The supplies your puppy will come with:  

1. Purina Puppy Chow (enough for a few days)
2. Purina Puppy Packet (with information on a new puppy and coupons for puppy food)
3. NuVet PlusVitamins (sample pack enough for 6 days)
4. A collar   
5. A leash
6. Thier favorite toy.
7. Puppy Training DVD
8. Puppy informatin packet (House Training, Puppy Proofing, Obedience Training & Much More)
9. Health Record, (vaccinations and de-worming's are given at 4, 6, 8, 12 weeks)
10. My Personal Contact information for Lifetime Consultation.
11. Five Generation Pedigree  and ( 3 gen. picture pedigree of ancestor's if available)
12. Registration Papers (APRI for Pets and AKC for Breeding/Show Prospects)
 

The supplies you will need:

Before bringing your puppy home, purchase the following supplies. 
Preparing in advance for the arrival of your new pal will allow you and your puppy to spend time getting to know each other. 

1. Pet food (We Recommend Purina Puppy Chow or Purina One) 
2. NuVet PlusVitamins (Daily Supplement 1-800-474-7044 order code 80134) 
3. Food and water bowls  
4. Treats (Iams puppy biscuits, pieces of hot dogs & cheese etc.)   
5. Toys (pet approved stuffed toys, kongs, rope bones etc.) 
6. A pet crate 
7. Stain remover for "accidents"
8. Brush or Handmit (the best one for the hair type of your new dachshund puppy)  
9. Puppy shampoo (tearless, and mild, so it will be gentle for your new dachshund puppy)
10. Nail clippers or Drummell  
11. Toothbrush and paste  
12. Microchip (can be done here before pup leaves for $40 or at your vet's office) and Pet Tags
 

Puppy Food 

We feed Purina Puppy Chow (regular)I have tried many puppy foods including Science Diet, Iams, Eukanuba,etc. Allot of vets 
are paid to push Science Diet and similar foods. I have settled on Purina Puppy Chow becasue my pups are healthier and do better on it and don't get diarrhea which they have on some of these other foods. If you are changing the pup’s food on your vet’s recommendation do the research first! If you change your puppy’s food make sure to do it gradually and if you end up with diarrhea you might want to go back to Purina Puppy Chow.Several breeders have had diarrhea problems with feeding either Science Diet or Herbal Food.

NuVet Vitamins

We have started the pups on NuVet Vitamins, I believe a daily dose of these vitamins make a huge difference in the pup's health and overall well being. See more about the NuVet Vitamins here Nuvet Vitamins are required for the Health Guarantee, No other vitaimns will honor guarantee. 1-800-474-7044 or http://www.nuvet.com order code is 80134 

Food and Water Bowls

Select bowls that won't tip over. Make sure they're easy to clean, since they will need to be washed daily. 
Purchase separate bowls for food and water. Stainless steel or crock type bowls are the best.

Treats 

Select treats that are easy for your puppy to chew and that he won't choke on. I reccomend Iams puppy biscuits, pieces of hot dogs & cheese etc. Make sure you cut or break them into small pieces as puppies are allot like children and don't always chew properly. 

Toys

All puppies need toys to help them exercise and to provide them with a safe way to satisfy their chewing cravings. Be sure to choose toys that are made for puppies and cannot be splintered, torn apart or swallowed. Large rawhide chips, pig ear chews and big tennis balls are fun and safe. As a general rule, if the toy can fit comfortably in a puppy's mouth, it's too small.

Your puppy's toy chest should NOT have the  the following items:

Sponge toys or items with hard, sharp points or attachments, such as squeakers, which can break off and be dangerous if swallowed.
 
Shoes or other personal clothing. Giving your puppy these items will only teach him that it's okay to chew your shoes and rip holes in your shirts.
 
Balls of string, yarn, cellophane, twist ties, plastic baggies and other household goods that could get lodged in your puppy's throat causing him to choke or suffocate.
 
Children's toys made of soft rubber, fur, wool, sponge or plastic. If your puppy swallows a small particle of any of these materials, 
it could cause digestive problems. Running you big vet bills!!

Crate or Sleeping Bed

Your puppy will need a warm, comfortable place to sleep. A crate provides a den for your puppy when you are not home. Crates usually come in one of two types: an enclosed, plastic crate with handles; or a wire crate. Your puppy's crate should be large enough for him to stand up, turn around and lie down and should have adequate ventilation. If you buy an adult-sized crate, purchase partitions or place a cardboard box in the back to provide a cozy space for your puppy. Even if you crate your puppy, you should have a separate sleeping bed for when you are at home. Make sure you buy a puppy-sized bed rather than an adult-sized bed, so your puppy will feel safe and snug.

Stain and Scent Remover

Special formulated stain and scent remover takes the odor away from a puppy's nose, as well as yours. Conventional household products not found in the pet aisle or a pet supply store mask the odor to humans, but not puppies. If you use a conventional household product to clean up after your puppy, don't be alarmed if he keeps repeating himself at the same spot. He's merely going where he thinks he should. Natures Miracle is a very good scent remover. 

Grooming Supplies

Make sure you have the proper grooming tools. 

1. A brush appropriate for the puppy's coat
2. Nail trimmers or a drummel
3. Toothpast and toothbrush
4. Puppy Shampoo (tearless and mild) Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo works well to)

For shorthaired coats, use a brush with natural soft bristles, a rubber currycomb or a hand mitt. 
For longhaired or wirehaired coats,  use a brush with natural stiff bristles, a rubber currycomb or a hand mitt. 
Be sure to include a flea comb in your grooming supplies, and begin by establishing a weekly grooming program with your puppy.

Collar (your puppy comes with one but when you want to buy a new one)

There are a variety of collars available for your puppy. Some have buckles and others snap. Regardless of the collar style you choose for your puppy, remember to attach an identification tag listing your puppy's name, your address and phone number.

Your puppy's first collar should be made of lightweight nylon or leather. To measure your puppy's collar size, measure his neck and add two inches. To ensure that the collar fits properly, you should be able to slide two fingers between the collar and your puppy's neck. If your fingers fit comfortably, you have the right size collar. If there is extra room, you need a smaller size. If both fingers don't fit, the collar is too small. It may take a while for your puppy to get used to wearing his collar, so don't be discouraged if he is uncomfortable and scratches his collar.

Leash (your puppy comes with one but when you want to buy a new one)

Leashes come in a variety of styles, such as leather, nylon and retractable, and a in variety of lengths. A six-foot leash is the ideal length for both training and walking.

Always keep your puppy on his leash unless he is in a fenced-in area. Many states and cities have leash laws, which make it mandatory for your puppy to be on his leash at all times, even at public parks and playgrounds. Under these laws, you can be fined if caught with your puppy off his leash. Remember to clean up after your puppy if he goes to the bathroom in a public place, such as a park or a neighbor's lawn.
 
 

CHILDREN'S ROLES IN PET CARE

First, it's great that you want to share the responsibility of pet ownership with your children. However, it's important that you assign age-appropriate tasks. Here are a few examples of what you may expect: 

Toddlers - A toddler can help parents with pet care simply by being involved — "helping" a parent fill food and water dishes, grooming, going with parents to take the pet for a walk, or to the veterinarian. Another good trick is to have the toddler give the dog a treat for good behavior, i.e. gets in bed or crate before family leaves the house. The toddler and the pet both enjoy this special job! 

The 5-7 Year Old — This age group is capable of doing some of the tasks above (feeding, watering, grooming) without parental help. Still you can't expect that a child this age will remember to do these jobs without friendly reminders from Mom or Dad. 

The 8-12 Year Old — Parents still need to supervise children in this age group for some tasks, like walking the dog. Before a child is 10-12 it's not advised that they walk a dog without adult supervision. But the child can feed, water and play with the pet alone (depending on the pet's temperament and area for exercising). 

Teenagers - Depending on your teen's maturity, you can sometimes allow him/her to take full responsibility for the pet, including feeding, cleaning up after, driving to the vet and exercising the pet. Allowing the teen to take the dog to obedience classes can also be a good activity for both.

Special Note: ALWAYS supervise or do frequent surprise checks to make sure the dog is getting enough adequate care and not being under or over fed.