Whispering Pines Farm Miniature Dachshunds

06/21/2024

Happy National Dachshund Day! I am so thankful for the life I live with these crazy, lovable, entertaining doxies! I have met so many wonderful families through this business that I consider our big Dachshund family! I am truly thankful and so very blessed!!!
Update: This little lady has a forever home and is not available.

06/03/2024

So true

05/27/2024

05/15/2024

I’m very proud to announce we passed our AKC Inspection today! The inspector was very impressed with our dogs and puppies, and all the areas we have for them to keep them healthy and happy. He was also impressed with how I do things. He remarked that I was one of the best breeders he has seen… ever! Boy did that make me feel good!!! But, I don’t do this alone. A very special shout out to Kaitlyn, Mellisa and Ann for all their help getting things ready for the inspection. I couldn’t have done it without you!

05/11/2024

Haha I love it!

05/09/2024

Puppy pictures updated on my website with availability! www.wpfarmdoxie.com I will try to load pictures here later today.

04/28/2024

Update: Kaylee had her puppies with no problems! I won’t begin calling deposit holders until the pups are 3 weeks old. If I have any available after that, I will post here and on my website!
Tessa had her puppies yesterday, and Kaylee Hope is having hers today, even though they weren't due until tomorrow and Wednesday respectively. These girls keep me on my toes!

04/21/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
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 see the breeders pictures and videos and the pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. 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. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. 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 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, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different sounds, smells, temperature, animals and people.
Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, possibly decide to have a party with people you don't 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 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 sometimes even Longer! 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!

PLEASE limit guests during the first two weeks. 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 guests to remove their shoes before entering the home to prevent germs from spreading to your new vulnerable puppy.
-have guests sit on the floor/ground and wait until the puppy approaches them. NO squealing and grabbing the puppy, as this is very frightening to them.
- 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 8-13 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 a good amount of time.
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic. They will need to establish who the leader of the pack is in order to feel safe and understand the hierarchy of the family unit.
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input.
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on children around the puppy at all times. The children may need to learn how fragile the puppy is and how scared it may be.
- lastly, most importantly- BE PATIENT. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight.

Outings should be planned after the puppy has received ALL vaccinations and then only at the puppy’s 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. They may be curious and energetic, they may become overwhelmed. Watch the puppy for cues on how to proceed.
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 is 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 feedback and happy 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.

Love your puppy and they will love you 100 times more in return.

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04/13/2024

So true!

Exactly how it started such a longggg time ago 🐾❤️🐾

04/08/2024

Darla had 4 puppies today during the eclipse. So meet her kids Luna, Cosmo, Nova and Apollo! 2 girls and 2 boys. Better pictures to come.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter!

03/23/2024

This is so true!

01/24/2024

These sweethearts are looking for their forever valentines! PM me for details! They are also on my website on the Our Puppies page with prices.

01/11/2024

I have posted puppies on my website. Please go to www.wpfarmdoxie.com for more information. Additionally if you are a deposit holder and ready for a puppy, please message me or text me. Enjoy!!

01/07/2024

The look she gives you when you’re eating 😍😍😍

01/05/2024

Cold weather calls for puppy cuddles ☺️☺️

01/02/2024

“Here’s my best angle! No wait! It’s this angle.” Is what this puppy was definitely thinking when we took these photos!!

What do you think your puppies think when you’re taking their picture? It’s funny because some seem to love being on camera, while others are camera shy!

12/29/2023

Puppy side-eye 👀👀❤️❤️

12/27/2023

We hope you had a very special Christmas this year! Our doggies sure did.

12/23/2023

The momma's and babies spend two weeks in the stack kennels before going into the medium playpens at 3 weeks in the nursery. Usually between 4 and 5 weeks they either go into the large playpens in the living room or they go into the exercise pens in the living room on the floor until 8 weeks. At 8 weeks they go to their new homes!

12/21/2023

It’s been a rough 28 hours for Mouse. She was in labor all day yesterday and finally had a puppy this morning around 2AM. She hadn’t proceeded with the second puppy by the time my vet opened so I took her in for exam and x-ray. Dr Brady and I decided on a c-section and spay. I didnt want Mouse to have to go through labor and delivery again as she had a c-section with the first litter too. It’s more important to me that my dogs are safe, healthy and happy than it is to keep them producing puppies when they have a history of complications. Now it’s recovery and taking care of her beautiful babies. I’m praying she doesn’t reject them. She is still pretty out of it from the surgery and pain medicine. The first puppy looks just like her and is a girl so Im keeping her to continue Mouse’s legacy.