Dungog Dachshunds
Dungog, NSW
Hi, I'm Melissa H.
Hi my name is Mel. I am a ex vet nurse who has been breeding dachshies for the last 10 years. I'm very passionate about the breed and love to share my knowledge and experience with potential new owners of our beautiful puppies. I am a member of Responsible Pet Breeders Association and welcome people to come and view…
Vet Approved Criteria
Member 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
All our dogs are well socialised with beautiful but cheeky temperaments. We have many family and friends who come visit our puppies once they are vaccinated. Our puppies are socialised with our dogs as early as week 4 once they start mobilising. We lay out a blanket in the sunshine and introduce the puppies to their…
Health
Our breeding parents have all had comprehensive DNA testing for genetic abnormalities. At our vaccination appointment all our puppies are thoroughly vet checked to ensure they are developing well. Our pups have been wormed every 2 weeks, have a C3 vaccination and are microchipped. When pups leave with their new…
Home environment
All our pups live inside our home. We ensure they have clean bedding several times a day to ensure hygiene standards are maintained. We keep our pups in a large child's play pen which ensures that they feel safe and secure and have a place to go when they feel overwhelmed by over enthusiastic children visiting. Our…
Included with our puppies
I provide a comprehensive care plan on nutrition, health and training, with ongoing support via text, visit or phone call. If close by we also provide daycare if needed. We also provide a starter pack with food, a blanket and toy and last worming dose before their next vet visit
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Dungog 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
Dungog Dachshunds conducts 3 additional tests available for the Miniature Dachshund.
- 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.
Transportation options
Dungog Dachshunds will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Our payment process
We provide a healthy, happy puppy that has had their first vaccination, worming and microchipping up to date. Their parents DNA screened and available to ensure we are breeding healthy puppies. A care plan and puppy kit comes with pups to ensure they stay healthy and happy in your new home
Getting your puppy home
Dungog Dachshunds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Hi to all👋 little about me. I am a dachshund enthusiast to the tenth degree😂. I own 10 dachshunds....that's enthusiasm if you know how cheeky this breed is! I work from home so I am dedicated to making sure my dogs are healthy, well exercised and very happy. I have 2 breeding females, 2 breeding males, 2 x 8 week old…
Why we got involved in breeding
I am an ex vet nurse and I have always been enthralled with dachshunds. Intentionally I did not set out to breed but I had bought one of the first dapples in the area and so many people approached me to ask if I would consider breeding. I started doing alot of research on the breed which fuelled a passion.
Our special touch
My pups are always well balanced, beautifully natured and nurtured. Everyone who buys one of our pups always comments on how well adjusted they are to transitioning to their new home environment and how they are almost toilet trained when they take them home. The pups are reared inside and well immersed in our social…
Credentials
State registration
B000794091
Breeding since
2017
- Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA)
A$1,000