About us:
Jo-Jac Miniature Dachshunds is a small family kennel specializing in exceptional English Cream miniature dachshunds from imported bloodlines. Although we love and raise other colors as well, these beautiful, gentle and intelligent “golden dachshunds” have quickly become our passion! We raise miniature dachshunds with both longhair and smooth coat types. We are located in the DFW area of North Central Texas.
We raise only a few puppies at a time. This allows us to focus our attention on raising quality, well adjusted puppies. Our puppies receive the individual love and attention that equips them to grow into happy, well adjusted adult dogs. Our puppies will quickly become treasured members of their new families!
We live on a large creek lot with plenty of trees. The adult dachshunds enjoy a large fenced yard to play in when they are outdoors. Our yard is cross fenced so that none of the dogs have to be confined to small runs.
Our puppies are always raised in our home among kids, cats, and our other dachshund family members. With the puppy play-yard a permanent fixture in our family room, our babies always receive plenty of loving attention. They expect to be picked up the minute any of the family enter the room!
About the Dachshund Breed:
Whether called dachshunds, doxies, wiener dogs or some other nickname; the Dachshund, meaning "badger dog" in German, is a lively breed with a friendly personality and keen sense of smell. Known for their long and low bodies, they are eager hunters that excel in both above- and below-ground work. Consistently one of the 10 most popular breeds according to AKC® Registration Statistics, dachshunds come in three different coat varieties (Smooth, Wirehaired or Longhaired) and can be miniature or standard in size.
A Look Back
Dachshunds were first bred in the early 1600's in Germany. The goal was to create a fearless, elongated dog that could dig the earth from a badger burrow and fight to the death with the vicious badgers.
The breed became popular in the U.S. during the early 1900’s, but fell out of favor during World War I. After the war, a few U.S. breeders slowly rebuilt the gene pool by importing German stock, and the breed began to increase in popularity again. The beautiful English Cream color was first developed in England, and all true English Cream dachshunds can trace their ancestry back to UK bloodlines.
Right Breed for You?
Dachshunds are lovable, playful companions, and an ideal pet for many homes, including those with children with appropriate supervision. Dachshunds are bright and intelligent dogs, and tend to be stubborn at times. They require moderate exercise, and can adapt to most living environments. Depending on their coat type, Dachshunds may need regular grooming.
* Hound Group; AKC recognized in 1885.
* Dachshunds can be standard or miniature size. Standards range from 16-32 pounds, while Miniatures (mini dachshunds) weigh 11 pounds and under.
* Dachshunds come in three coat types: Longhair, Wirehair, and Smooth (shorthair).