Help finding a puppy

jillc · August 02, 2007, 10:46:17 AM

Hello everyone,

I have just begun my search for a dachshund puppy and need a little help. I live in New York City and am not sure where to look for a reputable breeder near my home. I do not have a car (puplic transportation does just fine!) so it is hard for me to travel outside the area to look for pups. My husband and I are looking for our first puppy together and would like to go through a good breeder and have no interest in puppy mills, pet stores etc. But I am having trouble finding anything!

Can anyone help me with information about breeders in my area?

Thanks so much!

Jill

Kelly · August 23, 2007, 11:37:34 AM

Hi There, Have you had any luck in locating a puppy? I am a volunteer with "DACHSHUND RESCUE OF NORTH AMERICA and I'm sure there might be something there you're looking for;simply go to www.drna.org and look at what's available.I have seen in the past where there have been available dogs in New York.

Merion · August 23, 2007, 12:00:18 PM

Here is the Dachshund Club of America breeder referral contact, Vicky Spencer: lorindol@roadrunner.com

There are several breeders for Dachshunds listed for NY.
She should be able to help you.
Good luck on your search!!!
Merion & the ZZ's

Shumard4 · November 09, 2007, 12:23:49 PM

If you haven't found a puppy yet I hope that you will look at rescue. www.drna.org we do get puppies you just have to be patient and transportation can usually be arranged.

BandCMomma · December 11, 2007, 10:31:17 AM

Most of you will probably shoot me down for this, but I found my dream pup on www.puppyfind.com . I feel I was lucky because I found a good breeder, not just a BYB. She's a Vet Tech with years of producing good, healthy, pet-quality pups. We are really pleased with our decision. Maybe, we also just got lucky. I did look at www.puppyfinder.com which is a completely different site that I don't advise, but I'm sure I'll hear it's pretty much the same. I didn't buy my pup unseen or have her shipped, either.

doxielady5569128 · December 11, 2007, 11:57:19 AM

You got really lucky finding a dog from that website. As long as you really research it, I don't see too much harm in going to that website. But, like the others I would go for a rescue first myself. I got my dog Porky from a breeder who I thought was good, and she truly was at the time, but now she has gotten money hungry and her dogs re suffering because of it.

If you do choose a breeder be VERY careful and if it feels wrong, trust your gut feeling. Good luck in your puppy search. I hope you find the perfect one just for you!

BandCMomma · December 11, 2007, 03:25:34 PM

Quote from: doxielady5569128 on December 11, 2007, 11:57:19 AM
You got really lucky finding a dog from that website. As long as you really research it, I don't see too much harm in going to that website. But, like the others I would go for a rescue first myself. I got my dog Porky from a breeder who I thought was good, and she truly was at the time, but now she has gotten money hungry and her dogs re suffering because of it.

If you do choose a breeder be VERY careful and if it feels wrong, trust your gut feeling. Good luck in your puppy search. I hope you find the perfect one just for you!

It felt right from the start and yes, I do know how lucky we got! The vet gave her a :thumb: today, so we are VERY happy! He almost seemed impressed by her, which made me feel awesome-being my 1st Doxie I've ever had. Always have LOVED them, just never had one. Wondering why still!!! Thanks for the info and yes, I'd go with rescue had I not fell in love with my Cali girl. I have a GOOD gut feeling, so it wasn't all about getting caught by the puppy breath!!!

doxielady5569128 · December 12, 2007, 12:14:08 PM

That's great! I hope you didn't think I was telling you that you did the wrong thing in finding your little puppy. I am soo happy that you found your baby girl!! She is adorable!

BandCMomma · December 13, 2007, 02:38:20 AM

Oh no, not at all, just have been harassed for it in another forum

. Some of us with a large family cannot afford a $1,000 pet Dachshund pup, so I searched one out and it worked, bottom line. Oh-and thanks-she is my baby doll-we ADORE her!!! The vet gave her :thumb: and everyone @ the vet wanted to steal her!!!

Jen · January 05, 2008, 04:38:21 PM

If you are still looking for a pup go to http://www.dachshund-dca.org and contact the breeder referral she will be able to give you a list of names of reputable breeders in the NY area.

Good Luck :thumb:

Jen