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Finding a responsible dachshund breeder who prioritizes genetic and physical health testing is the best way to avoid future heartbreaks and vet bills. The Dachshund Club of America (DCA) recommends specific health evaluations for the breed, including patella, cardiac, and ophthalmologist evaluations, alongside DNA…
Finding a responsible dachshund breeder who prioritizes genetic and physical health testing is the best way to avoid future heartbreaks and vet bills. The Dachshund Club of America (DCA) recommends specific health evaluations for the breed, including patella, cardiac, and ophthalmologist evaluations, alongside DNA panels.
Where to Look for Health-Tested Dachshund Breeders
Essential Health Tests to Ask For
When speaking with a breeder, make sure they can provide documentation for:
To help narrow down your search, let me know:
- **Heartfelt Dachshunds** - 650 McLean Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358 - **Cherished Dachshunds** - 440 W Raleigh St, Bennett, NC 27208 - **County Line Kennels Mini Dachshunds** - 4173 L Lawrence Trail, Graham, NC 27253
Absolutely. Since you’re in the Pembroke, NC area, I’d focus first on breeders within a reasonable driving distance—but I would not treat a breeder’s claim of “health tested” as sufficient on its own.
The Dachshund Club of America (DCA) recommends looking for breeders who provide health records and pedigrees, let you visit the dogs/puppies, ask you questions about your home, and take the dog back if you can no longer care for it.
Important: I haven't verified that each of these breeders actually has documented parent health testing, so I wouldn't put down a deposit based merely on their local-business listing. The DCA itself explicitly says its breeder directory is not a guarantee of a breeder's health practices.
For each breeder, I'd ask:
The AKC Breeder of Merit program is another useful signal because participating breeders must certify that they perform applicable parent-club-recommended health screenings; however, I'd still verify the individual dogs' records.
The DCA also maintains a breeder directory by state and has a dedicated breeder-referral contact, which is a good place to cross-check breeders.
If you tell me (1) miniature or standard, (2) smooth/long/wire hair, and (3) how far you're willing to drive from Pembroke (e.g. 100, 250, or 500 miles), I can dig much deeper and make you a shortlist of breeders with verifiable health-testing records and current/expected puppies, rather than just giving you breeder-directory names.
- **Nuforest Dachshunds** - Susan Buck, 1410 Ramona St, Ramona, CA 92065, United States - **Desert Sunset Dachshunds** - Phelan, CA 92329 - **Magnolia Dachshunds** - N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084, United States
Absolutely. Since you appear to be in the San Diego area, I’d prioritize Southern California breeders where the parents’ health testing can be independently verified, rather than simply looking for puppies advertised as “healthy.”
There are also several breeders farther north listed by the Dachshund Club of America. For example, Glenavan Miniature Longhairs explicitly states that all breeding stock is health tested, while Schoolhouse Dachshunds says its dogs are OFA and genetically health tested.
The important distinction is “health tested parents” vs. “puppy has been vet checked.” A routine puppy exam doesn't tell you whether the parents were appropriately screened for inherited problems.
The Dachshund Club of America recommends health screening for the breed and encourages breeders to participate in the OFA/CHIC program.
I'd ask any breeder:
A particularly good sign is a breeder who happily gives you the parents' registered names and lets you independently verify the results. The DCA also says responsible breeders should welcome visits, provide health records and a contract, and be more concerned with the puppy's welfare than simply making a sale.
If you tell me miniature or standard, smooth/longhair/wirehair, your preferred sex, and how far you're willing to drive from San Diego, I can narrow this down to breeders with puppies/litters currently available and documented health testing, rather than just giving you a directory.
Finding a responsible Dachshund breeder who prioritizes genetic and physical health testing is the best way to prevent future heartbreak and costly vet bills. Ethical breeders test for common breed-specific concerns like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cvd (cardiovascular issues), patellar luxation, and…
Finding a responsible Dachshund breeder who prioritizes genetic and physical health testing is the best way to prevent future heartbreak and costly vet bills. Ethical breeders test for common breed-specific concerns like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), cvd (cardiovascular issues), patellar luxation, and back/intervertebral disc considerations.
Where to Find Health-Testing Dachshund Breeders
Key Health Tests to Ask Breeders For
When speaking with a breeder, don't just ask if they "vet check" their puppies. Ask for proof of parent-level testing:
If you share your state or region , I can help you look up local breed-specific clubs or specific verified preservation breeders near you.
Absolutely. Since you’re around the Yonkers/NYC area, I searched breeders in the broader NY/NJ/PA region and looked specifically for programs that **publicly report health testing**, rather than simply advertising puppies as “healthy.” ### My strongest leads 1. **Infinity Dachshunds — Hauppauge, NY**
Absolutely. Since you’re around the Yonkers/NYC area, I searched breeders in the broader NY/NJ/PA region and looked specifically for programs that publicly report health testing, rather than simply advertising puppies as “healthy.”
Infinity Dachshunds — Hauppauge, NY
This would be my first breeder to contact.
Vom Weberschloesschen German Mini Longhair Dachshunds — Reinholds, PA
Township line Dachshunds & Brittanys — Nazareth, PA
Vom Herz Hundekinder (VHH) — Pennsylvania
Don't take a breeder's phrase “health tested” at face value. OFA/CHIC records are much more useful. OFA specifically recommends searching the parents' names in its database; its database contains publicly available screening results, and a CHIC number means the dog completed the breed's recommended screening protocol with results made public.
The Dachshund Club of America (DCA) also maintains a breeder directory and says responsible breeders should provide health records, pedigrees, contracts, and allow prospective owners to visit and meet the dogs.
Ask the breeder:
A reputable breeder should be comfortable answering these questions rather than pressuring you to put down a deposit.
If you tell me (1) miniature or standard, (2) smooth/longhair/wirehair, (3) preferred colors, and (4) how far you're willing to drive from Yonkers, I can narrow this down to 5–10 specific breeders with current/expected 2026 litters and their health-testing records.
Finding a responsible dachshund breeder who prioritizes transparent health testing is essential for mitigating common breed concerns like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), patellar luxation, cardiac issues, and back…
Finding a responsible dachshund breeder who prioritizes transparent health testing is essential for mitigating common breed concerns like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), patellar luxation, cardiac issues, and back vulnerabilities.
Ethical preservation breeders typically combine physical orthopedic/eye evaluations with DNA panels . When evaluating breeders, look for those who register and clear their dogs through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) database or provide verifiable Embark Vet panels.
Where to Look for Verified Health-Testing Breeders
Health Testing Checklist to Ask Breeders For
To help narrow down your search, could you share:
Finding a truly health-testing, ethical dachshund breeder takes a bit of digging, as many online listings feature commercial or backyard breeders who do little more than a basic vet check.[[1]](https://www.facebook.com/groups/306072839512078/posts/25885892294436781/) What to Look For: Real Health Testing The…
Finding a truly health-testing, ethical dachshund breeder takes a bit of digging, as many online listings feature commercial or backyard breeders who do little more than a basic vet check.
What to Look For: Real Health Testing
The Dachshund Club of America (DCA) (the official parent club in the U.S.) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommend specific pre-breeding screenings. A responsible breeder should have verifiable results for the parents:
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding a Breeder
If you let me know your state or region , I can help you look for local breed clubs or regional Dachshund Club of America affiliate contacts near you.
Absolutely. Since you’re in the South Bay/Bay Area, I’d prioritize breeders who can **document health testing on the actual sire and dam**, rather than relying only on a general “health guarantee.” ### Best leads I found - League of Doxies — Campbell, CA. This is particularly convenient for you geographically and…
Absolutely. Since you’re in the South Bay/Bay Area, I’d prioritize breeders who can document health testing on the actual sire and dam, rather than relying only on a general “health guarantee.”
League of Doxies — Campbell, CA. This is particularly convenient for you geographically and specializes in miniature Dachshunds. I would contact them, but verify the specific OFA/health records before putting down a deposit, because I wasn't able to independently confirm their testing from the sources I found.
Signature Miniature Dachshunds — Sonoma County. Their site says they are a preservation breeder of miniature Dachshunds and that breeding dogs receive OFA and DNA health screening. Their dogs' pages include OFA/CHIC information and Embark results.
Jean & Mae Doxies — Redding, CA. They breed long-haired Dachshunds and state that their dogs receive OFA testing and Embark genetic testing. Their Good Dog profile also lists OFA-registered eye certification (CAER) and genetic testing. Their 2026 waiting list is reportedly full, with the next opening expected in 2027.
Delta Dachshunds — California. This one stands out because the breeder specifically says all breeding parents are fully OFA CHIC health tested, rather than merely saying they do DNA testing. They breed miniature Dachshunds and emphasize conformation, structure and temperament.
Dandydox Dachshunds — California. Their reported testing includes OFA-registered eye exams, cardiac evaluation, patellar luxation testing, and PRA-crd1 genetic testing. That's a substantially more comprehensive-looking testing program than a breeder doing only an Embark panel.
The Dach House — California. Their breeding dogs include testing such as Embark, OFA-registered eye certification, patellar evaluation and cardiac evaluation.
For a Dachshund, I'd be much more comfortable with a breeder who can give you actual OFA certificates/results for both parents, plus appropriate DNA testing. The Dachshund Club of California specifically points prospective buyers toward preservation breeders who health-screen through OFA and perform genetic testing.
One important distinction: Embark alone isn't the same thing as a comprehensive breeding-health program. I'd ask for:
If you tell me miniature vs. standard, smooth/long/wire coat, and your maximum driving distance from the South Bay (e.g. 1, 3, or 5 hours), I can narrow this down to 5–10 breeders and check their current/upcoming puppy availability, health-testing records, prices, and waiting lists.
Absolutely. Since you’re in the Hampton, VA area, I searched Virginia and nearby NC/WV breeders with an emphasis on **actual health testing of the breeding dogs**, rather than simply saying the puppies are “vet checked.” A particularly important point: the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) says a Dachshund…
Absolutely. Since you’re in the Hampton, VA area, I searched Virginia and nearby NC/WV breeders with an emphasis on actual health testing of the breeding dogs, rather than simply saying the puppies are “vet checked.”
A particularly important point: the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) says a Dachshund breeder following the breed-specific CHIC protocol should have the recommended screening results publicly available. A CHIC number means the required tests were performed and published—it does not itself mean every result was normal.
1. Long Mountain Long Dogs — Franklin, WV
This is the strongest match I found. Their program specifically says they complete all OFA testing for CHIC, and their individual breeding dogs show testing including patellas, cardiac evaluation, eye/CAER certification and genetic testing. Their Good Dog profile also lists their health testing as “Excellent.”
They're in West Virginia, but the breeder describes themselves as conveniently located for Northern Virginia and the Eastern Seaboard, so they're a reasonable road-trip option from Hampton.
2. Harewood Kennel — Seagrove, NC
Another one I'd put high on the list. Harewood breeds standard and miniature longhaired and wirehaired Dachshunds and says its breeding dogs receive the Dachshund Club of America's recommended testing for eyes, heart and patellas. They also have extensively titled dogs, including Westminster and national-level winners, which is a nice indication that they're breeding toward structure and temperament rather than unusual colors alone.
3. Elegant Dachshunds-Eledox — Washington, NC
This is another nearby NC program worth contacting. The search results indicate an in-home program focused on miniature Dachshunds, early socialization and documented health practices. I'd put this one in the “contact them and verify the actual OFA records before putting down a deposit” category rather than ranking it alongside Long Mountain yet.
4. County Line Kennels Mini Dachshunds — Graham, NC
They specifically state that they test breeding dogs for IVDD, Cord1-PRA and Lafora disease, and their puppies are raised in the home. countylinekennelsminidachshunds.com However, I'd ask them for the actual test documentation/OFA numbers and verify it independently before considering a puppy.
Virginia Dachshunds — Blacksburg, VA
They are a small family program breeding miniature Dachshunds and are unusually transparent about their health philosophy. They report annual veterinary health clearances and Embark genetic testing, and specifically discuss the DCA recommendations for eye, cardiac and knee testing as well as IVDD, Lafora and PRA.
The caveat is that I don't see the same level of publicly documented OFA/CHIC results for the current breeding dogs that I found with Long Mountain. Their litter page does show an “OFA Health Registry” alongside Embark results for a past pairing, though.
For a Dachshund, I would not consider “AKC registered,” “vet checked,” or “DNA tested through Embark” by themselves sufficient.
I'd ask the breeder for the registered names/OFA numbers of both parents and verify:
And I'd specifically ask “Can you give me the OFA numbers for the sire and dam of the litter I'm considering?” rather than accepting screenshots or verbal assurances. OFA's database is designed precisely so prospective owners can check those results themselves.
If you tell me (1) miniature or standard, (2) smooth/long/wire hair, (3) preferred sex, and (4) how far you're willing to drive from Hampton, I can narrow this down to 5–10 breeders and look specifically for ones with upcoming/current litters and documented health testing.
To find healthy dachshund puppies from a verified preservation breeder, your best approach is to `check dedicated breed club directories or ethical screening platforms that mandate parent health evaluations` . Recommended health screens for dachshunds from the national parent club include **patella evaluations,…
To find healthy dachshund puppies from a verified preservation breeder, your best approach is to check dedicated breed club directories or ethical screening platforms that mandate parent health evaluations . Recommended health screens for dachshunds from the national parent club include patella evaluations, cardiac exams, and ophthalmologist evaluations , alongside genetic panels (like Embark) for conditions like PRA-prcd. Reputable breeders typically register their passing results with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
Top-tier avenues and verified examples to source a health-tested dachshund puppy include:
If you share your state or region , I can help you look up local breed club contacts or specific health-tested litters closer to your location.
