http://www.drna.org/available.asp 13 pages of pictures of Dachshunds, crosses, and mixes waiting for homes. This is ONLY 1 example of a rescue site!
From a breeder site... Hello, before you consider purchasing a puppy, you should know that there are literally thousands of puppies and dogs sitting in shelters looking for a home. These are the product of puppy mills and irresponsible breeders just out to make a profit from the animals, with no care to their welfare at all. I've listed some links below you may want to check out. Before you buy, from anyone, be sure that they are ethical and really care for their animals. If everyone would do this, then puppy mills would be no more. Thank you very much for checking out my website, and thanks to all the rescue organizations out there who are there for those who cannot speak for themselves.
ALMOST HOME DACHSHUND RESCUE SOCIETY
DACHSHUND ADOPTION AND RESCUE (D.A.R.E.)
DACHSHUND RESCUE WEB PAGE
DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA RESCUE
THE DACHSHUND NETWORK RESCUE
LOVE A DOX DACHSHUND RESCUE CONTACTS
NETPETS DACHSHUND RESCUE GROUPS
AKC NATIONAL BREED CLUB RESCUE NETWORK
1-800-SAVE-A-PET
COAST TO COAST DACHSHUND RESCUE
DACHSHUND RESCUE OF NORTH AMERICA
PETFINDER - ADOPT A HOMELESS PET
PUPPYMILL RESCUE
HEARTS UNITED FOR ANIMALS
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I ran a shelter for years and have had the displeasure of KILLING thousands of animals. Many were purebreds. You may have lots of puppies that are wanted in your area, but if you don't even know how long your dog is pregnant you have NO BUSINESS breeding.
We have clients that breed Chihuahua's and can't even spell the breeds name. I know that they love their dogs and always find them a home. But that doesn't mean they SHOULD be breeders!
Will you or can you always take back one of your puppies? Will they all be spayed or neutered or will they continue to be bred also. Have you had any genetic testing to ensure you are not passing down traits unwanted?
A good breeder waits until a female dog is at least 2 yrs old, did you? Do you strive for sound temperament, correct structure, and good genetic health. Good show dogs MUST have good temperaments and therefore, produce good pet temperaments as well.
If you still want to breed then here are 10 good reasons
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/reason10.html