I Take Good Care Of My Puppies
Our relationship with you extends far beyond the day you bring your Dachshund puppy home. While we strive for perfection in the health of our puppies, factors like genetics, diet, exercise, and overall care play a crucial role. Although we cannot guarantee a completely problem-free life for your puppy, we are committed to providing you with a healthy and happy Dachshund.
Your care is essential. We recommend a veterinary checkup within the first week of bringing your puppy home. If any issues arise, please contact us. You have a seven-day return policy for a full refund. After seven days, returns are possible at your expense, but refunds will not be issued. We will find a loving new home for your Dachshund. If you ever need to rehome your puppy, it must return to Wilfred Doxie Dlight. All post-pickup costs are your responsibility.
Every Dachshund puppy comes with a 10-day health guarantee. A veterinary checkup is required within four days of receiving your puppy. If a pre-existing illness is diagnosed within 10 days, please contact us immediately. We guarantee the health and well-being of our Dachshunds at the time of shipment. Our commitment to you continues long after you bring your puppy home. While we aim for perfection, unexpected health issues can occur.
We understand the emotional bond between you and your Dachshund. In the unfortunate event of death or a debilitating health condition within one year, we will replace your puppy with one of equal value at no cost. A veterinarian’s certificate confirming the cause of death or illness is required.
HEALTH TESTS
We conduct all of the following health tests which we consider to be important for our Dachshund
BOAS Exercise Tolerance Test​
The BOAS Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT) is a method used to assess the severity of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in dogs. It involves monitoring a dog's breathing before, during, and after a standardized exercise period. How it's done: Controlled exercise: The dog is made to trot at a steady pace (usually around 4-5 mph) on a treadmill for three minutes. Breathing assessment: Respiratory rate and effort are evaluated both before and immediately after the exercise. Why it's important: Detecting BOAS: While some signs of BOAS might not be apparent at rest, the ETT can reveal breathing difficulties that occur during exertion. Assessing severity: The test helps determine the degree of airway obstruction. Informing treatment: The results can guide treatment decisions, such as surgery or lifestyle modifications.
Spine Check
We conduct x-rays to identity if our breeding dogs have a high risk of spinal instability.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds.
Hip Dysplasia
We have x-rays taken on our breeding dogs to assess their hips. Dogs with low hip scores have better hips and are less likely to develop problems in the future. Most large and medium sized dog breeds benefit from hip scoring to ensure they are unlikaly to pass hereditary hip problems on to their puppies develop problems in the future and they are unlikely to pass on hip issues to their puppies.
Patellar Luxation
Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint, which can be painful and even require surgery. Our vets examine our breeding dogs for patellar luxation to confirm our dogs are not affected and that their puppies are less likely to develop the condition.
HUU
Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is a genetic disease that causes a build-up of uric acid in the urine, predisposing to painful bladder and kidney stones.
Patellar Luxation
Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint, which can be painful and even require surgery. Our vets examine our breeding dogs for patellar luxation to confirm our dogs are not affected and that their puppies are less likely to develop the condition.
CMR
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (CMR) is a genetic disorder causing local detachment of the retina in young dogs. It does not always cause impaired vision or blindness but can in severe cases. There are three types of CMR affecting different breeds. A DNA test is available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
PRA
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration of the retina and eventually, blindness.
We Provide the Best Service in Industry​
2 Health tested parents, 1st set of vaccinations completed by veterinary clinic, Pet Plus puppy insurance, Comprehensive take home package and more!