Our Lifetime Health Guarantee

At Austin Dachshund, the health, happiness, and long-term well-being of our puppies are among our highest priorities. We take great care in raising each puppy and provide appropriate veterinary care before they leave for their new homes.

Our health guarantee is designed to give families greater confidence and clarity when welcoming an Austin Dachshund puppy into their lives.

What’s Included

Every puppy receives age-appropriate care and documentation before going home, which may include:

• Lifetime genetic health guarantee
• Age-appropriate vaccinations
• Veterinary wellness examination
• Complete health and veterinary records
• Routine deworming and parasite care
• Microchipping, where requested or arranged

Health Screening

Responsible breeding begins with the health of our parent dogs. We carefully consider health history, physical condition, temperament, and appropriate testing when planning our breeding program.

Our health-focused approach may include:

• Patella evaluations
• Eye health examinations
• Cardiac assessments
• Routine physical examinations
• Genetic screening when appropriate
• Review of family and breed health history

Our goal is to make thoughtful breeding decisions that support healthy, well-adjusted puppies and strong family companions.

Puppy Vaccination & Preventative Care

Before joining their forever families, our puppies receive preventative care appropriate for their age and individual needs.

Typical Early Puppy Care

6–8 Weeks
Initial puppy wellness examination, age-appropriate vaccinations when recommended, and parasite/deworming care.

10–12 Weeks
Follow-up veterinary care and additional puppy vaccinations according to the veterinarian’s recommended schedule.

14–16 Weeks
Further vaccination doses may be recommended as part of the puppy’s primary series, depending on age, health, location, and veterinary guidance.

Ongoing Care
Your veterinarian will establish the appropriate vaccination, parasite-prevention, and wellness schedule after your puppy arrives home.

Important Health Note

Puppy vaccination schedules can vary based on age, health, geographic location, vaccine type, and veterinary recommendations. Your puppy’s health records will accompany them so your veterinarian can continue their care without unnecessary interruption.

We also encourage new families to discuss safe socialization and appropriate activities with their veterinarian while a puppy is completing its initial vaccination series.

Our Commitment to You

Our relationship with your family does not end when your puppy goes home.

If a covered genetic health condition is identified during the applicable guarantee period, we will work with you according to the terms of our written health guarantee to determine the appropriate next steps.

Depending on the circumstances and guarantee terms, possible resolutions may include:

• A replacement puppy of comparable value
• A partial or full refund
• Other assistance as outlined in the health guarantee

We believe responsible breeding means being transparent, communicating clearly, and supporting our puppy families throughout their journey.

Lifelong Support Starts Here

Bringing home a Dachshund is the beginning of a long and rewarding relationship. We are happy to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you understand your puppy’s health records and ongoing care needs.

Questions About Our Health Guarantee?

We’re here to make the process as clear and comfortable as possible. If you have questions about our health program, veterinary care, health records, or guarantee terms, please reach out to our team.

Your puppy’s healthy beginning is important to us—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.