I'm the breeder behind Rondo's Wirehairs located in Arizona. I breed Dachshunds with a focus on health and a desire to better the breed. The health and wellbeing of my puppies is very important to me. I ensure they have everything they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs from veterinary care to socialization and enrichment.
About Donna
Throughout my life I have always had a love for dogs. Prior to breeding Dachshunds I worked in a rescue for 34 years, and also bred Bassett Hounds during the 60s.
What makes Donna’s program special
The care and wellbeing of my dogs are very important. I am available for the lifetime of that pet by email or phone and willing to help or answer questions to the best of my ability.
Donna is a member of 3 clubs
Sahuaro Dachshund Club, Desert Valley Dachshund Club, Dachshund Club of America
Donna’s certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit
Boy 1
Male • Went Home July 4, 2023
Dachshund
Girl 1
Female • Went Home July 4, 2023
Dachshund
Girl 2
Female • Went Home July 4, 2023
Dachshund
Girl 3
Female • Went Home July 4, 2023
Dachshund
Boy 2
Male • Went Home July 4, 2023
Dachshund
Donna 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,400 - $1,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $450.
“The price includes AKC registration papers, all vaccinations the puppy is old enough to receive prior to going to a new home, a well socialized healthy puppy, health guarantee for 1 year. A packet containing as much information as pertains to the health and wellbeing of ones' dog, training, warnings re: accidental poisoning, treatment and care, and the importance of continued socialization. I am available for the lifetime of the pet by email or phone and willing to help or answer questions to the best of my ability. Deposit is refundable in certain circumstances. I do not ask for a deposit until the puppy is 9-10 weeks of age. Puppies do not leave until 11-12 weeks of age.”
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna directly.
Puppies are socialized with people and with other dogs. They are also exposed to many different experiences and challenges; sounds, tunnels, steps, and some problem solving games. I raise the puppies by The Puppy Culture program. I utilize the following enrichment methods: outside play, socialization with other dogs, Pack Socialization, Sights, sounds, smells, Nail Trimming, We use individual daily human interactions for early socialization and stimulation, Stairs and obstacles , Well socialized puppy that a family can take and enjoy their new family member in their adventures , Small dog interaction, daily individual time, Water Introduction, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., surface and tactile stimulation, Three toys for chewing, kongs, nylabones and real bones, Early socialization, Noise desensitization, Litter Box Trained, Potty pads,, Human Interactions , and Puppy Culture .
Puppies receive a veterinary health exam for cleft palate, slipping patella, heart (murmur or irregular heart beat), DHPP vaccination, de-worming and insertion of micro-chip.
We send our puppies home with Microchip, Vaccinations, and AKC Registration.
Donna offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“I do not ship puppies or adults. Most buyers drive or fly to Arizona to pick up their puppy. I can meet the buyer at the airport if they fly in and plan to transport the puppy in cabin in an airline approved, soft sided carrier. If a buyer wants to pay for my roundtrip ticket, I can fly a puppy to the airport of choice of the buyer.”
Why Donna started breeding
I got into breeding after falling in love with the Bassett Hounds during the 60s, and later switched to Dachshunds in order to help better the breed and show people what amazing dogs they are.
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Donna’s program has one size
Donna’s Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Donna’s program includes three colors
Donna’s Dachshund puppies include wild boar, red, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Donna’s program has one coat type
Donna’s Dachshund puppies have wirehaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Donna’s links
Rondo's Wirehairs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Dachshund
Dachshund
About Scarlet
Scarlet is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Dachshund
About Bubba
Bubba is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Donna decided to make him part of their program. Donna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Dachshund
Good level
Rondo's Wirehairs 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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Animal Genetics Panel, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), DNA Profile, Lafora Disease (LD)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).