Black & Tan Miniature Dachshund

Meet Douglas: a cheeky, affectionate black and tan smooth-haired mini dachshund and a thoroughly spoiled member of our family here in Charleville, Co. Cork. Born April 2024, he's a healthy, well-built little dog with a glossy coat, lovely classic dachshund lines and the gentle, people-loving temperament the breed is famous for. He's brilliant with people and other dogs, and never far from his favourite squeaky toy.

Douglas is now available at stud to suitable bitches. He is microchipped and fully up to date with his worming and vaccinations. This will be his first time at stud, so he's offered at a fair price to the right home.

You're very welcome to come and meet him by arrangement before deciding — the best way to see what a sound, friendly little dog he is.

Stud fee: €300, open to offers — or pick of the litter considered. The fee covers two matings a day apart, payable at the first mating, and is for the service rather than conditional on a successful pregnancy. We just ask that the bitch is fit, healthy, fully vaccinated and wormed beforehand.

Drop us a message for more photos, more info, or to arrange a visit.

1. Keep communication through our messaging system for as long as possible.
2. Choose carefully what information you share about yourself.
3. Ask for recent health check certificate from their vet, this should check for known issues with the breed & have details of vaccinations. The AKC has a comprehensive list of their health testing requirements per breed.
4. Ask breeders about their vet who has taken care of the dog and contact the vet directly.
5. Ask breeders to provide their ID (driver's licence / passport) and take note of their contact details.
6. If you are new to breeding, please, please, read this article about breeding dogs.
7. Stud dogs listed need to be 12 months or older. While bigger breeds may mature faster, often health complications don't show until later.
8. Report suspicious activity to your local Garda Station & / or the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine.
9. Use our contract template www.dogs.ie/contract or another as a basis for a written contract.
10. Try the free litter planning tool to plan the optimal mating dates and other important milestones for the litter.