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How do I get Started with breeding dachshunds?
Read some books on breeding. There are several out there (look at any books on breeding, even if they鈥檙e not specifically about breeding dachshunds). Study the dachshund breed standards so you鈥檒l know what is acceptable and what is not. Spend time at the dog shows. You鈥檒l begin to get a feel for the business of dog breeding and showing.
Is being a dachshund breeder a full-time job?
Understand that being a dachshund breeder is a full-time job and you need to take into account where your income will come from outside of your kennel business. X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States.
Are there any health problems with breeding dachshunds?
As a Dachshund breeder, every single dog of yours should be health cleared before being used in your Dachshund breeding program. Dachshunds are a dwarf breed, they can have chondrodysplasia. This intentional breeding of what would otherwise be a disorder has some associated health problems.
Can you breed two dapple dachshunds?
Dachshunds come in many different coat colors and lengths, therefore it is the breeder鈥檚 duty to understand what mixes are recommended, and which ones are disallowed. For example, the breeding of two dapple Dachshunds is almost certainly leading to heavily handicapped puppies.