Catt Farms Longhaired Dachshunds

20/09/2024

I went ahead and brought this fella with me on my quick transport trip if anyone is interested. Leaving TN now heading to NC his brother is getting dropped off in GA tomorrow then off to TX!

20/09/2024

Then there was 1 🥹 everyone loves the dapples but I just love a beautiful black and tan! He’s the only one in the litter that’s a copy and paste of his daddy! This handsome boy would love his own family, he’s ready to play and cuddle! He has been reduced! 🐾🖤

19/09/2024

I’ll be leaving TN tomorrow heading to NC then TX and back. I can transport these 2 beautiful boys along the way!

17/09/2024

These handsome boys are still searching for their forever home. Absolutely beautiful and sweet as peaches!

17/09/2024

Growing up fast!

They’ll be 3 weeks on Thursday 🐾

15/09/2024

** Found Home**

Due to no fault of her own little Daphne is back available. I had someone lined up for her and she’s been on transport with me for the past week, but the person has ghosted me as she was supposed to go home tomorrow. 

07/09/2024

The typical cost of a Dachshund is $150- $3500 depending on if you go to a shelter or reputable breeder.

There’s puppies I would love to add to my program but I can’t afford them and they come with less than what my puppies come with.

Many inquiries have been people wanting cheap, low cost puppies. They complain about prices and want me to take less or tell me they can find a cheaper pup elsewhere. To them I reply…

Breeding is not easy and it surely is not cheap. I do not breed for the money. I am a breeder because I love dachshunds. I want to produce beautiful and loving companions. I want to provide families with the joy of a new puppy & share our love of dachshunds with them. I want everyone to love the weens as much as we do ❤️

Please keep in mind all of the costs that breeders have….

Vet visits, genetic testing, vaccines, ultrasounds, X-rays, blood tests, microchips, high quality food, supplements, toys. The work of socialization & making our dogs good members of society. All this is before the puppies are born.
Pregnant Mama’s need extra food, x-rays, ultrasounds, supplements. Supplies needed to bring pups into this world…whelping pens/areas, blankets, washable potty pads, heating pads, whelping supplies, milk replacers, tube feeding, vaccines, dewormer, puppy pads, microchips and all the extra toys and other supplies for the puppies. Not to mention the countless hours of little or no sleep the first few weeks puppies are on the ground.

This is just some of what goes into breeding. Think about the increase of the electricity bill for heat lamps or fans to circulate air. The cost of cleaning supplies to make sure everyone has a clean and safe environment. Fencing so your dogs don’t run loose and get hurt. Cameras to protect my pets. Gas to transport puppies to new home or just to the vet.

Don’t forget about all of the time and love we give our dogs. Hours of socializing them, so you have a happy, healthy puppy to bring home to your family. These dogs are not money makers, they are a part of our family ❤️🐾

Well bred puppies generally require less vet care. And with a well bred puppy, from an ethical breeder, you get a health guarantee. And an honest, ethical breeder will stand by their guarantee.

So we breeders ask from you, a potential buyer, puppy parent, and forever family member, take all of this information in consideration when inquiring about puppies.

Sincerely,
All Ethical Breeders

05/09/2024

This litter has been the hardest to get good pictures of! They’re always on the move!

Happy 1 week littles 🩵🩷

04/09/2024

Little Penelope is doing great in her new home with her 1/2 brother Moose from Sidnis 2023 litter.

04/09/2024

Week old tomorrow! 🩵🩷

03/09/2024

These 2 beautiful boys are still available, I will be leaving 9/8 and can meet anyone who’s interested along my route.

01/09/2024

Now that’s some good sleep! 💤

31/08/2024

Her 1st litter is here 🐾

30/08/2024

Just got home from a week of transporting. They’ve gotten so big and turned 8 weeks old on Thursday ! The black/ tan male and the blk/tan dapple pie male is still available.

25/08/2024

Don’t forget! I own an animal transport business so I can bring your puppy to you ! 🖤🐾

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21/08/2024

Can’t believe next week we’ll have another precious litter arriving. This will be our 1st time having 2 litters in a year🐾

20/08/2024

Waiting our turn for our 1st vet visit 🐾

19/08/2024

Happy 2nd birthday to our very 1st litter!!!

18/08/2024

1st trip outside to play on the porch 🩷🩵🐾

18/08/2024

Colin and Theo are still looking for their furever home 🩵🩵

16/08/2024

Tutti Frutti getting some lovins from daddy, sweet girl will have her 1st litter in 2 weeks 🐾

15/08/2024

We’re 6 weeks old today and got our 1st sanitary groom! Still 2 boys available! If I needed another male the black and tan boy would not being leaving!

13/08/2024

The many faces of dapple! Always, always color test before breeding especially any shade of cream, or red 🐾

13/08/2024

Sometimes you just want to snuggle with mom 🥰

12/08/2024

Gunther enjoys sitting at the window watching the horses graze 🖤

09/08/2024

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 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. Different 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 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!
- 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 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 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
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on puppy at all times when around children.
- 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 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 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.
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09/08/2024

We’re a small AKC hobby breeder located in Waynesboro, TN 🐾

09/08/2024

Daphne, Theo, and Colin are still searching for their own loving family 🏠🐾

08/08/2024

5 weeks old today! We’re growing so fast that means we take a lot of naps 💤