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Gauteng, Kempton Park
Adopt Bella Female Dachshund Mom and Puppy
Bella female Dachshund mom, is a calm, affectionate and who thrives in a quiet, loving home where she can relax, feel secure, and stay close to her people. At 4 years old and just 4kg, she is a true lap dog — gentle, settled, and happiest when carried or curled up nearby. Bella is fully toilet trained, which makes her an easy and rewarding companion.
She is currently caring for her 2-week-old puppy, and both need to stay together while the puppy remains dependent on mom.
Bella’s Personality and Temperament
- Female Dachshund, 4 years old
- Small build (approx. 4kg)
- Calm, relaxed, and very affectionate
- Enjoys being carried and resting close to her person
- Gets along well with children
- Friendly with other dogs
- Comfortable around cats
- Fully toilet trained
Bella prefers a low-stress environment and is not overly active, making her ideal for a home that values companionship over constant activity.
Care Needs and Daily Living
Bella has a long back and short legs, so a ramp is required for beds or couches, or she will need to be lifted. This is essential for protecting her spine long-term.
- Not fond of car rides but tolerates them calmly
- Indoor-friendly and settled in the home
- Best suited to a gentle, attentive household
Bonded Adoption: Mom and Puppy
- Bella Female Dachshund mom and her 2-week-old female puppy must be adopted together at this stage
- The puppy is still fully dependent on mom
- The adopter will be temporarily fostering the puppy while providing Bella with a safe, calm environment
- Puppy care guidance and support will be provided
This placement is about stability, patience, and understanding the needs of a mom dog raising her baby.
Ideal Home
- Calm, responsible household
- Willing to support a mom dog with a very young puppy
- Prepared for temporary foster responsibilities
- Indoor living with attention to mobility needs
- Area: Kempton Park, Gauteng
- Name: Bella and Pupy
- Age: Bella 4 years old ~ puppy 2 weeks old
- Gender: Female
- Breed: Dachshund
- Weight: 4kg
- Kids: Excellent
- Dogs: Excellent
- Cats: Ok
- Housetrained: Yes
- Sleep: Indoors or in a kennel outside
- Escape Artist: No
- Out of Province Adoptions: No
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Dachshund
Dachshunds are confident, affectionate dogs with big personalities packed into a small, distinctive body. Originally bred for hunting, they are brave, alert, and surprisingly determined, yet deeply loyal and people-focused in the home. They thrive on close companionship, enjoy being part of daily life, and are happiest in homes that value connection and routine. They are also known as Sausage Dogs, Worshonds, Worsies, Daxies (doxies), and Wiener Dogs, with “daxie” being a popular affectionate term for this much-loved breed in South Africa.
