Danford’s First Class Dachshunds
Meet the breeder
I'm Chelsy & Nathan D., the breeder behind Danford’s First Class Dachshunds located in Pittsfield, MA. Danford’s First Class Dachshunds is committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. They fell in love with the breed because of their intelligence and personality. There’s hardly a better feeling than being able to share them with other families that will love them the way that DFC Dachshunds does!
Q. & A. with Chelsy & Nathan
Why did you start breeding?
When Chelsy bought her first Dachshund, Patches she knew that this was her heart breed. When Nathan and Chelsy started dating, he never thought he would love a small dog the way he does Dachshunds. So for the past 5 years Chelsy has been researching and learning everything she could about the breed. That’s when Nathan and Chelsy decided to start DFC Dachshunds!What makes your program special?
DFC Dachshunds is special because every single one of the dogs in the program is their pets. They get treated no differently than their other dogs who aren’t in the program. They enjoy running out in their fenced in yard, sleeping on the couch in a giant Dachshund pile, and they have more toys than they know what to do with. On top of DFC Dachshunds treating their pets like royalty, each breeding dog is genetically health tested through Embark Vet!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, black, chocolate, black and tan, chocolate and tan, and black and cream. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Oatmeal
Went homeFemale
Ollie
Went homeMale
Rosa
Went homeFemale
Honey
Went homeFemale
Wallie
Went homeMale
Nugget
Went homeMale
Harry
Went homeMale
Darcy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Chelsy & Nathan
Chelsy & Nathan has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $875 non-refundable deposit and between $2,625 - $3,625 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a 2 year health guarantee, 30 days free of pet health insurance through Trupanion, first and second round of vaccinations, they will be dewormed, a health certificate from the vet and a puppy go home bag with a ton of goodies! Deposits are due by 4 weeks of age. All deposits are NON-refundable. If you are unable to commit to the puppy from initial deposit, you may roll over to a different puppy and it is good for one year from the date transferred.”
Contract & health guarantee
Chelsy & Nathan may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Chelsy & Nathan offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Chelsy & Nathan directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Chelsy & Nathan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pittsfield, MA
322 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albany Airport
320 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Chelsy & Nathan can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Chelsy & Nathan
Chelsy & Nathan has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Chelsy & Nathan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Chelsy & Nathan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Danford’s First Class Dachshunds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Muddpie, mom
Dachshund
About Muddpie
Muddpie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsy & Nathan decided to make her part of their program. Chelsy & Nathan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Lina, mom
Dachshund
About Lina
Lina is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsy & Nathan decided to make her part of their program. Chelsy & Nathan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.Apollo, dad
Dachshund
About Apollo
Apollo is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Chelsy & Nathan decided to make him part of their program. Chelsy & Nathan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.Rambo, dad
Dachshund
About Rambo
Rambo is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Chelsy & Nathan decided to make him part of their program. Chelsy & Nathan has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Danford’s First Class Dachshunds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Dachshunds.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Temperament Test
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
