Our 17-year-old miniature dachshund is going strong, and our vet keeps saying how healthy our dogs are. One reason, I think, is that we selected puppies with good bloodlines from good breeders.
We've known Jeff and Karyn for 17 years, talked to them at shows, watched their dogs, heard about their careful breeding for health (and conformation), and listened to other dog people talk about Wagsmore's standards. Just last week at the SF Cow Palace dog show other dachshund exhibitors were praising Jeff and Karyn and their dogs.
These are good breeders. They are alert for genetic problems and match up bloodlines to have healthy puppies. They know each of their offspring, can talk about the puppies' personalities, they play with them, and they care about the quality of potential homes.
If you're looking for a miniature long hair dachshund (the best type to have!), Wagsmore is a good place to check out. They don't always have puppies, but when they have dogs available those puppies will have a great shot of being long-lived and happy. read more