Homebound Dachshunds

                            mcalich7@aol.com  or 717-515-6434            

   I'm a small dachshund breeder in Central Pa., I am not a kennel.  I prefer to raise my doxies right in my home. They are all part of our family. I specialize in long and smooth dachshunds.

Our dachshunds are bred for quality and foremost temperment. Quality before quanity. Socialization is the most important factor to produce the perfect puppy.

 All our puppies go to their new homes prespoiled, up-to-date shots and dewormed. They will go to their new homes with a health certificate provided by my Vet. I send updates & photos to new families every week , until puppies to go to their new homes. Our puppies are all full AKC registered (unless notified in advance). They also come with a 5 generation pedigree, 1 year health guarantee, toys, blanket with mom's scent, puppy care guide with Royal Canin 33 puppy food, photo album of  your puppy from birth till they go home, toys & lots of information about your new bundle of joy.  Our puppies go to their forever homes, at 8 weeks. Our puppies are all vet checked, bathed & their nails are trimmed.They go home with a clean bill of health. 

   I received my first dachshunds 28 years ago, and I fell in love with this wonderful breed. When it's said "dachshunds are addictive", it is sooo true!!!  They are such clowns. There is never a dull moment.  They all have different personalities, different things you love about them. No two dachshunds are alike. You will never find a more devoted or faithful friend! One look into their beautiful eyes & you will fall in love! I could never imagine not sharing my life with these wonderful dogs. They'll make you fall in love instantly!  My husband had never met a dachshund until he meet me. He soon found out instantly, how addictive they are! Yes, he was been bitten by the Doxie Bug too! LOL

 With the help of my husband and my 16, 18 & 20 year old daughters, our puppies are all well socialized and ready for their forever homes. We  feel that when they are born and raised within a family, they are happier. Less likely to be stressed and startled by the "happenings" of regular family life when they do go to their new forever homes. Our puppies get to experience all kinds of household noices, such as vacums, dishwasher, dishes clanging, television, music, etc. So many times as I am cooking dinner, I have a pile of puppies sleeping soundly between my feet. My Cymi still does this! Something she started at 8 weeks old. Our puppies are snuggled and spoiled from birth. They are started on potty pads as soon as they start walking.  Moms are never left alone to whelp, (which can make for some long nights). I start checking her temps. about 2 weeks before she is due. I watch the temps. closely, this is a great method to tell me when she is soon ready to deliver. We are always there to welcome every puppy into the world and to give mom all the love and support she needs. We photograph every puppy & document their  time of birth, color, weight and length.  

 We always fall in love with every one of our puppies. They all have their own unique personality! We love watching them come into their own. They will always hold a special spot in our hearts. Before they are even born we fall in love. There is so much joy watching every one of them coming into the world. Watching them bond and learn from their mom. We love being able to share the short time that we have with them. It's always hard to see them go. But I always know they are going to loving new homes where they will be loved and cherished.  Families send us updates and pictures throughout our puppy's life. This always makes our days, even brighter.  

If you do not see the puppy that you are looking for. Let me know. I will gladly refer you to a breeder that has the same standards and love for this breed, as I do.

                                       References Are Available 

   The colors that may be available are..... reds, black/tans, creams, piebalds and dapples of many colors. We will never produce a double dapple. So, What's Wrong with a Double Dapple? For reasons unknown, the combination of two dapple genes hitting the same area of the dog can be lethal.  Double dapple puppies can be born with no eyes, and/or no ears.   Blindness and/or deafness is also caused by the double dapple gene.  On the other hand, a double dapple can be born with no deformities at all. There are no facts or figures available (that I have found) that tells us how many dogs like this dog have been whelped.  The double dapple pattern is an acceptable pattern that is recognized by AKC.  I feel that even one dog like this is not worth the risk of a million healthy dachshunds.

We do not sell or buy puppies from pet shops, agents, resellers, backyard breeders, kennels or puppy mills!  We prefer to place puppies in family homes however, if you are a reputable breeder of Dachshunds dedicated to breed improvement, we will make "special" sale considerations. Must have good references! Please understand when we ask you screening questions.... it's to help us to protect our puppies undesirable  envirorments! We want all our puppies to go to loving & caring families. This is very  important to us.