CuSithe Kennels

There is a puppy available from our boy Harvey 's litter

🌸 ROSETTES & REAL TALK: Eye Testing Your Dachshund 🌸
Clear, bright eyes aren’t just beautiful in the ring—they reflect responsible breeding and long-term care. A dog that can see well moves with confidence, connects with you, and lives fully.
🔥 Real Talk:
Just because your dachshund looks fine doesn’t mean their eyes are.
Conditions like Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) can be silently developing long before you ever notice a problem. By the time your dog starts bumping into things or hesitating in low light… the damage is already done—and it’s irreversible.
And here’s where it gets uncomfortable:
Not eye testing breeding dogs isn’t ignorance anymore—it’s a choice.
Because testing exists.
Because specialists exist.
Because prevention matters.
Skipping it risks: — Passing on hereditary blindness
— Producing puppies with avoidable suffering
— Undermining the integrity of your breeding program
👁️ What proper eye testing actually means:
This isn’t your regular vet glance with a light. This is a full exam by a certified veterinary ophthalmologist (CAER exam), looking deep into the structures of the eye.
✔️ Detects inherited disease early
✔️ Helps breeders make ethical pairings
✔️ Gives owners peace of mind
💬 The part people don’t say out loud:
Loving your dog isn’t enough.
Advocating for their future is.
Because a winning dog should be more than beautiful…
They should be built to thrive.

Iggy says he saw his ophthalmologist and its a pass with breeders options for his eyes.