Glorious Minis

Q. & A. with John

• Why did you start breeding?

  We love the Dachsund breed. Our dogs have brought us so much joy and happiness that we wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families. We put a lot of effort into raising and socializing healthy puppies, and we take great pride in our program.

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• What makes your program special?

  We can provide extensive knowledge and guidance for any family looking to bring home one of these wonderful doxie puppies. We understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for our puppies. The Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test (PAT) is commonly used. There are 10 items that test for social attraction, following, restraint, social dominance, elevation dominance, retrieving, touch sensitivity, sound sensitivity, sight sensitivity, and stability. Puppies are raised in a climate controlled home air conditioned, heated, spoiled in our king size bed, large fenced outdoor yard to explore, play and exercise beginning at 5 weeks old (or earlier as weather permits), kennel/crate training beginning at early age. Vaccinated: Neopar vaccs at 4, 5 and 7 weeks old Then 5-in-1 vaccines at 8 and 10 weeks which includes protection against canine distemper virus (indicated by the letter D), two types of adenovirus, aka hepatitis and kennel cough (named A, A2, or H), parainfluenza (P), and parvovirus (P). at age 8 and 10 weeks old Microchipped and Registered with AKC Reunite AKC registered with 30 days plus 30 days free AKC pet insurance LIFETIME breeder support LIFETIME congenital and genetic guarantee 5 year health guarantee head to tail ​State-of-the-art socialization techniques beginning at birth Latest whelping and rearing methods to ensure stable, healthy, confident puppies Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) Aptitude testing for temperament (Volhard's Temperament Test) at 5 weeks old Early exposure to audio sounds such as thunder, fireworks, gunfire, alarms, etc. Early exposure to textures, heights, and visual stimulus Confidence building foundations Early Scent Introduction (ESI) Early collar and leash experiences Eating a balanced, traditional hard kibble independently Nails trimmed weekly Dewormed biweekly beginning at 4 weeks old Soft Crating exposure beginning at 4 weeks old Socialization with kids, adults, and other dogs Practice tolerating taking medications such as liquids, pills, and chewables Practice having body manipulations for vet exams including having mouth touched and opened, paws touched, ears touched, tail touched, genitals examined, stomach touched and gently squeezed, eyes examined, etc. Puppies go home with a take-home bag including vet and medical records, toy, blanket with mom's scent, baggie of kibble, treats, tooth brush and more! We pride ourselves on raising calm, tolerant puppies ready for all the chaos and noises homes and life brings. Puppies will be microchipped, AKC registered, and vetted by 8 weeks old. Puppy are assigned to buyers by the breeder based on temperament and personality testing. All puppies will carry "Gods Glory" in their AKC name.

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• 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 piebald, red, fawn (isabella), fawn (isabella) and cream, blue and tan, black and tan, chocolate and tan, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

• Where do your breeding dogs live?

  They live in my home.