Hillstream Dachshunds
Baw Baw, VIC
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Hi, I'm Liz R.
We live on a small horse property in west Gippsland and our “sausages” live a wonderful life! Our dogs are part of the family and are with us pretty much 24/7, even coming in the horse truck to shows for two or three days at a time! We only breed occasionally, approximately one litter per year at the most as our…
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since Feb 2025
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are born and raised in our family home…. I have an office off the main living area which is perfect for both privacy for the mum yet involved enough so that she doesn’t feel isolated!once the pups are old enough the are introduced to the other members of our dog family for regular play sessions and great…
Health
Both parents are DNA screened and are disease and carrier free!
Home environment
Our puppies are raised on our rural property. Although born and raised in the family home, our small farm provides a great opportunity for puppies to feel the grass under their feet and have a play in the sun.
Included with our puppies
In the puppy pack that goes with each beautiful baby is some food, puppy milk, a piece of something with the litter and mums smell on it to keep the comfortable, a toy and lots of information regarding vaccinations, food , training etc.
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Hillstream Dachshunds conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Dachshund.
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Hillstream Dachshunds conducts 3 additional tests available for the 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
Hillstream Dachshunds will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Hillstream Dachshunds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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Applying for a puppy
Hillstream Dachshunds accepts payments on RightPaw. What's this?
A$2,500