October Hounds

Q. & A. with Erin

• Why did you start breeding?

  I think I fell in love with the breed somewhere around the late 80's or early 90's when I read the Howliday Inn series by James Howe. A love for dachshunds runs in our family. Grandparents, parents, siblings, and cousins have owned dachshunds. I brought home my first dachshund in 2002, a smooth black & tan that I named Greta. After getting my second in 2003, a longhaired shaded red named Sable, I was a fully fledged Crazy Dachshund Lady. Seven more dachshunds have joined our family since then. I have always enjoyed educating myself on breed standards and characteristics, and when all of our children grew old enough to be a little more self sufficient, my research took a turn toward personally getting involved in bettering the breed. With our newest addition Sabina, we plan to soon enter the world of AKC conformation shows.

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• What are the different breed sizes in your program?

  Our puppies include miniature and standard sizes. 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, cream, black and tan, chocolate and cream, black and cream, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

• Where do your breeding dogs live?

  They live in my home.