What you get when you adopt an UP North puppy.

PUPPY FACTS AND A BASIC INFO

WHY CHOOSE AN UP NORTH DACHSHUND?

When you purchase a puppy from UP North Dachshunds, you are getting a thoughtfully bred dog backed by proven pedigrees, careful planning and years of experience.

Most of our puppies have one or both parents who are AKC Champions or Grand Champions. When they do not, those titles are generally found only one generation back. Many of the dogs in our breeding program represent third- and fourth-generation UP North bloodlines.

Maintaining multiple generations allows us to follow the health, structure and temperament of siblings and other relatives—not simply the individual dogs being bred. This helps us recognize patterns and make informed decisions for future generations.

We do not pair dogs randomly for color or cuteness. Every breeding is planned around pedigree, physical structure, health and temperament. Some pairings are considered years in advance as we plan the next two or three generations.

Our goal is to produce conformationally correct, healthy dachshunds with excellent temperaments—dogs that can succeed in the show ring while also becoming wonderful family companions.

All of our dogs live in our home and are raised in a clean, sanitary, family-involved environment.

WHAT DOES MY PUPPY COME WITH?

Before leaving UP North Dachshunds, puppies receive:

• One NeoPar vaccine and two combination vaccines
• A veterinary examination at approximately eight weeks
• A clear fecal test before departure
• Multiple scheduled dewormings
• Preventive treatment for giardia and coccidia
• A health and vaccination record
• A recommended future vaccination and care schedule
• A two-year health guarantee, as outlined in our contract
• A puppy information and record-keeping booklet
• Limited AKC registration unless otherwise agreed
• Lifetime breeder support for questions and advice

Our puppies are also:

• Raised in our home
• Started on pad or litter-box training
• Handled and loved daily
• Introduced to household noises, the vacuum, lawn equipment and unfamiliar objects
• Socialized through age-appropriate experiences
• Thoroughly pre-spoiled before leaving

Each puppy also receives a generous starter package that may include food, dishes, a bed or blanket, toys, a leather collar and leash, a puppy pen, crate, pee-pad tray and additional surprises.

WHEN DO PUPPIES LEAVE?

Our puppies generally leave at approximately 9½ to 10 weeks of age.

Puppies retained longer for show or breeding evaluation may become available at a later age. An older, properly socialized puppy can be an excellent choice, especially for a busy family.

REGISTRATION

All parents are AKC registered, and all litters are registered with the American Kennel Club.

Pet puppies are placed with limited AKC registration on a nonbreeding, spay/neuter agreement unless otherwise stated.

Exceptional show or breeding prospects may be offered with full AKC registration. These placements are considered individually and are generally made with people with whom we have developed a trusted relationship.

You may use any call name you choose. Registered names for show, breeding, obedience or agility prospects must begin with our kennel name.

PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS

We provide updated photographs as time permits. We may also provide occasional videos at our discretion. Families who have reserved a puppy may request a video, and we will make every reasonable effort to provide one when our schedule allows.

RESERVATIONS

We do not hold puppies without a paid reservation fee.

Bringing home a puppy is a serious commitment. Holding a puppy for someone who has not made that commitment may cause the puppy to miss an opportunity with another prepared family.

We may accept reservation fees for first or second choice of male or female puppies after our own breeder selections. If the requested puppy is not produced in that litter, the reservation may be carried forward to a future litter, or the family may select from suitable available puppies.

WAITING LISTS

We receive many inquiries each week, making it difficult to determine who is ready to move forward and who is still gathering information.

Priority is given to families who have completed our process and joined the Priority Wait List with a reservation fee. This allows us to focus on matching committed families with puppies that fit their preferences.

Families who are not yet ready to commit may continue checking our website for breeding announcements and available puppies. Planned breedings, anticipated due dates and litter updates are posted as they become available.

Show prospects may not be posted immediately because they require additional time for evaluation.

HEALTH GUARANTEE AND LIFETIME SUPPORT

Every puppy is covered by our two-year health guarantee for qualifying congenital conditions, as explained in the sales contract.

The health and well-being of every puppy we produce remains important throughout that dog’s life. We ask families to notify us of any significant health concern so we can continue monitoring the health of our bloodlines and make informed breeding decisions.

We also provide lifetime support for questions and advice.

LIFETIME RETURN POLICY

If, at any age and for any reason, you can no longer keep a dog produced by UP North Dachshunds, you must contact us first.

Our dogs are always welcome to return to us. We understand that family emergencies, illness and unexpected life changes can happen. We will care for the dog until an appropriate new home can be found.

We created these lives, and we believe we remain responsible for their well-being throughout their lifetimes.

PUPPY EXAMINATIONS

Puppies are evaluated for visible structural or conformational concerns at birth and again before leaving for their new homes. Any known concern will be disclosed and noted in the sales contract.

Many hereditary conditions cannot be detected in a very young puppy. This is why careful pedigree research, health testing and continued communication with our puppy families are so important.

VACCINATIONS AND PREVENTIVE CARE

Our typical puppy vaccination schedule is:

• Approximately 4–5 weeks: NeoPar
• Approximately 7 weeks: Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv
• Approximately 9 weeks: Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv

DAPPv protects against canine distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza and parvovirus.

Puppies also receive multiple scheduled dewormings before leaving. Each family receives a health record showing exactly what its puppy has received, along with recommendations for future vaccinations, parasite prevention and spaying or neutering.

TRANSPORTATION

We do not currently ship puppies through traditional cargo shipping.

Ground transportation, personal meeting arrangements or delivery with a trusted flight nanny may be available. Transportation costs and arrangements are the buyer’s responsibility.

MALE OR FEMALE?

There can be subtle differences between males and females, but personality and individual temperament generally matter more than sex. Once a dog is spayed or neutered, many sex-related behaviors are greatly reduced.

For most families, choosing the puppy whose temperament best fits their household is more important than choosing strictly by sex.

THE VALUE BEHIND OUR PUPPIES

Our current prices are posted with each available puppy and on our pricing page. Pricing may vary according to coat, color, pattern, pedigree, structure and placement terms.

The purchase price represents much more than the puppy itself. It reflects:

• Carefully selected and proven pedigrees
• Health testing and pedigree research
• Quality care for the parents
• Veterinary care and preventive treatment
• Proper nutrition
• Daily cleaning, handling and socialization
• Vaccinations and health records
• Safe whelping and puppy-raising equipment
• Starter supplies and written information
• Contractual health protection
• The breeder’s experience, integrity and lifetime support

A puppy may share your life for 15 years or longer. Thoughtful breeding and proper early care provide an important foundation for that lifetime.

If a responsibly bred puppy is outside your current budget, we encourage considering a reputable rescue rather than supporting breeders who do not prioritize health, temperament and responsible placement. Regardless of where a dog comes from, every family must be prepared for the lifelong cost of veterinary care.

“I ONLY WANT A PET”

A family companion deserves the same strong foundation as a potential show dog.

Pet puppies receive the same planning, nutrition, veterinary care, socialization and attention as puppies being evaluated for competition. A pet family is investing its heart, time and resources into that puppy for many years, making health and temperament every bit as important.

Our dogs come from AKC-registered pedigrees that frequently include Champions and Grand Champions. These titles demonstrate that dogs within the pedigree have been evaluated by experienced judges against the breed standard.

Only healthy, sound dogs with appropriate temperaments are considered for our breeding program. Acquiring, evaluating, health testing and raising these dogs requires a significant investment, but it helps us produce dachshunds that look, act and move as the breed should.

We do not sacrifice health, temperament or proper care to produce puppies more cheaply.

PET QUALITY AND SHOW QUALITY

We are committed to producing dachshunds with excellent structure, health, temperament and socialization.

Our breeding decisions are made with the goal of producing dogs that exemplify the breed standard and improve future generations. Not every puppy from a quality litter will be retained or shown, which allows some beautiful, well-bred puppies to become family companions.

A pet puppy may have a minor characteristic that makes it less competitive in the show ring, such as eye shape, coat texture or tail carriage. These differences are often so subtle that only an experienced breeder or judge would recognize them. They do not prevent the puppy from becoming a wonderful companion.

“Show prospect” means that, in our opinion at the time of evaluation, the puppy has the potential to compete successfully. It is not a guarantee of a future championship.

Some promising puppies will remain with us because producing the next generation is the reason the litter was planned. When more than one promising puppy is available, we may consider placement with a committed show home.

DO WE SHOW OUR DOGS?

Yes. We own AKC Champions, and several of our dogs have earned points toward their championship titles. We remain actively involved with our dogs through showing, breeding, evaluation and continued education.

OUR BREEDING SCHEDULE

Our females generally have between one and four litters during their lifetimes. Each decision depends on the individual female, how she delivers, how she recovers and how well she handles raising her puppies.

We may breed two appropriate cycles followed by an extended break, but the health and condition of the female always guide the final decision.

We generally produce approximately four to six litters per year. Not every female is bred annually. We may also assist trusted friends with planning or evaluating an occasional breeding.

WHY OUR PUPPIES STAY LONGER

Puppies should never leave their mothers and littermates before eight weeks of age. Early development involves much more than physical growth.

During their first weeks, puppies learn important lessons from their mothers and littermates, including:

• Appropriate play and bite inhibition
• Canine communication
• Confidence and frustration tolerance
• Social boundaries
• How to approach and interact with other dogs

From approximately seven through twelve weeks, puppies continue developing attachments to people and learning from new experiences. Daily handling, individual attention and thoughtful exposure help prepare them for successful family life.

Keeping our puppies until approximately 9½ to 10 weeks allows us to provide additional social development, vaccinations, health evaluation and early training before they transition into their new homes.