At Long Mountain Long Dogs we strive to use the best practices for breeding. Our mommas and poppas see our local veterinarian regularly, as well as a board certified theriogenologist (canine reproductive specialist), to ensure the health of all!

We wait until all mommas are fully mature and old enough to safely produce healthy puppies, around 2 years old, our Poppas are at least one year old. All of our mommas and poppas have all breed specific OFA and genetic tests completed before breeding pairs are chosen to produce the healthiest puppies possible. We use progesterone testing to accurately predict the whelping date to ensure the safety of our mommas and babies.

Once our mommas are pregnant, their level of pampering goes up another notch! We make sure they are safe, content, and comfortable while they are growing precious babies. Around mid-pregnancy they have an ultrasound to confirm pregnancy and estimate the number of puppies. Just days before whelping they revisit the veterinarian
for an x-ray to confirm the puppy count and make sure all babies are positioned correctly for a smooth birthing process.

We have all the tools in the toolbox lined up at this point to safeguard them as much as possible. Both our local veterinarian and theriogenologist are aware of the due date and ready for any last minute supports, including c-sections and emergencies if the need arises.

Our mommas whelp their puppies in the safe comfort of our home where we provide a comfortable whelping box, quiet space, and the correct temperature for our momma and babies. We provide 24-hour watch and support for momma and her new arrivals and keep them in a quiet part of the home away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a house full of dachshunds.

We raise all our puppies using the Puppy Culture Method so that we can send you the best puppy possible, ready to become a beloved member of your family. “The Puppy Culture program is a set of protocols designed to give puppies the best possible chance of thriving in our modern world. These programs start at an early age, under a week, and take into account the puppy’s natural emotional development. Consequently, the training program is highly effective for raising a social and healthy puppy.” Read more at what is puppy culture – PUPPY CULTURE (shoppuppyculture.com)

OUR BREEDING PRACTICES