Deposits:
We require a minimum of $500 deposit to hold the puppy of your choice (per puppy). This deposit also serves as our guarantee that you will be purchasing the puppy specified, therefore the deposit is non-refundable should you change your mind as we hold the puppy for you while it is on hold. We want to ensure that anyone leaving a deposit is serious and has taken all the responsibility of a new puppy into consideration.
Payments:
We request to have the puppy paid in full by the time he/she is 8 weeks old. If you need to extend payment past 8 weeks, then there will be additional charges for caring for your puppy. We accept personal checks, money orders, and all major credit cards through Paypal. If you choose to use Paypal, please include the 3% surcharge. We are charged this by Paypal on all credit card transactions. All puppies will remain at our home until they are completely paid for. The link to pay via Paypal is included below. All buyers will have to sign our puppy purchase agreement, which is also their written health guarantee.
Pricing:
Our puppies are priced depending on their color, coat, pattern, and gender. Some colors and patterns are more rare and are, therefore, priced accordingly. We feel that our prices are very competitive, especially given the quality of our dogs and the extras we offer. We do not sell bargain puppies, so please do not ask! We offer discounts for multiple puppies bought, and repeat buyers.
We know that our prices are on the higher end, but we caution you to choose wisely when you are selecting your pet. In the case of a Dachshund, you will have your companion on average for 13-14 years, and in the case of a German Shepherd, 7-10 years. One of the most important things to look for is a written health guarantee. Most pet shops and bargain breeders do not guarantee the health of their puppies. While most puppies are very healthy, there can be occasional genetic defects or rare illnesses. Be sure you are covered.
In addition, we always take our new babies that we raise to the vet when they are around 5 days old. At this time, they are checked over by the vet and their dewclaws are removed. Periodically we help place puppies raised by other breeders that may not have dewclaws removed.
Another expense related to your new puppy will be continuing their vaccination series. Young puppies will need a series of 4 puppy shots. We start them with a Vanguard Plus 5 vaccination for their first in the series; this shot covers them against parvo-virus, parainfluenza, canine distemper, and adenovirus type 2. Many vets use this same shot and will charge you anywhere from $50-60 per shot. We are happy to continue your puppy's series of shots for $10 per shot, resulting in a huge savings to you for a series of three additional shots. Do not skimp on your puppy's vaccinations because it will protect them from picking up deadly viruses in public places or from other dogs. They need the full series of shots in order to be fully protected.
Because we take pride in our dogs health and appearance, we feed them the best food available. All of our adult dogs are fed a combination of raw chicken and Timberwolf Organics or Fromm dry food, We do not feed our adults or puppies cheap food and it is reflected in their coats. Raw chicken is great for our dogs' teeth and it provides many essential vitamins and nutrients, as well as lots of protein. Many of our customers have chosen to come back and purchase Timberwolf Organics or Fromm dry food because of the noticeable difference in their dog's coat. All of our adults, including nursing mothers, are fed Timberwolf Organics or Fromm and the puppies are weaned off onto this food as well. As you can see, it is not cheap to take such great care of our dogs and puppies.
We offer many things that bargain breeders and pet shops won't. We offer a written health guarantee; all puppies are vet checked and have their dewclaws removed; they receive their first shot and we will administer additional shots for $10 each; and we feed our dogs and puppies the very best food you can buy.
Most importantly, we want you to be completely satisfied with your puppy. We will always take any puppy or grown dog back and find a new home for them. Please see our lifetime placement policy below.
Picking up your puppy:
Please make arrangements with us to pickup your puppy on the date they are ready to go. If for some reason you cannot pickup your puppy on that date, we will gladly keep him/her for you for a small boarding fee. We will also continue their vaccinations and de-worming while they are with us. If you have not made specific arrangements to pick up your puppy after two weeks, we will assume that this puppy has been made available for others.
Shipping:
You are always welcome to pickup your new puppy here in Parker, CO. Your puppy can be picked up when they are 8-weeks old. However, if you are unable to come to our home, we offer safe airline shipping. We ship throughout the United States at the purchaser's expense. Prices may vary and shipment may be delayed in hot summer months or very cold days. Generally the price to ship in the US is around $250 and up. This price includes airfare, usually Continental, Northwest or Delta Airlines, an FAA approved travel kennel (which you get to keep), a health certificate, and mileage to the airport. We will also include food for the trip as well as enough to get your puppy started at their new home. Pricing for shipping is subject to change at any time and you will be asked to pay the actual costs. Contact us for more information! You will notice that our price to ship is lower than most other breeders.
Pet sitting:
We offer pet sitting services to anyone who has purchased one of our puppies. We will gladly care for your puppy (or now grown dog) for $40/day for one dog, and $20/day for each additional dog. Our home is a safer place for your dog because most kennels carry viruses like kennel cough. Your dog will be let out to play and run with our dogs several times a day for lengthy periods of time. They will be able to socialize while also returning to where they were raised, which is less traumatic than kennels. We do not offer commercial pet sitting services, only requests by our puppy customers.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE PROSPECTIVE BUYERS.
We DO NOT buy or sell puppies from/to PUPPY MILLS, BROKERS, or PET STORES under any circumstances.
Each puppy leaves for their new homes with the following:
1. An AKC registration application.
2. A record of current vaccinations and worming history. Vaccine labels are provided showing lot number & expiration date. Our puppies are vaccinated at 8 weeks of age. If they are still in our possession, they receive shots at 11 & 14 weeks of age.
3. A 7 day money back guarantee for infectious diseases. Verified by your veterinarian & confirmed by our veterinarian.
4. A 12 month guarantee for life-threatening genetic disorders. Confirmed by a veterinarian.
Remember, due to their age, your new puppy may not have had all their required vaccinations yet, and must never be exposed to other pets until your veterinarian has verified that all the pets in your home are completely healthy and free of parasites & infectious diseases. Puppies should also not be taken to dog parks or pet stores until their full series of vaccinations has been completed.
*LIFETIME PLACEMENT POLICY*
Under no circumstances should you ever surrender your dog to an animal shelter! If you should ever find yourself in a situation where you cannot keep your companion, we ask that you contact us, and we will gladly take your companion back!
AKC - American Kennel Club Dachshund Standard
(This taken from AKC's Dachshund Standard)
Dachshund
Hound Group
Breed Standard
General Appearance
Low to ground, long in body and short of leg with robust muscular development, the skin is elastic and pliable without excessive wrinkling. Appearing neither crippled, awkward, nor cramped in his capacity for movement, the Dachshund is well-balanced with bold and confident head carriage and intelligent, alert facial expression. His hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and distinctive build make him well-suited for below-ground work and for beating the bush. His keen nose gives him an advantage over most other breeds for trailing. Note: Inasmuch as the Dachshund is a hunting dog, scars from honorable wounds shall not be considered a fault.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Bred and shown in two sizes, standard and miniature, miniatures are not a separate classification but compete in a class division for "11 pounds and under at 12 months of age and older." Weight of the standard size is usually between 16 and 32 pounds.
Head
Viewed from above or from the side, the head tapers uniformly to the tip of the nose. The eyes are of medium size, almond-shaped and dark-rimmed, with an energetic, pleasant expression; not piercing; very dark in color. The bridge bones over the eyes are strongly prominent. Wall eyes, except in the case of dappled dogs, are a serious fault. The ears are set near the top of the head, not too far forward, of moderate length, rounded, not narrow, pointed, or folded. Their carriage, when animated, is with the forward edge just touching the cheek so that the ears frame the face. The skull is slightly arched, neither too broad nor too narrow, and slopes gradually with little perceptible stop into the finely-formed, slightly arched muzzle. Black is the preferred color of the nose. Lips are tightly stretched, well covering the lower jaw. Nostrils well open. Jaws opening wide and hinged well back of the eyes, with strongly developed bones and teeth. Teeth--Powerful canine teeth; teeth fit closely together in a scissors bite. An even bite is a minor fault. Any other deviation is a serious fault.
Neck
Long, muscular, clean-cut, without dewlap, slightly arched in the nape, flowing gracefully into the shoulders.
Trunk
The trunk is long and fully muscled. When viewed in profile, the back lies in the straightest possible line between the withers and the short very slightly arched loin. A body that hangs loosely between the shoulders is a serious fault. Abdomen--Slightly drawn up.
Forequarters
For effective underground work, the front must be strong, deep, long and cleanly muscled. Forequarters in detail: Chest-- The breastbone is strongly prominent in front so that on either side a depression or dimple appears. When viewed from the front, the thorax appears oval and extends downward to the mid-point of the forearm. The enclosing structure of well-sprung ribs appears full and oval to allow, by its ample capacity, complete development of heart and lungs. The keel merges gradually into the line of the abdomen and extends well beyond the front legs. Viewed in profile, the lowest point of the breast line is covered by the front leg. Shoulder Blades--Long, broad, well-laid back and firmly placed upon the fully developed thorax, closely fitted at the withers, furnished with hard yet pliable muscles. Upper Arm--Ideally the same length as the shoulder blade and at right angles to the latter, strong of bone and hard of muscle, lying close to the ribs, with elbows close to the body, yet capable of free movement. Forearm--Short; supplied with hard yet pliable muscles on the front and outside, with tightly stretched tendons on the inside and at the back, slightly curved inwards. The joints between the forearms and the feet (wrists) are closer together than the shoulder joints, so that the front does not appear absolutely straight. Knuckling over is a disqualifying fault. Feet--Front paws are full, tight, compact, with well-arched toes and tough, thick pads. They may be equally inclined a trifle outward. There are five toes, four in use, close together with a pronounced arch and strong, short nails. Front dewclaws may be removed.
Hindquarters
Strong and cleanly muscled. The pelvis, the thigh, the second thigh, and the metatarsus are ideally the same length and form a series of right angles. From the rear, the thighs are strong and powerful. The legs turn neither in nor out. Metatarsus-- Short and strong, perpendicular to the second thigh bone. When viewed from behind, they are upright and parallel. Feet--Hind Paws--Smaller than the front paws with four compactly closed and arched toes with tough, thick pads. The entire foot points straight ahead and is balanced equally on the ball and not merely on the toes. Rear dewclaws should be removed. Croup--Long, rounded and full, sinking slightly toward the tail. Tail-- Set in continuation of the spine, extending without kinks, twists, or pronounced curvature, and not carried too gaily.
Gait
Fluid and smooth. Forelegs reach well forward, without much lift, in unison with the driving action of hind legs. The correct shoulder assembly and well-fitted elbows allow the long, free stride in front. Viewed from the front, the legs do not move in exact parallel planes, but incline slightly inward to compensate for shortness of leg and width of chest. Hind legs drive on a line with the forelegs, with hocks (metatarsus) turning neither in nor out. The propulsion of the hind leg depends on the dog's ability to carry the hind leg to complete extension. Viewed in profile, the forward reach of the hind leg equals the rear extension. The thrust of correct movement is seen when the rear pads are clearly exposed during rear extension. Feet must travel parallel to the line of motion with no tendency to swing out, cross over, or interfere with each other. Short, choppy movement, rolling or high-stepping gait, close or overly wide coming or going are incorrect. The Dachshund must have agility, freedom of movement, and endurance to do the work for which he was developed.
Temperament
The Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed. Any display of shyness is a serious fault.
Special Characteristics of the Three Coat Varieties
The Dachshund is bred with three varieties of coat: (1) Smooth; (2) Wirehaired; (3) Longhaired and is shown in two sizes, standard and miniature. All three varieties and both sizes must conform to the characteristics already specified. The following features are applicable for each variety:
Smooth Dachshund
Coat--Short, smooth and shining. Should be neither too long nor too thick. Ears not leathery. Tail--Gradually tapered to a point, well but not too richly haired. Long sleek bristles on the underside are considered a patch of strong-growing hair, not a fault. A brush tail is a fault, as is also a partly or wholly hairless tail. Color of Hair--Although base color is immaterial, certain patterns and basic colors predominate. One-colored Dachshunds include red (with or without a shading of interspersed dark hairs or sable) and cream. A small amount of white on the chest is acceptable, but not desirable. Nose and nails--black.
Two-colored Dachshunds include black, chocolate, wild boar, gray (blue) and fawn (Isabella), each with tan markings over the eyes, on the sides of the jaw and underlip, on the inner edge of the ear, front, breast, inside and behind the front legs, on the paws and around the anus, and from there to about one-third to one-half of the length of the tail on the underside. Undue prominence or extreme lightness of tan markings is undesirable. A small amount of white on the chest is acceptable but not desirable. Nose and nails--in the case of black dogs, black; for chocolate and all other colors, dark brown, but self-colored is acceptable.
Dappled Dachshunds--The "single" dapple pattern is expressed as lighter-colored areas contrasting with the darker base color, which may be any acceptable color. Neither the light nor the dark color should predominate. Nose and nails are the same as for one and two-colored Dachshunds. Partial or wholly blue (wall) eyes are as acceptable as dark eyes. A large area of white on the chest of a dapple is permissible. A "double" dapple is one in which varying amounts of white coloring occur over the body in addition to the dapple pattern. Nose and nails: as for one and two-color Dachshunds; partial or wholly self-colored is permissible.
Brindle is a pattern (as opposed to a color) in which black or dark stripes occur over the entire body although in some specimens the pattern may be visible only in the tan points.
Wirehaired Dachshund
Coat-- With the exception of jaw, eyebrows, and ears, the whole body is covered with a uniform tight, short, thick, rough, hard, outer coat but with finer, somewhat softer, shorter hairs (undercoat) everywhere distributed between the coarser hairs. The absence of an undercoat is a fault. The distinctive facial furnishings include a beard and eyebrows. On the ears the hair is shorter than on the body, almost smooth. The general arrangement of the hair is such that the wirehaired Dachshund, when viewed from a distance, resembles the smooth. Any sort of soft hair in the outercoat, wherever found on the body, especially on the top of the head, is a fault. The same is true of long, curly, or wavy hair, or hair that sticks out irregularly in all directions. Tail-- Robust, thickly haired, gradually tapering to a point. A flag tail is a fault. Color of Hair--While the most common colors are wild boar, black and tan, and various shades of red, all colors are admissible. A small amount of white on the chest, although acceptable, is not desirable. Nose and nails--same as for the smooth variety.
Longhaired Dachshund
Coat--The sleek, glistening, often slightly wavy hair is longer under the neck and on the forechest, the underside of the body, the ears, and behind the legs. The coat gives the dog an elegant appearance. Short hair on the ear is not desirable. Too profuse a coat which masks type, equally long hair over the whole body, a curly coat, or a pronounced parting on the back are faults. Tail--Carried gracefully in prolongation of the spine; the hair attains its greatest length here and forms a veritable flag. Color of Hair--Same as for the smooth Dachshund. Nose and nails--same as for the smooth.
The foregoing description is that of the ideal Dachshund. Any deviation from the above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation keeping in mind the importance of the contribution of the various features toward the basic original purpose of the breed.
DISQUALIFICATION
Knuckling over of front legs
This page was last updated: June 12, 2024
Contact Information:
Linda Lane
12746 N. Roundup Rd.
Parker, CO 80138
Home: (303) 841-0427
Cell: (303) 521-6151
