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Ruger has one litter planned here in late 2008 and two litters in 2009. Keep reading for more information on these planned breedings.
We breed dogs first (for ourselves) for conformation and performance (primarily hunting ability) and for companionship. Health is always a top priority. Should a Ruger Dachshund develop a health issue that is thought to be hereditary, that dog is removed from our breeding program. At minimum, all owners with offspring from that dog will be notified, as will anyone who has bred to that dog (in the case of males). Mother Nature has her own ideas and while we strive for healthy dogs, sometimes the unexpected happens. We think the measure of a good breeder is his or her commitment to honesty and to assisting their puppy homes when, God forbid, there is a problem. We do not abandon any of our pups or their people.
A Ruger Dachshund is not for everyone. These dogs are hunters and will not hesitate to kill any critter in your backyard; mice, birds, squirrels and bigger are all fair game. My pack has killed raccoons and tried to kill fox (the fox were smart enough to leave). Evie at 7 months killed a healthy, grown squirrel by herself. If this bothers you, perhaps no Dachshund is right for you; after all, the breed was created to go to ground to keep badgers cornered until a hunter could dispatch the badgers. They are tough little dogs!
The bitches, especially smooths, tend to have stronger personalities. All Ruger Dachshunds need homes with well-definied boundaries, consistent rules and a firm but benevolent hand. They need varied and regular socialization, as they can be initially reserved with strangers if you do not keep up with the socialization started here when they are babies. Like most dogs, they need daily mental stimulation, or they will invent their own 'fun'. These dogs are not for the faint-hearted (or queasy)! That said, you will be hard pressed to find such a versatile small breed that is so tough yet so loving.
There are usually pet-quality pups in every show litter. It is not common to have a litter of pups that are all of conformation show potential, however, it is common to have litters where ALL puppies can excel at earthdog, field, obedience, conformation, etc. Not only is training/competing a great way to socialize your puppy, it's also a wonderful way to bond deeply with your dog. People who are willing to compete with their dogs or willing to let us do so are given top priority and go straight to the top of our wait lists.
Please keep in mind that the period from conception to puppies who are ready to go to new families is generally 5 months. We prefer to keep puppies until 12 weeks of age, but we will let them go earlier to experienced Dachshund homes only. We reserve the right to determine "experienced". We do not sell dogs as 'breeding stock'. If you do not show or we do not know you, please don't ask to buy a puppy without a neutering requirement and/or limited registration. It's a waste of time for all of us. We do not breed puppies so that unscrupulous breeders can breed them to death or so pet people can have "just one" litter while using our hard work as a marketing gimmick. Please don't even try...we know every trick in the book.
As always, we are happy to refer to reputable Dachshund show breeders in the region who may have pet puppies now. If we have available puppies, they generally will be listed on the 'Puppies' page.
If you would like a referral, please email us with the size (miniature or standard) and coat (wire, smooth or long) in which you are interested. We won't send you to anyone we wouldn't buy from ourselves and we are *picky*!
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Late 2008 litter @ RUGER - DC Maximus x FC Midge JE - Due December 15, 2008
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 "Maximus" DC Sunrise Maximus v Ruger MW
(CH Silvercloud's Sunset Bandit MW, CGC ex Sunrise Lightly Tanned MS, SE ROMX)
Maximus has been a consistent and wonderful producer for us. He currently has 7 CH offspring and a DC son, Jay, and another boy, CH Guinness, who only needs a FT placement to be a DC. He has many other kids who are major and field pointed. There is a TD son, a couple of JE kids, others who have JE legs, and an RN son. His oldest pups are only just 2.5 years old. He brings elegance, fabulous movement and pretty heads to the bitches to whom he is bred. He also replicates his beautiful temperament and his love of hunting. He needs three more CH or FC offspring for his ROMX, as he already has his qualifiers.
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"Midge" FC Doxikota Malibu Midge MS, JE (CAN conformation pointed)
(DC Doxikota Frodo Baggins MW, JE ex CH Doxikota Mali-Boo Barbie MS)
Midge came here from Parksville, BC, Canada at a couple months shy of 4 years of age in order to go with me to Field Trials and Earthdog. Her owner, Meghan Green, wanted to see how she would do. Well, Midge certainly "did"! She earned her FC in five tries with two firsts and a second. She bested 113 bitches over three days in one weekend. She only lost to one bitch in that weekend. She is a very enthusiastic, consistent and accurate worker, voicing often and truly on scent. She has abundant self-control. She is also extremely biddable, always coming when called. I have no doubt that Midge, with a person who could travel to field trials on a reular basis, would do very, very well in the FC class.
Then she tried her paw at Earthdog after only two practices. She earned her Junior Earthdog title in two of two tries and has earned one Senior leg.
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Needless to say, Pam Bethke and I were very impressed. Pam bred and co-owns Midge. Meghan was good enough to allow us to breed Midge to Maximus with the hope of getting puppies who hunt like their parents. Maximus was bred to Midge's dam, Mali, and produced our lovely Ryan. A pretty puppy like Ryan who is even a better hunter would be fabulous.
If Midge is pregnant, coats should be wire and/or smooth in red and/or black and tan.
Inquiries welcome - we do have a waiting list. However, absolute preference will be given to those homes who will participate in field trials and earthdog with these puppies or allow us to do so.
Maximus ex Midge Pedigree
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Early 2009 litter @ CALEDONIA - DC Gracchus JE x CH Cupid - due Mid January 2009
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"Gracchus" DC Sunrise Ruger Gracchus MS, JE
(CH Silvercloud's Sunset Bandit MW, CGC ex Sunrise Lightly Tanned MS, SE ROMX)
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"Cupid" CH Caledonia's Lil Christmas Deer
(CH LK's That's Amore MW ex CH LK's Caledonia Lil Lassie)
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If Cupid is pregnant, coats will be black and tan and wire or possibly smooth.
Inquiries welcome - prior to Jan 2009, please contact Daphne Marvin at 970.352.6601 and leave a message. After that, please email
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Gracchus ex Cupid Pedigree
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2009 litter @ RUGER - CH Winston x CH Payton - Planned March 2009
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 "Winston" CH Caledonia Go 2 Grnd Hog Day v Ruger
(DC Sunrise Maximus v Ruger MW ex CH LK's Caledonia's 'Lil Lassie)
Winston finished with 3 majors in 6 weekends, including a 4 point major to finish under respected breeder judge Mrs. Monica Canestrini. He has shown great promise in the field, but since he is an "only child", his owners have a hard time letting his sweet self go to field trials with his 'grandma' Dawn-Renée! LOL! Winston is another dog who adores children even though he wasn't raised around them...he would turn himself inside out at shows to kiss on and sit in kids' laps.
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 "Payton" CH Doxikota Payton v Ruger MW (field pointed)
(CH Ez Goin's River At Sagerun MW ex CH Doxikota Mali-Boo Barbie MS)
Payton (AKA Tate, Tater, etc.) finished her bench Championship with four majors. She needs a first to finish her Field Championship. Payton is fabulous, *fabulous* with children; we adore her temperament. My puppy families 'fight' over Tater all the time! Everyone wants her! She also has a beautiful, very nice double wire coat and a very pretty, girly head and front profile.
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Winston's strengths are Payton's weaknesses and vice versa. Winston has a very pretty and correct front, a very nice shoulder set, ribbing & keel, topline, rear angulation and eye. He has a very pretty side gait and his coat is very nice and dark. Payton has such a pretty head and her coat is very, very thick and she has pretty, short hocks. She is very, very typey in profile. She's also fabulous with people; she has yet to meet someone she doesn't like.
Both of these dogs are fab with kids and have great double coats. This should be a really fun litter of pups and we are looking very forward to it.
Coats should be wire in dark red and possibly wild boar and/or black and tan if Payton carries black and tan (she's out of two reds who carried b/t). There is a small (25%) chance for smooth in this litter if Winston also carries smooth. We know Payton does (her dam is smooth), but there is a possibility that Winston does not.
Inquiries welcome - we do have a waiting list.
Winston ex Payton Pedigree
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2009 litter @ RUGER - CH Cosmo x CH Ryan - Planned July 2009
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 "Cosmo" CH Add-Sim's Cosmopolitan MS
(CH Poohdach's Own DOS MS ex CH Add-Sim's Sweet Charlotte MS)
Cosmo is a 9 year old boy who is exceedingly pretty and healthy and who has been a fabulous producer for his owner, Valerio Hernandez.
He is sweet as the day is long and produced a very pretty and equally good tempered pup for us with Tania in 2008.
This is a gorgeous pedigree and we are very excited about this breeding.
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 "Ryan" CH Delaney v Ruger Thx 2 Doxikota (1/2 JE)
(DC Sunrise Maximus v Ruger MW ex CH Doxikota Mali-Boo Barbie MS)
Ryan is a fabulous moving bitch who finished very quickly just shy of her first birthday. She just keeps getting better as she matures. She is hell on rats and we are hoping her inner bunny hunter shows up this fall at FTs. In the meantime, we will play at specialing her....she is SO FUN to show!
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This breeding will have equal chances of wire or smooth coats in red and possibly black and tan.
Inquiries welcome - we do have a waiting list.
Cosmo ex Ryan Pedigree
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