Dog Food
We are currently feeding our adults and puppies Diamond Naturals. We loves this food and our dogs do too! This is what your puppy will come with- Diamond Naturals Puppy Chicken and Rice.
Genetic Testing
GenSol's new testing is now available and this will be what we utilize, as well as UC Davis, moving forward. These two testing companies provide breed specific tests for Dachshunds.
So what is the deal with genetic testing? Why do it?
According to GenSol, "Canine genetic testing enables breeders, Veterinarians, and pet parents to make responsible breeding and healthcare decisions."
In addition, "Genetic testing of the breeding pair is an essential step for responsible breeding. It limits genetically inherited conditions by allowing breeders to make an informed selection of the breeding pair and provides a clear assessment of the known risks for each puppy."
Genetic testing is fairly new (available less than ten years) and continues to evolve rapidly.
To help ensure best breeding practices, we choose to test our breeding pairs with breed specific tests offered through GenSol and UCDavis.
At times we also use Embark and Optimal Selection.