Petite Littlelegs

23/06/2026

14/06/2026

Our gorgeous boy Dreamy has found his forever family and will soon be starting his next big adventure.

We are absolutely thrilled for him and feel so lucky that he'll be staying local, meaning we'll still get to see updates and watch him grow into the handsome boy he's destined to be.

Dreamy has been such a special little soul, and while we'll miss him dearly, we know he's going to be spoiled and loved beyond measure in his wonderful new home.

Congratulations, sweet boy we can't wait to see all the amazing memories you make with your forever family.

14/06/2026

Our stunning boy Butters has found his forever family and will be leaving us tomorrow morning.

While it's always bittersweet saying goodbye, we are so happy for him and incredibly lucky that he'll be staying local, which means we'll still get to watch him grow and thrive in his wonderful new home.

We can't wait to see what the future holds for you, sweet boy. Wishing you a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventures with your new family.

05/06/2026

WHAT A BREEDER NEVER SAYS OUT LOUD....!!!!

🤔 People often think that a breeder lives among perfect dogs. But they forget everything that goes into bringing these little miracles into the world. Photos are sweet, but the reality is intense and demanding.

✨ Every birth is a lottery.
You can prepare, plan, and study everything… but not a single delivery goes exactly as hoped.
Every time it feels like the first time, even after years of experience.

😢 Death is our greatest enemy.
A bitch who develops complications, a puppy that doesn't make it…

It happens unexpectedly and breaks your heart every time.

✨ Using a good stud dog costs money and effort.
Travel expenses, matings, tests, nighttime care…

And then hoping that everything goes well: diarrhea, infections, stunted growth.
Breeding is an investment: financial, emotional, and physical.

✨Bottle feeding? Cute, yes… for the first five minutes.

But after that, feeding every 2–3 hours, day and night, for weeks.

That is pure survival mode, with a whole lot of energy as salvation.

🤦‍♀️ People often view puppies as “business”:

“Number of puppies × price = profit!”

But they forget the:

• Health & Genetic testing
• Matings
• Training
• Nutrition
• Veterinarian
• Care and hygiene
• Photoshoots, advertising, website
• Kilograms of food and mountains of poop!!🙈

What is left? Rarely a gold bar. Let alone a decent hourly wage 😁

😴 Sleepless nights are inevitable.
No weekends, no holidays, no break.

🤫 Who really raises the puppies?

The bitch… AND the breeder.
Every small infection can threaten an entire litter.

😬 And the question “Why is it so expensive?”

If we got a pound for every time…

The dogs would be eating caviar instead of kibble or meat.

😵‍💫 Future owners always make us worried.
A puppy isn't a package you just send off.
We choose our puppy humans carefully; sometimes we refuse, sometimes we wait longer.

🫥 Emotional fatigue?
You almost never see that.
The pressure, the responsibility, watching over every detail…

And the loneliness during an emergency.

🤐 Sometimes we want to quit.
After loss. After setbacks. After exhaustion.

And then a pup opens its little eyes… and everything starts all over again.
It is a passion that never lets you go!

🙏 The grief of loss…

We rarely talk about that.
But with every farewell, a piece of us dies with them. Yet we rise again, for the puppies that still need a home.

🥰 Yes, there are beautiful moments.
Yes, there is immense joy.
But behind every experienced breeder lies a path full of sleepless nights, tears…

And an unconditional love for these special animals.♥️🥰♥️

"Text borrowed and author unknown" but oh so true!!
💯

02/06/2026

Fellow breeders and followers, what other animals do you keep besides your beautiful Dachshunds?

We're definitely animal lovers here! Alongside our Dachshunds, we have 7 fish tanks ranging from tropical community fish to African and American cichlids, as well as our cold-water axolotls & two turtles, We also share our home with two beautiful cats, two frogs, one snake, one Ackie monitor, two guinea pigs and two stunning Indian Ringnecks.

Our love for animals started long before we became involved with Dachshunds. We actually grew up breeding fish and birds, which gave us a strong foundation in animal husbandry and breeding that we still carry with us today.

We'd love to hear about the animals that share your home and feel free to share photos in the comments as well

Pic of ours will be in the comments below

31/05/2026

Updated photos of our two handsome boys, Butters & Dreamy.

These boys are growing into such lovely young puppies and are still searching for their forever families. They are confident, affectionate, and full of personality.

At 13 weeks old, they are ready to start their next adventure with the right families. Both boys come with their MDBA pedigree papers, are DNA clear by parentage, and would be suitable for approved breeding or pet homes.

Please send us a message for more information.

30/05/2026

Due to unforeseen family circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to reduce the price of our two stunning boys to help them find their forever families (they aren't cheap but reduced enough for the time being).

The will be 13 weeks old on Monday and are available to approved pet or breeding homes. Both come with full MDBA pedigrees, are DNA clear by parentage, and carry some lovely genetics.

We will be taking updated photos tomorrow and will share them as soon as we can.

For more information, please send us a message.

30/05/2026

We officially received Bacardi and Beau’s MDBA pedigrees a few weeks ago, and we're pleased to share that both have been awarded E3 pedigrees.

Both have imported lineage behind them (with bacardi being the daughter of our handsome boy Hemi), and we are incredibly proud of their pedigrees and what they bring to our breeding program.

We’re excited to see Beau’s future within our program and look forward to watching Bacardi contribute not only to our breeding plans but also to Lacee’s program at Perri Paws

We can't wait to see what the future holds for them both. 🐾

29/05/2026

We've recently come across more and more dachshund been listed or advertised as dapple carriers so we thought we'd share some information on the merle gene.

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the merle gene, so here's a simple educational post explaining the basics.

Merle (known as dapple in Dachshunds) is a pattern gene, not a colour. It affects how pigment is distributed throughout the coat, creating areas where the colour is diluted alongside areas of full pigmentation.

The merle gene occurs in several different forms (alleles):

• m = Non-merle
• Mc = Cryptic Merle (breeds as non merle)
• Mc+ = Cryptic Merle Plus
• Ma = Atypical Merle
• Ma+ = Atypical Merle Plus
• M = Classic Merle
• Mh = Harlequin Merle

One of the biggest misconceptions is that all merles are genetically the same. They are not. Different merle alleles can produce a wide range of patterns, from dogs with very obvious merling to dogs with little or no visible merle pattern at all.

Because merle is a dominant gene, a dog only needs one merle allele to be genetically merle. However, the amount of visible merling can vary greatly depending on the specific allele present.

This is why appearance alone should never be used to determine a dog's merle status. DNA testing is the most reliable way to identify which merle allele or alleles a dog possesses.

Understanding a dog's complete merle genotype is an important part of responsible breeding, as certain merle-to-merle combinations can increase the risk of hearing and vision abnormalities in offspring.

The more we learn about merle genetics, the more we realise that what we see on the outside doesn't always tell the whole story. Modern DNA testing allows breeders to make informed decisions and gain a better understanding of this fascinating pattern gene.

Educational post only. Genetics is a continually evolving field, and breeders should always utilise current DNA testing and research when making breeding decisions.