Sneaky Little Sausages
Ipswich, QLD
Hi, I'm Samantha P.
Small breeder of Long Haired Miniature Dachshunds based in Brisbane. We put lots of time and training into our puppies, and finding the best homes with the right family is really important to us.
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
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- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Newborn & Planned Litters
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We work with both the Puppy Culture and Breeder's Bootcamp programs to ensure the pups have the best start possible! Our puppies are very well socialised, with our own pack and with other visiting humans and dogs. We provide lots of enrichment and learning opportunities. We begin the toilet and crate training…
Health
Our breeding dogs are all DNA tested and healthy. Puppies are vaccinated and wormed on schedule. We feed a varied diet, including a high quality dry food to incorporate all nutrients, along with fresh and cooked foods such as human grade meats, fruits and vegetables.
Home environment
All our dogs are raised inside our home and sleep inside at night in crates. We have a dedicated whelping space which mum can access as she pleases, and as pups get older they integrate with our family and pack, so they learn the ropes of being in a family environment. We have a doggy door that leads to the outside…
Included with our puppies
We include specific toys which are good for their development and enrichment (such as a tennis ball, teething Kong, and interactive toys), a familiar scented blanket, a lead, a harness, a collar, nail clippers, food, treats, shampoo, and Drontal worming tablets to complete the schedule, as well as a comprehensive…
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/2)
Sneaky Little Sausages conducts 2 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…
Patellar Luxation
Physical Test
Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,…
Additional Tests
Sneaky Little Sausages conducts 6 additional tests available for the Miniature Dachshund.
- Physical Test
This is a type of hypothyroidism which can occur in any breed and can be caused by many different things. It is more common in some breeds compared to others, so in these breeds it is recommended that breeding dogs have a blood test to show they have normal thyroid levels at the time of breeding.
- 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.
- Physical Test
Many breeds with screw-tails or long backs are prone to congenital spinal abnormalities such as hemivertebrae or disc calcification. These can cause spinal kinks and instability resulting in a high rate of slipped discs and spinal injury. Breeders can conduct xrays to identify if a breeding dog has a high risk of spinal instability. These dogs should not be bred. Some breeders will also xray puppies at 6-8 weeks old to confirm the status of their spine for new owners.
Transportation options
Sneaky Little Sausages will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Sneaky Little Sausages supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
I’m Samantha, a work from home mum of 2 and fanatic about Dachshunds, having grown up with dogs all my life.
Why we got involved in breeding
We set up a breeding programme to enrich our lives as a family and those of others, who we know will continue to share the love for this amazing breed. Both our teenage daughters are autistic and having dogs around brings them so much joy and helps ease their anxiety.
Our special touch
We put lots of quality time into our puppies and finding the best homes with the right family is our top priority. We will also be supportive to consider families with children with special needs, as we know this breed will be very loving and accommodating.
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State registration
BIN0007733464709
Association
MDBA
Association number
30840
Prefix
Sneaky Little Sausages
Breeding since
2018
A$4,000 - A$6,000