To know us is to love us! The dictionary defines "harlequin" as "clown-like" or "comical", a definition that suits our miniature dachshunds well. Thus, our kennel name,
Harlequin Dachshunds.
A typical day will include one of the dogs racing around the room gleefully squeaking a toy in his mouth, while another one tail-waggingly (is that a word?) jumps onto my lap to give my face a "bath." Sometimes I’ll be working on the floor, for example, wrapping a present. Inevitably there will be a dachshund in the midst of the bows, tape and wrapping paper offering to "help" with the project. As a rule, our dachshunds are spirited and good-natured. Because they are also food-motivated, they are eager to learn and are easily taught obedience behavior and fun tricks too!
Several of our dachshunds are also certified by Therapy Dogs International as therapy dogs. Not only are these dogs well-behaved for petting and handling, but we have successfully presented elementary school and senior day care assemblies, using their skills from agility and obedience to thrill our audiences! They also enjoy regularly participating with children in Paws to Read programs offered at local public libraries.
As you can probably tell from the photos we have shared with you on our website, we take great pride in the dogs that we own and show. Not only do our dachshunds participate in
AKC conformation shows and performance events, but they are also our beloved house pets. We purposely keep the number of dogs in our kennel to a manageable number, so that each dog is personally trained and becomes a part of our family. When breeding, we strive for longhaired miniature dachshunds that are closest to the AKC standard for the breed, while at the same time focusing on their intelligence and temperament.
We have had dachshunds in our lives for more than 20 years; we have been breeding for over 10 years. Currently we average about one litter per year. The puppies are raised in our bedroom until they are ready to leave their mother (about 12 weeks old.) In this way, we have the opportunity to play with them frequently and they become accustomed to regular interaction with people.
Because knowledge and information about the breed is important, we are active members of a number of all-breed and dachshund specialty clubs. Our memberships include
Dachshund Club of America (DCA), a national specialty club, as well as the Dachshund Club of New Jersey (a branch club of DCA). We also participate in the
National Miniature Dachshund Club (NMDC), a national club which is exclusive to owners of miniature dachshunds. Our local all-breed memberships include Gloucester County Kennel Club and Burlington County Kennel Club. We also are a member of the South Jersey Agility Club (SOJAC).
Our small kennel is located in South Jersey, about 15-20 minutes
east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please e-mail us if you are thinking about owning and loving your own miniature longhaired dachshund. We would be happy to chat with you about the breed and to answer any questions.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and view our dogs on these pages. We hope you enjoyed the trip!
A typical day will include one of the dogs racing around the room gleefully squeaking a toy in his mouth, while another one tail-waggingly (is that a word?) jumps onto my lap to give my face a "bath." Sometimes I’ll be working on the floor, for example, wrapping a present. Inevitably there will be a dachshund in the midst of the bows, tape and wrapping paper offering to "help" with the project. As a rule, our dachshunds are spirited and good-natured. Because they are also food-motivated, they are eager to learn and are easily taught obedience behavior and fun tricks too!
As you can probably tell from the photos we have shared with you on our website, we take great pride in the dogs that we own and show. Not only do our dachshunds participate in
We have had dachshunds in our lives for more than 20 years; we have been breeding for over 10 years. Currently we average about one litter per year. The puppies are raised in our bedroom until they are ready to leave their mother (about 12 weeks old.) In this way, we have the opportunity to play with them frequently and they become accustomed to regular interaction with people.
Our small kennel is located in South Jersey, about 15-20 minutes
east of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please e-mail us if you are thinking about owning and loving your own miniature longhaired dachshund. We would be happy to chat with you about the breed and to answer any questions.