The Double Dapple!
A double dapple results when two dapple dachsunds (like Penny) are bred. One area of dappling (diluted pigment) that overlaps another area of dappling (diluted pigment) will create a white area (complete lack of pigment). The lack of pigment (white areas) is related to nerve development. Double dapples may be partially or wholly blind and/or deaf (they can even be born without eyes), and they may have skeletal, cardiac, and reproductive abnormalities. In one study, it was found that roughly 55% of double dapple dachshunds are hearing-impaired or deaf. (courtesy of Eridox)
Breeding two dapple dachshunds is irresponsible and cruel.
All of these furbabies are blind. It is not yet known if they are deaf too.
If you feel you can provide a loving forever home for one of these pups, they are available for adoption at the Saint Francis Animal Sanctuary in Vermilion, Ohio.
Love Ruby, Penny & Daisy
36 comments:
I really want one. I hate irresponsible breeders
Those poor babies! Some breeders have no morals.
Wags and Licks,
Mollie Jo & Bobo & Bonnie the Foster Sibling
Oh how sad. Sometimes I just HATE two leggers. They can be so mean and stupid.
Vermillion is located near Cleveland, not too far from where Ginger, Chip, Thai, and Brutus live.
I certainly hope these poor babies find GOOD homes. They are going to need some special care.
Love X's 2
Darn it! Ohio??? Yeah, we'd take those in in an instant. We have issues with not taking everybody in, but we also suck at fostering. We're keepers. Thank you sooooo much for a very informative post. I'm going to tweet this both to spread awareness and to find someone in Ohio to give them a home
Twinkie
How simply heartbreaking!!
Brings a tear to my eye!
Woo Woooo
Shiloh, Shelby and their Mom
GonetotheSnowdogs.blogspot.com
That's certainly sad. :(
How can some hoomans be so stoopid! What cute pups! We hope each one of them finds a loving forever home!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
Thanks fur explaining the evils/perils of this -
Paws khrossed they will find loving GOOD humans -
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie
Oh, how awful for those pups! We pray that they can find forever homes!
Pictures like this always make me so sad. People sometimes forget the animals, and their well being, in search for a certain look and coloring. Is having a double dapple dog, that you think is cuter, really worth these unnecessary side effects? It breaks my heart.
I knew that sometimes double dapples (and dapples?) can have health problems but I had no idea the extent of the troubles or the percentage that have trouble. Very sad but the puppies look so sweet! I hope they find wonderful homes.
Snuggles,
Twix
My heart breaks for those poor little pups! I wish I was home enough to take on a new pup - I'd take one of them in a second.
I'll spread the word to see if anyone else might be looking to expand their herd.
Hey - if anyone is hesitant to adopt because they are blind, I can assure you that it will not be a problem. Kep and Padua went blind, but still managed to get around just fine once they relearned the lay of the land. As an owner, bout the only things we did to accommodate their blindness was to make tapping noises and such to help guide them.
I feel so sad to know what "humans" can do!
They are adorable! I am sure they will find lovely homes soon!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Pawrents told us that breeders who breed double dapple are very unethical!
w00fs, its very sad when hoomans think more of money than us..hope the babies find homes that they are loved...
b safe,
~rocky~
Oh those poor things. :(
grrrrrrr---i hope they all find loving homes. too bad the breeders will never be punished
Hi Penny and Ruby
Thank you for bring this kinda thing to people's attention.
I have done a lot of research in the dachshund bread before Sadie came to live with us but I have never knew anything like this, those poor puppies.
Woof! Woof! Hope they find a sweet loving home SOON ... Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Oh how sad and how cruel!!! But they are so sweet - hope they can find good homes.
Woos - Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Poor little mites. We say 'grrrr' to irresponsible breeders - we'd say a lot more if FH wasn't watching us (she doesn't know we know the words we'd like to call them, he he he!) We hope these cuties find a happy furever home - please keep us all posted if you get any follow-up on this story. Schnauzer snuggles - JD and Max.
That's so sad. We're so sorry there's stupid, irresponsible breeders around!! We wish they could all come in live with us!
Woofs and Kisses!
Mom is thinking about asking Dad about adopting one of these poor babies. Wonder what Dad will say?
Woooffff, poor puppies! I hope they meet a home soon!
Paws
Yogui
This makes me very sad and very mad. Why do humans have to be so stupid?
I hope they find good homes.
Bruce
Oh, Bless their hearts! I pray they will find a loving home.
Riley and Star.
poor doggies :(
That's so sad. Mom and I are checking in with our friends. I just had to visit 2 of my favorite girls. Look forward to hearing from you again!!
Woof Y'all,
T.J.
That is just so sad. The breeders should go to jail for doing this to the poor little puppies.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Deborah
Hi again Ruby & Penny, I went "window shopping" again and I gave you a shout! Come on over and visit!
Thanks,
Deborah
Poor little guys....I hope they all find loving forever homes!
Oh, how sad. :( We hope these babies find good homes.
Kisses,
Nala
Those poor dapples. Dumb dumb humans did this?? Oh....the things I could say right now. I would probably be evicted from DWB, so I will hold my tongue.
I hope they find a good and loving home.
oxox
Rambo
We so DO NOT LIKE people who breed like that. Don't they know that little lives will be born that will suffer? Our momma is fuming so bad right now. It's a good thing she's up here at the end of the world where we live or those breeders would have big spankings coming!
Ohhh... How sad...
They are very adorable. I hope they can have a wonderful family.
Hugs
Matilda
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