Grand River Dachshunds Title/Testing Incentive Program

One of the things we love most about dachshunds is just how incredibly versatile they are. Unfortunately, the versatility is lost on many, and the resulting stereotype of dachshunds being easily broken, untrainable creatures that run rampant. To combat this, starting with our 2022 litters, we will be introducing an incentive program to those who train, title, and health test their Grand River Dachshund puppies.

Completion of each of the following categories (with certificate/related proof provided), a rebate of $15 for each bullet point below:

  • Entry-level training classes (puppy classes, AKC star puppy, a class for sports training, etc.)
  • Novice Trick Dog Title, ATT temperament Test, or Therapy Dog titles
  • CGC or CGC advanced titles
  • AKC suffix (following the name) performance title in the areas of Farm Dog, Coursing Ability, & Fast Cat titles
  • Non-AKC titles such as NASDA, blood tracking titles, & FCI Spurlaut test (and including titles that can be transferred to AKC, such as diving dogs, barnhunt, hunting performance test, etc.)

Completion of each of the following class/titles/tests (with certificate/related proof provided), a rebate of $25:

  • Advanced training class for any sport
  • AKC suffix (following the name) performance title in the areas of scentwork, earthdog, rally, obedience, agility, & tracking.
  • OFA Patella Exam (exam by your regular vet with official OFA form completed & submitted) - Must be completed between 12 & 26 months of age.
  • OFA Basic Cardiac Exam (auscultation by your regular vet with official OFA form completed & submitted) - Must be completed between 12 & 26 months of age.
  • OFA Eye Exam (exam by a canine ophthalmologist with official OFA form completed & submitted) - Must be completed between 12 & 26 months of age.
  • OFA CHIC Certificate

Completion of each of the following titles (with certificate/related proof provided), a rebate of $100 (to note: if we as breeders pay for the entry fees and/or handling fees, these are unavailable for rebate):

  • AKC Champion Title (Conformation, Field, Tracking, Obedience, etc.)
  • AKC Dual Champion Title
  • AKC Triple Champion Title
  • DCA Versatility Certificate

Training and titling is such an amazing opportunity to bond with your puppy as well as help them grow up to be well-rounded members of society. To claim your rebate, proof should be emailed to Grand River Dachshunds. Once verified, please allow up to 60 days to receive your rebate. Rebates will be given up to the amount of $300 per dog over their lifetime.

Thank you to our friend Tori Lee (Endachs) for giving us this idea!