What sort of enrichment activities do your animals and litters have?
We provide a range of enrichment activities to support our puppies’ mental and physical development from an early age. These activities help build confidence, curiosity, and important life skills. Some of the enrichment we include: 🧠 Interactive toys and problem-solving games (e.g., treat puzzles) 👃 Scent exploration with different textures, objects, and safe outdoor smells 🎵 Exposure to various sounds like music, TV, kids playing, and common household noise 🧸 Rotating toys and play stations to keep their environment stimulating 🐾 Supervised outdoor play on grass and different surfaces for sensory development 💬 Human interaction and cuddles to develop trust and attachment 🐶 Mild challenges like tunnels or gentle climbing to boost coordination and confidence We believe enrichment is key to raising happy, resilient puppies who adapt well to new environments and families.
How do you socialise your animals?
Our puppies are raised in our home as part of the family, which means they’re exposed to a wide variety of everyday sights, sounds, and experiences from an early age. This includes: 🧒 Regular handling by children 🐱 Interaction with our family cat 🎵 Exposure to household noises like the vacuum, TV, and kitchen sounds 🧸 Gentle introduction to new people and supervised play 🚗 Short car rides to help prepare them for travel 🐾 Early toilet training and playtime in different indoor and outdoor environments By the time our puppies are ready to go home, they are confident, well-adjusted, and used to a loving, busy household. Our goal is to give them the best start in life so they can thrive in yours.
What health checks have you undertaken on your breeding animals and your litters?
Both of our breeding dogs, Bonnie and Clyde, have undergone full DNA testing and are clear of all testable genetic conditions relevant to miniature dachshunds. This ensures that none of their puppies are at risk of inheritable diseases. For our litters, each puppy receives: ✅ A full vet health check prior to going home 💉 First vaccination 🆔 Microchipping 🧼 Worming every 2 weeks from 2 weeks of age We work closely with our local vet to ensure all puppies are developing well, and we are always happy to provide documentation or speak with you about the health of our dogs and pups. Health and wellbeing are our top priorities.
What comes with your take home packs for your litters?
🐾 Puppy Care Information Sheet (feeding schedule, settling tips, toilet training advice) 🐶 A sample of their current premium puppy food 🧸 Comfort toy or blanket with mum and littermates’ scent 📄 Vaccination record, microchip paperwork & vet health check certificate 📘 Ongoing support from us as your breeder — we’re only ever a message away!
Tell us about why you breed and what your breeding goals are
At JC Miniature Dachshunds, we breed out of a genuine love for the breed and a strong commitment to raising healthy, well-adjusted companions. Our dachshunds are part of our family, and we aim to give each puppy the best possible start to life — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our breeding goals are to: 🧬 Preserve and improve the miniature dachshund breed by focusing on health, temperament, and conformation ❤️ Raise puppies in a loving home environment so they grow into confident, affectionate, and social companions ✅ Ensure ethical, responsible breeding practices, including DNA testing, veterinary care, and proper socialisation 👨👩👧👦 Match each puppy with the right family to ensure lifelong happiness for both the dog and their humans Breeding is not just a hobby — it’s a passion and a responsibility we take seriously. We’re proud to raise puppies who become cherished family members in loving homes.
What other information would you like your buyers to know
We want our puppy families to feel supported, informed, and confident in their decision. Here are a few important things we’d love you to know: 🐾 We’re here for the long run — Whether it’s your first puppy or your fifth, we offer ongoing support and are always happy to answer questions, even after your puppy goes home. 🧬 Health and welfare come first — We breed on a small scale to ensure the best care and attention for every dog and puppy. All breeding dogs are DNA tested, and puppies are vet-checked, vaccinated, wormed, and microchipped before leaving. 🏡 Home-raised with love — Our puppies grow up in a family environment, not in kennels. They are used to household life, kids, cats, and lots of cuddles. 📚 We care about education — We provide detailed puppy packs, including feeding guides, settling-in tips, and support with toilet training and routines. ❤️ Responsible homes only — We care deeply about where our puppies go. We ask questions to ensure the best fit, and we love updates as your puppy grows! We’re proud of our dogs and the care we put into raising them, and we want every puppy to go to a home where they will be truly loved and cherished.
