing important information about the breed, puppy training…
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Dashwood Dachshunds conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Miniature Dachshund.
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Dashwood Dachshunds conducts 3 additional tests available for the Miniature Dachshund.
Transportation options
Dashwood 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
DNA clear puppy, lifetime support, comprehensive puppy pack, all immunisations, worming and health checks prior to adoption and worming and flea, tick, worming prevention post adoption (1 month). Prices vary based on the coat colour and type (i.e shorthaired black and tan puppies approx. $2500-3000, whereas,…
Getting your puppy home
Dashwood 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
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Melissa N
Dashwood Dachshunds
Member since May 2023
A little about us
I am very passionate about breeding. Many years ago due to poor breeding practices, it was almost impossible to adopt a dachshund. I want to help preserve this amazing breed, by engaging in ethical practices and keeping up to date with important research and constantly growing and updating my program to ensure best…
Why we got involved in breeding
My girls are my life and being able to share the love and joy they have brought to my life with others is my passion.
Our special touch
I love to communicate, so families can ask a million questions and I will always be there to answer and support my DD extended families. I also like to personalise each adoption to meet the needs of the family, in addition if there are small children in the family, I like to include a small gift from the puppy to…
Credentials
State registration
BIN0005225644677
Breeding since
2019
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