Welcome to JnA Dachshunds page! I wanted to take a brief moment to introduce myself to all of you and provide my story. I am Jaymee Saldivar and I am 32 years old. I am currently married, to my soul mate, Alfredo. We have 10 dachshunds that are our family and children with 4 paws. I have always been obsessed with the dachshund breed ever since I visited my grampa back in high school. He owned two dachshunds (Lady and Lowboy). I met them and instantly fell in love with the breed. I fell in love with how loyal they were, the stubbornness, they thought they owned the house, they were the masters of the hoomans! They were sweet, loving, caring and fun! What is there not to love about a dachshund? When I met my husband, I immediately said we need to get a dachshund! I must adopt one of my own. Once we bought our house, not even 2 weeks later, I finally owned my first dachshund. However, if any one has owned a dachshund, it never stops at just one. These babies are like potato chips, you seriously cannot have just one. One turned into two….then three….and that is when my love for breeding started. I learned as much as I can in regard to the breed and breeding. The pro’s and con’s and anything I could get my hands on. I wanted to learn everything, so I can share my knowledge with others about this breed! My husband and I started breeding 11 years ago (2012 was when we created JNA Dachshunds) and we have been growing our family one litter at a time. We have been growing this family and small venture and continue to strive for healthy, loving, beautiful puppies to share the dachshund love with others. The minute these babies are born, we show them so much love and affection all the way up until they go to their new furever homes. They are raised as our family, indoors. We start to work on training with the puppies as soon as they start to sponge up the information and start learning. They are socialized with hoomans and the older babies in our pack! These are our babies / children and we raise them with all the attention, love and care! We are located in central valley, California. We are excited to meet new families that come into our life through this sweet breed!
About Dachshunds
Height: 8-9 inches (Standard)
Weight: 16-32 pounds (Standard)
Lifespan: 12-16 years
Dachshunds are a popular breed. Many know them as “weiner dogs,” but they are so much more than that! Dachshunds have a long body, little legs, and a big personality! Though they may seem tiny, this breed makes excellent watchdogs and they also have a bit of a prey drive, so get those tennis balls ready!
When considering a Dachshund, it’s important to keep potential health hazards in mind. Dachshunds should not be allowed to become overweight. This adds extra strain on their elongated bodies which can lead to slipped or ruptured discs.
Dachshunds are relatively clean and odorless dogs and they shed moderately. A weekly brushing should keep their coats in check, but keep in mind that a long-coat pup will require a bit more grooming than a smooth coat.
Dachshunds should be exercised regularly. This helps them keep their muscles strong enough to support their backs. Two walks every day of moderate length should be sufficient. To avoid injury, never allow your Dachshund to run up and down stairs or jump on or off furniture. Because they are very social, Dachshunds don’t do well as outdoor dogs—they want to be with their humans.
Dachshunds are very intelligent but are also independent and often stubborn, so they can be a challenge to train. They love to give and receive affection and do best with positive, reward-based training. They are sensitive and will not react well to harsh commands or punishment. Patience and consistence are key. Dachshunds have an excellent sense of smell as well as a strong prey drive. Because they were bred to stay focused and follow a trail without distraction, if they are busy with something more interesting they may not always pay attention to you.
Generally a healthy breed, the Dachshund can be expected to live 12 to 16 years with proper care, so long as he’s kept on a good diet and has enough exercise to maintain good muscle tone. To prevent disc damage to the Dachshund’s long back, be vigilant about keeping him from becoming overweight, and always monitor his activities to avoid back injury. Like most dogs with drop ears, Dachshunds can get ear infections if their ears aren’t kept clean.
If all of this sounds good to you, you may be the perfect parent for a Dachshund pup!
(Information provided by the AKC)
