Dempsey Dachshunds

23/02/2024

4 weeks old yesterday, will be 8 weeks old 22/03/24. 💗💗💗💗💙 ready to spread their fluffy wings and join loving families!

22/02/2024

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Muster Dogs is back and Bluey's a viewing staple in many Australian homes, so it's no surprise some breeders have noticed an increasing demand for working dogs. But there are a few points to consider before deciding if a working dog is right for you.

20/02/2024

Dinner time! 🐶🌭🤣🤣🤣

20/02/2024

Gosh it's hard work learning to eat...let's play! ❤️💕

19/02/2024

Just some cute pups lounging around after breakfast! Longhaired variations of cream and red....🌭👀❤️😍🏤...sensible 💰

13/02/2024

These fluffy bundles of love and fun are allowed out into the big wide world from 23rd March, '24.
4 longhaired girls:
Chocolate and cream
Black and cream
Chocolate based shaded cream
Shaded cream/red - waiting on dna
1 shaded red longhaired boy
Feel free to pm for more information...❤️

08/02/2024

These fluffy little bundles of love are so hard to get decent photos of....the different varieties of cream in the girls are fascinating....

08/02/2024

So little Midge is still hoping for a new family....enjoying herself in the meantime...❤️💕

07/02/2024

Midge is mixing it with the big girls...still wants a family for love and cuddles! ❤️💕🥰

04/02/2024

Dogs lives are short, too short, but you know that going in. You know the pain is coming, you're going to lose a dog, and there's going to be great anguish, so you live fully in the moment with her, never fail to share her joy or delight in her innocence, because you can't support the illusion that a dog can be your lifelong companion. There's such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love while always aware that it comes with an unbearable price.
Maybe loving dogs is a way we do penance for all the other illusions we allow ourselves and the mistakes we make because of those illusions.

(Art: Photograph of Alain Delon by Benjamin Auger)

03/02/2024

This is so true...it's a matter of perspective and common sense!

30/01/2024

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30/01/2024

Milk bar is OPEN! 😀❤️💕

28/01/2024

Lapping up the air-conditioning! Little cuties are doing so well...have a wonderful mum!❤️💕

26/01/2024

EDIT.....💰 reduced for the best home....

Still 👀❤️🏤🥰

26/01/2024

We have Australia Day puppies!
4 girls and a boy! 💖💖💖💖💙

24/01/2024

Little girl is the last one left! She wants a family of her own....

20/01/2024

This is good advice.

This has been shared by many breeders ( author unknown) it is excellent advice from this breeder.

As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

Realistic Expectations

You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.

Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and being depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now struggling you as the owner need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

Author unknown

16/01/2024

We have exciting news!

Lynx's Teddy and Pansy are expecting. Due 28th January....so excited to see what this combination will produce...💕

04/01/2024

Quick video of morning playtime....❤️💕 both b/t 👀👣🏚

02/01/2024

❤️💕 update! Off to a wonderful family that already have a Dempsey Dashy looking for a BFF! ❤️💕

Unfortunately this little man's family can't take him now.....so he is once again looking for a special human pal! ❤️💙💕

01/01/2024

Butter wouldn't melt! These two are ready to explore new adventures from 13th January '24. 💙❤️

17/12/2023

Kicking back in the air conditioning....💕❤️

17/12/2023

01/12/2023

Two weeks old tomorrow! Eyes starting to open and looking to explore. Definitely longhaired pups in the mix! ❤️💕

28/11/2023

Nothing cuter than a snuggly, cuddly pile of puppies! ❤️💕

18/11/2023

Busy night here! Clever Dixie produced 5 puppies! 2 black and tan pied girls, 1 black and tan girl, 1 black and tan boy and 1 chocolate and tan boy. Now to wait and see which ones are longhaired. ❤️💕 Jack produced the goods once again! 😍❤️💕

25/10/2023

Last little girl....loves cuddles! 💕💖

25/10/2023

All done out after day playing! 💕