If you're welcoming a new dachshund from Jardawn Kennels to your family, congratulations! You've just purchased a lifetime of love. Let me give you some secrets I have learned throughout the years...

Please keep weight off your dachshund. They love to eat everything. Male miniature dachshunds like ours should weigh about 11 pounds, and females about 9 pounds.

Jardawn pups are crate trained. It is humane; it is their safe sanctuary from us crazy people - your peace of mind! No electrical cords to get a hold of, no surprised when you arrive home.

Safe toys for dachshunds are tug ropes and Kong toys. Try to stay away from stuffed toys; they will eat the entire toy, especially the eyes and nose.

Please keep your pup on Natural Balance Dog Food - less stools for you to clean up, and no loose stools. Your puppy loves carrots, so use them as a snack. Some tasty little morsels that they have had include scrambled eggs, raw hamburger, and cottage cheese.

Your puppy needs vitamins. I recommend Pet Tabs - they are easy to find in the pet shops. However they have been raised on NuPro Vitamins. It comes in a powder. I highly recommend this - you just mix it in their food each day.

Please don't ever hesitate to contact me with any questions. I am a breeder and love what I do. Just because you have gone out the door doesn't mean I have forgotten you. I would love to have pictures for my puppy wall to show them off. And if it turns out that, for whatever reason, you cannot keep this pup or dog, please contact me first!



Here's some other important information you should keep in mind about any dog...

A family has its "family doctor" and a dog should have its "Vet". Hopefully, all that will be required are general checkups, routine "shots", screening for parasites, and periodic teeth cleaning, but should a crisis occur, a veterinarian who knows, and has records on your dog is invaluable.

Proper immunization of a dog is essential and your breeder and/or veterinarian will recommend a program of vaccinations against rabies, canine parvo-virus, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, corona-virus and possibly Lyme disease, bordatella, or leptospirosis. Heart-Worm prevention is necessary in many areas.

External parasites such as fleas, ticks, and mites can be troublesome to both the dog and to you, and there are several kinds of internal parasites (worms) which are harmful, especially to puppies. Identification of the exact parasite is needed to select the right remedy.

Too many people try treatment with pet store products, or useless home remedies without knowing what the real problem is! It is safer, more effective, and often cheaper to leave diagnosis and treatment up to a veterinarian.