8 Week Old Dachshund Puppies | A Day In The Life Of Looking After Two Dapple Dachshund Puppies |

In this video you will see how a day goes looking after two dachshund puppies, 8 weeks old. Gracie and Sapphire are our new dapple dachshund puppies and although they are a bundle of fun, they are also hard work. Follow their day to see what's involved.
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We were only getting one puppy, Gracie but then fell in love with Sapphire, Saffy for short and couldn't let her go. Mum is a black and tan and Dad is a chocolate dapple. Gracie is a silver dapple and Saffy is a silver dapple with white. We are fully aware of double dapple issues but she was not bred from two dapples and is very healthy so far. We would not breed from her either. I will be doing twice weekly videos on their progress and training and any new and fun things they get up to. Thanks for watching!
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[@julikin8539]

You'll never ever have a better friend than a dog, ever. 🐾💌

[@gracieandsapphire]

Very true x

[@nicolamoore4760]

Only just watched this. The puppies are so adorable but your daughter's pictures of them are amazing. She is so talented ❤

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you, that's so kind, she is really very good at her art x

[@porschefoster999]

I agree. Hope you are all well ☺️🐾

[@GrandmasFootsteps]

Your Daughter's pictures are amazing, very talented xx

[@gracieandsapphire]

Aahh, thank you, they are very good pictures, like photos x

[@nimmlloyd343]

so cute, maybe don't let them go up/down stairs though, that can increase/cause IVVD in dachshunds. (not hate just a suggestion)

[@aleeshacollins9545]

Those pictures your daughter did are amazing 🤩

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you, I will tell her x

[@adrianamorales1702]

🙂🐶🐶🙃💕🥰 Beautiful dappled puppies!!! Your daughter 's pictures are great, so talento she is. Thanks for 🐶 sharing! ADRIANA AND VELVET FROM ARGENTINA 🐶 💕 🐾.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you so much, that's very kind of you xx

[@user-wi3yr2sg3t]

I have 3 adult and 3 (almost) 8 week old dachshunds. One of my female dapples looks like Gracie. When your video showed the puppies crying (in the morning), my parents dachshunds went crazy thinking it was their babies making the sounds.

[@allthingsdachshund]

Oh my goodness, they're precious! I love our dachshunds - best little babies! 🥰🥰🥰

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you xx

[@jtaylor9562]

Gracie and sapphire are beautiful ❤️

[@sherryhable]

Very cute. All of your pets the puppies, your older dog and Guinea pig are adorable. And those pictures your daughter did are beautiful. She did a great job.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you, that's very kind x

[@cherylpesutimassie5010]

I love your doxie babies. I have one, and she is such a joy. Thank you for sharing your pups. They are adorable. Hugs from Arizona...:)

[@gracieandsapphire]

Aah, thanks so much for watching x

[@dennispena5496]

Wow, that's a lot of work for 2 puppies. Makes me doubt my ability to care for one dachshund pup.... 🙃 living up high in an apartment building. Great artwork by your daughter btw.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you, yes, they definitely kept me busy, training them to go outside took longer than my other dog but once you are through the first two months it's much easier x

[@joesmith-em2cd]

They are so cute 😍😍😍😍

[@scottortiz8274]

Love 💕 em, I can't go anywhere without my little girl with me. , Dachshund are the best...

[@gracieandsapphire]

They really are such a gorgeous, loving breed.

[@james-bryannaadams6928]

Their food literally looks like what I pull out of my shower drain every once in awhile. Lol!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Yes, it's bit horrible looking but they still love it.

[@phil.dachshundlover8379]

Cuteness overload

[@user-ep4vt8fz9s]

Watched this 3times just trying to catch schedule ❤ them.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you!

[@debdeb342]

Amazing pictures! thankyou so much for this video, loved it!

[@sandytherry8647]

Ha, ha, 27 degrees, really hot. It was 43 degrees on Christmas Day in Perth, Western Australia. That’s what I call hot. Beautiful pups.

[@gracieandsapphire]

That is just soo hot! How do you do it! Thanks for watching x

[@user-yc5lb8fw5r]

So precious

[@Paradise_Editzzz]

Wow those pictures are amazing !!❤

[@nsloane5384]

You are amazing!!!!! I wish every dog had a home like yours!! Lol I'm tired just watching what u do all day!!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you and luckily they are much easier now x

[@irenedavo3768]

Lovely markings

[@namolthomas6695]

Thank you

[@jacobmartinez806]

OMG I wish I had that schedule three naps before noon yup that would be the life.

[@122willywonka]

Ohhhhso cute. Love them

[@kkacz7783]

Just rescued a 5 year old silver dapple! His name is Chips and he is so adorable. He was a breeder dog with 2 different breeders then given up to a local dachshund adoption group. He was in 2 foster homes before I was able to adopt him forever. He looks very much like your Gracie. It’s been 5 weeks and he is now almost completely opened up and believing he is in his forever home. Such a sweetie and I love him so much. He is our 3rd. Penny, a wild boar red mini long-hair female from 6 weeks to 16 years, then Tazer, a wild boar short-hair male adopted from the same rescue at age 8 until 16, and now Chips. So going into year 25 of having a dachshund at my feet 24/7/365. I just love them all so very much.

[@gracieandsapphire]

How fantastic that you have given them homes, lovely to hear and now another, Chips. I hope he continues to relax and enjoy his new home, thank you for watching x

[@irenedavo3768]

Please watch the Camp Beagle

[@irenedavo3768]

@@gracieandsapphire please watch the Camp Beagle

[@catladyhomestead23meow58]

Hello my little mini dachshund had 6 babies and now they are almst 6 weeks old and when we let them out omg they are every where lol

[@eddalea]

Thank you so much for your video. We will be getting our first chocolate mini dapple at the weekend so we know what to expect. ❤😊

[@gracieandsapphire]

Best of luck, the first few weeks can be full on but they do settle down, thanks for watching ❣️

[@meetabose6340]

Just Peachy, Gracie & Sapphire, Adorable Little Puppies❤️You R A True Hands On Mom for Them! GR8 Job❤️Looking Tirelessly after these Adorable Tiny Tots👌❤️

[@gracieandsapphire]

Luckily they are much easier now, thanks for watching ❣️

[@n-bynorthwest1347]

Oh my goodness they're cuties 😍

[@gr9939]

Nicely done video - more please❤

[@poppyrhx]

We get our mini dachshund puppy on Sunday and this video was so helpful!! Thank you!🐶

[@septemberblueuk]

How’s it going?

[@williamdrum9899]

So cute!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you

[@peggybuti1896]

Love your puppies!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you ❣️

[@mandymac74]

Bella is saying “ Did I ask for puppies” ? “ NO I DID NOT” hahahahahaha

[@gracieandsapphire]

Yes! I think she does say that sometimes! X

[@serajacob8278]

So cute 😍

[@winniehotdog2410]

I have one of those and I wish she was still a baby 😭😭😭😭😭😭🥺

[@sonjafischer3181]

Thank you for sharing. I just picked up my Dachshund baby Belle 2 days ago. She wants to snuggle or chew everything in site. It is good to see more babies. Again, thank you for sharing.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Our other dog is Bella, hope it's going well, they are a bit stubborn to toilet train, took about 4 to 6 weeks but got there in the end, thanks for watching ❣️

[@lindseystaden8532]

I love soge dogs 🐩🐩🐩🐩🐩🐩🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thanks

[@crubbythebeagle57]

wow cute wow cute Author Venkat 😎

[@leeannemccaskie1867]

They are beautiful thankyou for shareing🇳🇿🐨🙏💜

[@Tressala]

I am here because I have an 8 week old Doxie. She went from angel to hellion over night

[@gracieandsapphire]

Oh no! Hope she returns to angel x

[@lisawood2981]

I just lost my sweet Doxie Saturday. He was 17 yrs. old and the best dog you could ever hope for. Doxie's are the best but sooo hard to lose.

[@gracieandsapphire]

I'm so sorry, it must be a very difficult time, they are completely like family, 17 is a wonderful age to get to, you looked after him well x

[@mbibi3294]

They are beautiful 🥰

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you 😊

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

Gorgeousness 🐾❣❣❣🐾

[@batutin369]

Ahhhh! Thats so adorable 😍 🐶 🐶 🐶

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thanks ❣️

[@margielenharth4383]

so cute!!!!!! xx

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thanks x

[@Dancestar1981]

Wonderful pictures so talented

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you

[@rachelmcmahon9871]

You make it look so easy 😂

[@jenniferhite260]

The are so cute

[@chocmintz]

Gorgeous as ever. Your daughter is extremely talented - she could certainly give some professionals a run for their money x

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you, I think so, she really enjoys it too x

[@chocmintz]

@@gracieandsapphire that shows in her work. She’ll go far xx

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

Those wretched cages...my Doxie spent 1 hr in hers and that was it. SHE hated it and so did we. She slept in the bed and wld crawl on our chests...♥️

[@gracieandsapphire]

I think it was easier for us with two of them, they love going to bed at night in it x

[@irenedavo3768]

Cute

[@annabelle5837]

Amazing portraits from your daughter! I'm now late for zoom 😂 x

[@gracieandsapphire]

Me too as it happened!!! Xx

[@happykindaworld4479]

Thank you for sharing a day in the life of your adorable pups! I am in love - and Bella? I love you too ❤️ Your daughter has a real talent - amazing! 🤗

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

Talented daughter! If we lived closer, I’d order a painting of my Dalmatian puppy 💔

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you ❣️

[@irenedavo3768]

They are hard work!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Yes, they do need a lot of time and attention but I am at home so can do that x

[@rsivasankari9686]

Supper💙

[@sharonnycum5414]

My daughter talked me into going 20 miles and picking her up a chiweenie. She works all of the time. So I have her with me constantly and she's absolutely adorable she never grew. She's tiny her name is Piper. She's just the sweetest dog and everyone ask how old she is. She's a year old and looks like a 6 week old puppy compared to the puppies on this video she's tiny compared to them.

[@gracieandsapphire]

How adorable and yes, my friends Dachshund is smaller than ours, so cute x

[@sharonnycum5414]

@@gracieandsapphire she's the boss when she wants to be 😂 My other daughter has one that screams at the window drive through for nuggets. She won't let my daughter order until she goes first. She starts when they pull in the parking lot. 😂

[@gracieandsapphire]

They are funny xx

[@user-qe9cn8wx7h]

Отличная порода! Хороший выбор!👌😁

[@shaadydog1]

Wow, your daughter did an excellent job capturing the doggos on canvas.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you, she so good with her art 🎨

[@shastapearce5652]

I have had Dachshunds for 28 years and we always get pairs. They are insanely social and cope better with a buddy if you can't work from home.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Out two seem to definitely have benefited from being together, thanks for watching ❣️

[@janinerossiter5020]

I’ve been called an irresponsible dog owner because I got two dachshunds ☹️ because of littermate syndrome. Any advice on bringing up two happy pups into adulthood x

[@shastapearce5652]

@@janinerossiter5020 Be involved with them. Training, rewards, lots of playtime. I also walked separately when they started to venture out to get them used to my commands. It's really not hard.

[@user-wh6rp7sh1v]

You have a beautiful voice and the puppies are so cute. I'm planning to buy a dachshund🤗 still thinking about it

[@gracieandsapphire]

They are gorgeous but need a lot of attention x

[@TheGMRGIRL]

Im in love - even with Bella and her zoomies!

[@yannajazul619]

Thank you for this video! My first dachshund passed recently at 13 and Im devastated I had to get another one. We're all set we talked to the breeder then a week after he asked if we're down to have the puppy's brother as well! I immediately said yes then a few days later I started panicking because its been ages since I had a puppy and now Im gonna have two!!!! I am not backing out but still so nervous. So thanks for this video I relearned how baby dachshunds are and I think Im ready for two! Aah!!!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Bonuses are they should sleep well because they are together and they play a lot which helps tire them out, hope it goes well, very exciting for you x

[@Dancestar1981]

With two probably settle more easily and less likely to have separation anxiety

[@zeph537]

🥰🥰🥰

[@nsloane5384]

Did your daughter paint those pictures?? Wonderful!!! She's very talented!!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Yes, she does it with pencils, she's really doing well and hopes to sell her art when she's older, thanks for watching x

[@shammamurphy4172]

Excellent video, they are so incredibly cute. It's wonderful for people to see what all goes into having a puppy (or two). They are in such a wonderful loving home. Did your daughter draw those pictures of them? They are so beautiful!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thanks so much Shamma, you are most kind. Yes, my daughter is very good at art and her pictures of the puppies are really gorgeous (I am biased of course). Speak very soon and take care x

[@shammamurphy4172]

@@gracieandsapphire oh please tell your daughter that they are absolutely fantastic. I am very impressed.

[@gotsteem]

Wow, great video. What a full day and routine! Adorable little spups. (spups is my nickname for a puppy) We love our little Roxie spups. she's just over a year old now but every bit a handful as ever.. Cheers!

[@gracieandsapphire]

They definitely keep us busy but luckily a lot easier than when I made that video! X

[@Mavvyd96]

*Me, a Texan, laughs at 27c/80f temp* I live in 95+ degree weather 7, 8 months outta the year. I wish I had that light summer you have across the pond.

[@petramerten9714]

Wonderful video. Without being instructional, it shows the amount of time and dedication that is needed for a puppy. Thank you

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thank you! X

[@matthewg.2221]

Wonderful video. Our mini dachshund Giselle, 16, passed a year ago and now we are considering 2 pups thinking it might be easier for them to have each other to fall back on. It certainly looks like a handful though. They are adorable. Thanks for the tips.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thanks, definitely hard work in one way (potty training basically) but great for company with each other, sleeping well, playing together, just need lots of time in the beginning x

[@OSHOI]

Thanks. You’ve done me a favour, and put me right off ! 😀

[@tieshplayz8353]

We’re getting our new dapple dachound in 6 weeks and now I get to see what they look like when there 8 weeks!! From your dogs!

[@gracieandsapphire]

Brilliant, very exciting for you, they are so cute as puppies, I've also done a 0 to 1 year so you can see the growth x

[@matthewbrown5677]

Very good….will need help in the Future…

[@bigseff23]

They seem pretty big for 8 weeks! My dachshund is about that size at 12 weeks

[@gracieandsapphire]

Saffy is big, Gracie is still tiny, she didn't grow much x

[@whitneybrown4067]

🔥🔥🔥👍….

[@janinerossiter5020]

I have two dachshund pups ( 13 weeks now). Doing well on toilet training, a few accidents but that’s to be expected. Do they still sleep together or in separate crates at night ? Do your girls play fight? Beautiful pups ❤

[@gracieandsapphire]

Hi, mine sleep together and are very happy because they are sisters and they play fight lots, even now at 18 months, it's great and only twice have I had to calm it down. Toilet training was hard but they do get it eventually, even now I try to pop them out every two hours xx

[@georgiajones198]

Where did the breeder get those rabbits from? They're adorable! 😍

[@gracieandsapphire]

I'll ask her at some point and let you know x

[@LKaufman9050]

Yikes! Now I remember what it was like with two dachshund puppies! Your video makes me appreciate my 15 year old dachshund puppy.

[@gracieandsapphire]

They really were hard work in the beginning, thank goodness they are much easier now x

[@mandymac74]

This is a year late; but does your daughter still do those precious pictures? Im in America but would love one of my Roxie the Doxie.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Hi, I'm afraid not, she's started college now so has too much work for commissions, thanks so much for thinking of her xx

[@shootingharvey4781]

Please could i ask where you got the quilted patchwork blanket from. Thanks

[@gracieandsapphire]

Hi, it was Amazon, search patchwork blanket dog and it should come up, thanks

[@shootingharvey4781]

@@gracieandsapphire thanks found them now.. Really enjoy your videos very informative and helpful. We pick our 2 up on 14th feb. 2 dapple boys

[@Honeybee1974]

So cute! Any recommendations for breeders that don't charge the earth for dachshunds? We have been let down time and time again by breeders that are basically greedy. Suggestions welcome from all. P.s those paintings are wonderful. What a talented daughter! X

[@gracieandsapphire]

Sorry, no, we got our two from friends, it wasn't really planned. I spent ages searching with our first dog, Bella and the best breeders are the ones that ask you lots of questions almost like as interview. It's really tricky but worth finding the right one x

[@linguafranca7115]

Gorgeous! Do you recommend dackshund? I can't make up my mind, I like corgis too.

[@gracieandsapphire]

Dachshunds definitely need good training and a lot of time, if you plan to not be home all the time then they may be tricky. That saying, they are the most loving dogs ever and will protect you to the death xx

[@linguafranca7115]

@@gracieandsapphire Got it 👌🏻 Thanks a lot!

[@evacarter4493]

Hello ! I just wanted to say that your puppies are so cute :)) And I was just wondering where you got the cage thing from? x

[@gracieandsapphire]

Hi, thank you, the cage was from amazon, should be listed in the description below, it's worked really well for us and gives them lots of room, only use it at night now they are older x

[@evacarter4493]

@@gracieandsapphire ok thank you! x

[@elisamartini1694]

Thank you for showing me these puppies. Do they bark even with the radio or the TV ? Actually I am really thinking of getting a Dachshund puppy. The blue eyes are beautiful. I don't have a garden. Do you think it is a problem ?

[@gracieandsapphire]

The radio and TV are fine, if there was a lot of barking on the TV they probably would bark back but stop when asked to. They are quite stubborn to house train and as puppies I took them outside a lot. So definitely difficult in the beginning with no garden and especially if it rains but once they get it you would probably have to go out 4 or 5 times a day for them x

[@th3b32st6]

Hiya, I was wondering what size julius k9 harness you got for the pups when they were 8 weeks?❤️

[@gracieandsapphire]

They were baby 2 size I think, very small x

[@lucyfletcher6472]

Even though they’ve not had their second vacs, can they go in the garden? I have an 8 week old and struggling with training pads

[@gracieandsapphire]

Yes, the garden is fine so long as other dogs don't pass through x

[@kayleighdudley8765]

Hi, just wondered if you could share how you worked out the amount of raw food your puppy needed at 8weeks old. I have just bought my miniature dachshund home (his nearly 10weeks) and I'm worried I'm under feeding him. Thanks. P.s. the pictures are amazing, she could definitely make a business from it. xx

[@gracieandsapphire]

Thanks, yes, I feed Durham Raw Animal food and they have a calculator on their website so you can enter age and weight and it tells you how much to feed. I divided by 4 for 4 feeds a day when they are little. How very exciting, a puppy, I hope it's all going OK xx

[@lordmomonga2674]

I be getting one soon some where on june his name is wally

[@gracieandsapphire]

Fantastic! Very exciting

[@rachelau8660]

Hello! Want to say they are adorable! I want to ask about them being with the Guinea pigs, I have got two piggies and am interested in getting a dachshund puppy soon :) how are they getting along? thanks

[@gracieandsapphire]

The dogs really enjoy watching them but they are never left alone together. The guineas have a run outside and the dogs don't try and chase them or hassle them so it's working well really, thanks for watching xx

[@williambarclaykayakfishing]

What size of harness did you buy for your 8 week mini I'm getting a wee guy called Frank in a couple weeks and I'm struggling to think what size I'll need

[@gracieandsapphire]

We got a baby 2 I think, it's so small but they were tiny, Frank is a fantastic name, hope all goes well x

[@williambarclaykayakfishing]

@@gracieandsapphire aww thanks for that I can't wait to get him x

[@user-lw3um2ws5v]

Have you found that they ever wet their dog beds? I'm about to adopt a Dachshund myself🥰

[@gracieandsapphire]

No, they never have but we have to watch one of them for going on the rug near the door, we always put her out every two hours (every 45 mins when they were puppies) to make sure she's got the opportunity to go. She's absolutely fine at night though x

[@hannahw2697]

I’ve heard the training pads are confusing. Does it not hinder potty training?

[@gracieandsapphire]

I definitely agree not to use them for too long but for us, with two puppies who slept through the night from day one (because they were together), it gave me reassurance they if they needed to go, they had somewhere. I stopped them after two or three weeks. If used for too long then yes, they can be very confusing x

[@DaOneAndOnly1]

omworld we get our first Dachshumd in 3 weeks any tips x

[@gracieandsapphire]

Lenny and her six dachshunds is an excellent channel, lots of advice on there especially as Dachshunds are a bit more stubborn to train x

[@shootingharvey4781]

Hi Please could I ask what size the julius K9 harness is? Thanks

[@gracieandsapphire]

Hi, they were baby size 2, very small x

[@shootingharvey4781]

Thanks very much

[@ChampBehaviorAcademy]

i just got two little one my self, i see that you crate them together, have you seen any problems with them ? i've heard that they may only want to be with each other? but i feel like with this breed they are so social they will be okay. Let me know if anyone has an opinion

[@gracieandsapphire]

Hi, yes, I've been asked this quite a bit, our two have been excellent but I did walk them separately about 3 or 4 days a week when they were younger. Gracie was and still is a bit tricky. This guaranteed they were OK apart and yes, they are so desperate for your attention that they prefer sitting on our laps rather than together. If you catch it early I think they should be OK x

[@jennyfieldmann7458]

Hey!!! ♡ I have one male smooth haired black/tan Doxie 4 month old pup.. I nearly bought two but the breeder said no due to littermate syndrome?? Did your friends mention it to you? The breeder of my dog made a really big deal over it and honestly said no!! xx

[@gracieandsapphire]

Yes, we were aware and definitely gave them time apart, separate walks etc so it's been fine. They actually sleep better at night together so I'm pleased with two however it is harder work overall x

[@kendalbradshaw5102]

I love the cushion they are playing on! Our little girl Ziggy arrives in 4 weeks and I'm researching crate or pen training. What would you recommend?

[@gracieandsapphire]

Hi, very exciting for you, I really like the one in the video as it's super strong, you can get less sides and have it smaller, it's linked in the description of the video. They have never managed to move it which is good but it's only needed at night now, they are good during the day if we go out x