Rondo's Wirehairs
- Arizona
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Donna W., the breeder behind Rondo's Wirehairs located in Arizona. I breed Dachshunds with a focus on health and a desire to better the breed. The health and wellbeing of my puppies is very important to me. I ensure they have everything they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs from veterinary care to socialization and enrichment.
Q. & A. with Donna
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding after falling in love with the Bassett Hounds during the 60s, and later switched to Dachshunds in order to help better the breed and show people what amazing dogs they are.What makes your program special?
The care and wellbeing of my dogs are very important. I am available for the lifetime of that pet by email or phone and willing to help or answer questions to the best of my ability.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 wirehaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red, wild boar, and black and tan. 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
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Donna
Donna 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 $450 non-refundable deposit and between $950 - $1,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration papers, all vaccinations the puppy is old enough to receive prior to going to a new home, a well socialized healthy puppy, health guarantee for 1 year. A packet containing as much information as pertains to the health and wellbeing of ones' dog, training, warnings re: accidental poisoning, treatment and care, and the importance of continued socialization. I am available for the lifetime of the pet by email or phone and willing to help or answer questions to the best of my ability. Deposit is refundable in certain circumstances. I do not ask for a deposit until the puppy is 9-10 weeks of age. Puppies do not leave until 11-12 weeks of age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Donna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Arizona
5635 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
5623 miles away
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More about Donna
Club memberships
Donna is a member of Sahuaro Dachshund Club, Desert Valley Dachshund Club, and Dachshund Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Donna’s links
Donna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rondo's Wirehairs 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
Scarlet, mom
Dachshund
About Scarlet
Scarlet is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna 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.
Bubba, dad
Dachshund
About Bubba
Bubba is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Donna decided to make him part of their program. Donna 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rondo's Wirehairs 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Animal Genetics Panel, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), DNA Profile, Lafora Disease (LD)
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).
