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We rely upon Embark to genetically test our dachshunds for 177 possible canine mutations, including dachshund specific disease risks. Embark is a research partner of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the official dog DNA test of the Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show. We also test for the genetic coefficient of inbreeding as well as coat color and other body feature traits.
Three long hair litters are expected this fall, 2026! To date, none of my puppies have developed back issues or cancer and we have bred over a hundred puppies over the years.
Ligeti x Ernesto have in the past produced gorgeous puppies together. Both adults are European miniatures, based on chest size rather than weight. This gives their offspring excellent bone density. Their litter is anticipated Sept 15, 2026. Both Ligeti and Ernesto have sweet, loving temperaments and high intelligence.
Ema x Adagio have produces outstanding miniatures in the past together as well. Ema's grandfather, Nico, a red brindle born here, went to Mexico where he was championed as well as his daughter, Bego. Ema (a cream brindle) is out of Bego and back here at the Ranchette in Summerfield, FL. She and Adagio (black and cream brindle) are distantly related and therefore their union is a "line breeding" the way we set the best traits in an excellent line!
Maria (red brindle) x Adagio have produced miniatures together. Maria has had small litters but sweet, excellent puppies. Although both parents are brindles, like Ema and Adagio above, it does not mean all their puppies or any of their litter will be brindle. Brindle is the only pattern I breed for, the only dachshund pattern not associated with a health issue.
Waiting lists for these litters have begun. If you are sincerely interested and would like to be added to a waiting list(s), please let me know your preferred gender, color and size. You can also let me know if you want your puppy before Christmas or after New Years. I like to keep my puppies until they are 12 weeks old, have their first and second set of puppy vaccinations (which will include the Parvo shot) and are microchipped.
No breeder can promise you a color or size. Despite their size, dachshunds physically mature more slowly than other breeds. It takes two years for their long hair coats to mature, so think about all the growing that goes one inside of their bodies during that time. There are many health benefits to waiting to have these puppies neutered or spayed until they are 18 - 24 months, achieving optimal bone density to help protect their back and hips is just one.
Ligeti is a shaded red from my Russian line. She carries for cream.
Ernesto, black and cream, was born in Texas from two parents imported from a South African kennel known for their creams. Black hair in long hair dachshunds is the silkiest of all the colors.
Ema is registered as a red brindle, but you can see in her picture she has a lot of cream and as she has continued to mature the red faded to cream. She has champions in her line both in Mexico and Russia.
Adagio as a puppy at about 10 weeks ( right) and at 2 years (above.) I bred his mother as part of my Russian import line and she went to another kennel where Adagio was born. Adagio is now back at the Ranchette in Summerfield, FL with me and producing outstanding puppies!
Maria as an adult and a six week old puppy. A red brindle, she has produced lovely puppies and several brindles. Her litters are typically very small.
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