I'm the breeder behind Lowdown Standard Wirehair Dachshunds located in Port Republic, MD. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and the integrity of my program. I am passionate about raising well-rounded pups who will excel in any venue with their new families. I breed for genetics, structure, and personality and my life revolves around meeting my dogs' needs both socially and medically. I take pride in my program and love my pups!
Q. & A. with Therese
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Therese
Therese has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Therese to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Therese may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Therese offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Therese directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Therese.
Puppy pick-up locations
Therese will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Port Republic, MD
63 miles away · Therese's location
Puppy transport options
Therese offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Therese
Club memberships
Therese is a member of Dachshund Club of America.
Therese has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Therese was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Therese is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lowdown Standard Wirehair Dachshunds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Lowdown Standard Wirehair Dachshunds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Dachshunds.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.