Tidepool Dachshunds
Council of the City of Sydney, NSW
All puppies allocated
Planning litter for Oct 2026Tidepool Dachshunds accepts payments on RightPaw. What's this?
Hi, I'm Terence H.
At Tidepool Dachshunds, our breeding program is built on a simple philosophy: breed with purpose, raise with love, and support for life. We are dedicated to breeding healthy, well tempered miniature long haired dachshunds that bring a lifetime of companionship, love and laughter to their families. Every pairing is…
All puppies allocated
Newborn & Planned Litters
Meet our Parent Dogs
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Early socialisation is one of the most important parts of our breeding program. From the day they're born, our puppies are raised as part of our family and introduced to the sights, sounds and routines of everyday life. As they grow, every experience is introduced gradually and positively, allowing each puppy to…
Health
The health and wellbeing of our dogs is at the heart of everything we do. As a veterinary nurse, Alex oversees every stage of pregnancy, whelping and puppy development, ensuring every puppy receives knowledgeable, compassionate care from the day they're born. Our breeding dogs receive regular veterinary care, DNA…
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Home environment
Our puppies are born and raised in our home on the Central Coast, where they're surrounded by the sights, sounds and routines of everyday family life from the very beginning. They begin life in our dedicated whelping room before gradually exploring more of our home and backyard as their confidence grows, giving…
Included with our puppies
Every Tidepool puppy goes home with a thoughtfully prepared puppy pack to help make the transition to their new family as smooth as possible. We've included the products we genuinely use and trust ourselves to help make the transition as smooth as possible. Your puppy will receive: • A personalised puppy…
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Tidepool 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
Tidepool Dachshunds conducts 4 additional tests available for the Miniature Dachshund.
Reviews (1 verified buyer)
100% puppy buyers recommended
Dorothea P recommends Tidepool Dachshunds
NSW,6 Oct 2026Verified BuyerHighly professional, friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about being a breeder. All relevant information and communication are provided from the start to the pick up of puppy Otto and ongoing.
Response from Terence6 Oct 2026Thank you so much, Dorothea! It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you and Daina and helping you welcome Otto into your family. We’re so happy he has found such a wonderful home, and we…
Transportation options
Tidepool 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
1. Submit an application or get in touch – Complete the RightPaw application or send us a message to introduce yourself. 2. Meet us via video call – We'll arrange a video call so you can meet us, see the puppies (if they've arrived) and meet their parents. 3. Review our puppy agreement – We'll provide our puppy…
Getting your puppy home
Tidepool 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
International air travel by plane
Supportive of international air transport by plane
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Terence H
Member since Apr 2025
A little about us
We're Alex and Terence, the faces behind Tidepool Dachshunds. What began with one very special dachshund has grown into a breeding program built around health, education and a genuine love for the breed. Alex is a veterinary nurse with a passion for reproduction, genetics and neonatal puppy care, while Terence…
Why we got involved in breeding
It all started with one very special dachshund who completely stole our hearts. We quickly fell in love with the miniature long-haired dachshund breed—their affectionate nature, playful personalities and unwavering loyalty—and knew we wanted to help preserve everything that makes them so special. Breeding became a…
Our special touch
Our dogs have always been family first, and that's something we'll never compromise on. They sleep on our couch, join us on adventures, and are involved in our everyday lives. We believe puppies raised as part of a family become confident, affectionate companions who transition naturally into their own forever homes…
Credentials
State registration
B001092839
Breeding since
2024
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