[mymnduccete]

IMO I think it is worth it for a breeder to invest the time and money to have testing done, if their goal is to produce healthy specimens of the breed, that is.. Having a top of the line show quality dog isn't my priority, but NOT giving money to someone who just breeds dogs that don't have "obvious faults" as she put it, is. There aren't any adoptable Dachshunds in my area but I think I'm just going to wait patiently until there is... I'm moving out on my own soon and I don't want to take my Dachshund with me because he is the family dog, and is VERY attached to my parents. I love them and have been looking for a while for one available for adoption, and also for responsible breeders.. Sigh I think I'm going to have to make a 4 hour drive to my state's Dachshund rescue.