If you are contemplating breeding your dachshund please think long and hard about your reasons.
 | When you breed your bitch you are putting her at risk. |
| You may lose your bitch and you might even lose her puppies. |
| Breeding is expensive and rarely do you recover these expenses. |
| You should only breed a litter if you truly believe that you can contribute to the betterment of the breed according to the breed standard as it is published by the Dachshund Club of America. |
| Raising a litter of well adjusted puppies requires a lot of time and energy. |
Please read some of the following to help you decide:
Questions For The Potential Breeder
http://www.learntobreed.com/questions.html
Cost of Whelping a Litter
http://www.learntobreed.com/costs.html
Conformation
Performance
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