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| Last Updated June 1, 2008 Questions? Comments? Email Webmaster! ©2005 MWDC DISCLAIMER: All information contained within this website is provided for recreational and educational purposes only. The appearance of an external hyperlink does not constitute endorsement by the Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club. The Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club makes no endorsements, or guarantees, expressed or implied, as to the condition or quality of any dogs offered, the ethics of any breeder or rescue person, or the accuracy of any information in external linkages. |
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MWDC has several reputable member breeders of quality Dachshunds. However, the Metropolitan Washington Dachshund Club makes no warranties regarding the health of any Dachshund provided by its members and has no liablility to any one who purchases a Dachshund from its members. Please read our guidelines for a Responsible Breeder. |
| A responsible breeder is the best source for a well-bred, healthy dog. The breeder will carefully select the parents of each litter to emphasize desirable attributes and minimize faults in their progeny. Some people breed dogs only to produce puppies to sell. These individuals have no regard for the advancement of that breed; they are motivated solely by profit. Responsible breeders will never breed a litter without considering the advancement of the breed. Each litter should improve the quality of breeding stock, resulting in healthy puppies with improved breed soundness- that is, physical and mental health- that are an advancement toward the ideal. Another good reason to buy a puppy from a breeder is that it gives you the opportunity to interact with the puppy's siblings and dam, also possibly the sire. You can, therefore, form a general impression of what the future holds for the puppy you take home. Buying from a breeder means that you are part of an extended family. Most breeders expect a call if the dog has a crisis at any stage in its life, so they can help you understand and cope with the problem. This can be especially comforting for the first time dog owners who can't even imagine what kinds of questions they'll have in the future. Examine the premises to make sure they are clean and that the dogs appear to be well cared for. Puppies should be clean, well fed, lively and friendly, without any signs of illness such as runny nose or eyes, skin sores, or dirty ears or fleas. Remember… A responsible breeder will spend time interviewing you to determine how the puppy will be kept (e.g. fenced yard, sleeping arrangements, etc.) The presence of other animals, the presence of children, and other circumstances involving the well-being of the puppy. A responsible breeder is more concerned about the welfare of the puppy than about selling you a puppy, and this concern will be readily apparent in discussions with you. A responsible breeder will probably insist that you neuter your pet puppy. A responsible breeder will welcome a visit to the kennel or home before committing to the purchase and will enthusiastically show you all of the dogs and puppies so that you can see the type of dogs he/she breeds. A responsible breeder will provide a pedigree, health records and feeding instructions. There will also be a sales contract which obligates you to contact the breeder if you cannot continue to care for it at any time during its life, rather than abandoning the dog or placing it in a shelter. A responsible breeder will spend time with you answering your questions, especially regarding care and feeding, pedigree, and health issues. A responsible breeder will not hesitate to recommend another breed to you if it is felt that the dachshund is not the right breed for you. A responsible breeder will not hesitate to recommend you to another responsible breeder if he/she does not have the right puppy for you. |
| Guidelines for selecting a Responsible Breeder |
| MWDC Member Breeders |
| Bill Gorodner & Lloyd Alton Leesburg, Virginia Miniature Wires billoydsgings@aol.com www.Gingskennel.com Ging's Kennel 703-777-3535 Connie & Gary Fisher Berryville, Virginia Standard Longs fshltd@wildblue.net or Beldachs@gmail.com www.Beldachs.com Beldachs Between the Hills 540-955-4233 Dianne and Andy Kostic Brandy Station, Virginia Standard Longs, Smooths, & Wires dollidachs@hotmail.com 540-825-7710 Helen "DeeDee" Clarke Hume, Virginia Miniature Smooths & Longs admin@deedachs.com 540-364-3514 Kathy Klimkiewicz Laurel, MD Standard Smooths & Mini Smooths kklimkiewicz@usgs.gov Bencelia Dachshunds 301-776-6737 (after 8 pm on weekdays) Contact via phone preferred please. |