FAQ's
Q.: What are your hours? When can I see the puppies, parents or kennel?
A.: We are open by appointment only. We live on a farm and I am self employed so I am VERY flexible. Just give me a call. Gena (920) 296-2809. Or send a message!
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Q.: Do the puppies have vaccinations and dewormer?
A.: Yes. The puppies have age appropriate vaccinations and dewormer.
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Q.: What does litter training mean?
A.: The puppies are trained to go in a TRAY not a box. The trays are 24" x 36" x 2" high. The trays have a layer of litter (called Floor Dry or Oil Dry, found at local hardware and farm stores). They are cleaned out twice daily. This helps with keeping the puppies out of cold weather and rain. This also helps by training them to go in a certain area much like a puppy pad, and is similar to the feeling of dirt outside. Puppy pads would be used but with a litter of puppies they become more of a play toy!
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Q.: How long have you been breeding dogs?
A.: I have personally been breeding Miniature Dachshunds since 2007.
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Q.: What is the best food to feed my puppy?
A.: You will get a small bag of food that your puppy is currently eating. You can switch to another brand if you so choose by slowly introducing the new food. When picking puppy food we recommend one with at least 30% protein and 20% fat. Puppies should have puppy food for the first year. After that you can switch to adult food with a minimum of 27% protein and 17% fat.
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Q.: When is the rabies vaccination due?
A.: In the state of Wisconsin, rabies vaccinations are mandatory before 6 months of age. Our vet recommends that you wait until the puppy is 15 weeks of age before getting the rabies vaccination. The second rabies vaccination is then due one year later and then every three years after that. A vet is the only person who can give the Rabies vaccination. Several local pet stores have started "Vaccination Clinics". You can usually walk in and get your puppy or dogs Rabies vaccination at a reduced cost.
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Q.: When do I get my puppy spayed or neutered?
A:. This can be a question for your vet as there are conflicting answers but we recommend puppies get spayed and neutered at 5 to 6 months of age. Females can go into heat at 6 months. Males can breed at 9 months. We recommend Wisconsin Community Veterinarian Center in Madison if you do not want to use your vet. Their contact info is (608) 224-1400. Super easy to set up online and extremely reasonable.
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Q.: Are you a puppy mill?
A.: Although, sadly, there are puppy mills in existence, we are not one. We are state licensed (#469044) and are subject to all of the mandatory regulations set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Trade. This means we have solid flooring, large heated kennels, clean areas, daily care, routine vet exams, routine dental exams, monthly nail trimming, a bathing/grooming routine, socialization, toys, treats and chew sticks, and we are subject to scheduled and unscheduled inspections. We also have heated epoxy floors that are wiped down daily to further pamper our pooches! Tours by appointment. Picture of the kennel is at the bottom of this page.
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Q.: Are the parents on-site?
A.: All parents are on-site.
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Q.: Can I bathe my puppy? And if so what shampoo do I use?
A.: Puppies/adults can have baths but limit them as to not dry out their skin. Use a puppy shampoo or we also recommend using a conditioner for long haired doxies. In general, Doxies do not need to be bathed often. Most importantly your puppy/dog will need nail trims, anal gland expression, ear cleaning, and tartar removing via brushing, chew sticks and/or routine dentals. Doxies are known for dental issues. so it is very important to keep up on the tartar removal.
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Q.: Do Miniature Dachshunds bark a lot?
A.: Yes. They are loyal to their family and do bark when strangers come around. Barking collars work well if you live in an apartment.
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Q.: Do Miniature Dachshunds shed a lot?
A.: Smooth coat, otherwise known as shorthaired doxies do not shed a lot. You may see small hairs. Long haired Miniature Dachshunds do shed a bit more and will require brushing, especially the ears and hind legs.
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Q.: Will my puppy have dew claws?
A.: For the most part the dew claws are removed a few days after whelping. But if the puppy is not thriving well, we will not expose them to more stress by removing the dew claws.
