Dachshunds Up North LLC

06/20/2026

Borrowed from another breeder! I couldn't agree with this more) We breeders have a saying: a female dachshund will love you, a male will be IN love with you!
Does a male or a female make a better pet for you and your family?
It’s not uncommon for people to believe that a female dog will make a better pet. We get a lot of calls for people wanting that “special little girl”. For whatever reason they don’t think that females will not exhibit “alpha” behaviors like hu***ng and/or marking. A lot of people think that females are more passive and friendly and that they don’t take part in fighting over dominance, which could NOT be farther from the truth.
If you check out the structure of dog packs, the females determine the pecking order and rule the roost. The result of that behavior is that the females become more stubborn, independent, and territorial than the males. These females are much more intent on exercising their control by participating in that “alpha” behavior like hu***ng. Most fighting will usually break out between two females.
Males tend to be more affectionate, exuberant, attentive, and even more demanding of attention. The males are very attached to their owners, tending to be more dedicated, reliable and less temperamental. They are more sociable, more accepting of other pets, playful for years, and take quicker to children. Most boys are easily motivated by treats/food, words of praise and are so eager to please that training actually becomes easier.
Their playful nature, however, can make males more easily distracted. The boys are more likely to act silly and more puppy-like, always wanting to play games, no matter what their age. The boys are fun-loving until the day they die, whereas girls tend to be more standoffish and dignified the older they get.
Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as marking and lifting their legs or hu***ng. Once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors will disappear if they ever existed.
So before making your decision on that age old dilemma of male versus female, hopefully this will give you some helpful info to think about. Picture of my bestest boy Niko that most definitely is in love with me! See less

04/27/2026

“Skip a heat so she can rest.”
Sounds nice… except that’s not actually how a dog’s body works.
Let’s clear some things up 👇
A female dog does NOT “rest” when you skip a cycle.
She still goes through the full hormonal swing, including prolonged progesterone exposure!
As explained by Dr. Robert Hutchison, skipping a heat does nothing to “give the uterus a break”—the body doesn’t know the difference.
Those repeated empty cycles?
They’re actually linked to increased risk of uterine issues like pyometra and cystic endometrial hyperplasia.
✨️That’s reproductive science, not opinion.✨️
Meanwhile, reproductive specialists (including guidance aligned with the Society for Theriogenology) acknowledge that breeding on consecutive cycles is appropriate for a healthy, well-managed female.
Now let’s talk about the part people really don’t like 👇
⚠️I follow a “breed young, retire early” program.⚠️
Because here’s the reality:
Fertility declines with age. Risks go up. Recovery gets harder.
So instead of dragging breeding out for years by skipping heats…
I breed in a female’s prime, healthiest years, and then retire her early.
That means:
✔️ Fewer total years being bred
✔️ Avoiding high-risk older-age litters
✔️ Letting her move on to the couch life sooner
Not later.
Let’s be honest for a second—
A lot of the “skip every other heat” advice gets repeated because it sounds more ethical… not because it’s backed by how the canine reproductive system actually functions.
‼️Dogs aren’t humans.‼️
They are biologically designed to either:
✔️ Be bred
✔️ Or be spayed
Not to cycle over and over with no purpose.
I STRONGLY believe that if a dog isn't being bred they need to be spayed or neutered- no discussion!
What this looks like in my program:
✔️ Fully health tested, mature females only
✔️ Bred in peak condition
✔️ No unnecessary skipped cycles
✔️ Retired young and living their best spoiled lives
You don’t have to agree with my program—
But it is based on reproductive science, veterinary guidance, and doing what’s best for the dog long-term.
And I’ll stand on that 💯

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