About Laurjosh....
Laurjosh Dachshunds was started in 1992 with the purchase of Tallavast Anastacia Elgin, a miniature smooth dachshund. Since that time we have been selectively breeding miniatures to achieve a type that mirrors the standard-sized dachshund. Our kennel name is derived from combining the names of our first two children, Lauren and Joshua. As Murphy's Law would have it, number three (Micaela) came along and she is actually the dog lover in the family.  Didn't use much foresight with that plan eh?

We are located in Shavertown, Pennsylvania (18708), approx 2 hours north of Philadelphia and 2.5 hours west of New York City. We are committed to producing quality dachshunds with breed type, soundness (healthy, great temperaments) and balance--dogs that adhere to the breed standard and dogs that are fun to live with.

Brenda is the official "whelper" and is often available when I am not to bring puppies into the world.  (psst....it's really the only part she likes--she's a cat person).  Brenda is a Registered Nurse and the best wife and mother a man could ask for.  I (Kevin) am a Physician Assistant employed in Neurosurgery/Critical Care. Brenda and I were married in 1988.

We are members of the Dachshund Club of America and the National Miniature Dachshund Club.

Policies...
As is typical with most show breeders, all puppies leaving Laurjosh as pets must be spayed/neutered and are provided with "Limited Registration".  Show prospects may or may not be sold on co-ownership depending on where that particular dog fits into our breeding program.  Males sold to proven show homes, are often only co-owned for their show career.  Bitches may be co-owned until a puppy back is received.

Focus...
Our focus has always been the Miniature Smooth Dachshund and will continue to be. However, as of late we have also been working on Miniature Longs and Miniature Wires. In 2009 we also purchased another standard longhair dachshunds.  I love variety and this wonderful breed offers a great deal!

Dachshund Info. from AKC

Dachshund Info. from DCA

Other Interests..
I do have interests outside of dachshunds. Actually, anything I become involved in usually turns into an obsession.  I love landscaping around my home and in the last two years have begun hybridizing daylilies. It requires similar planning and strategizing as breeding dogs.  Sounds strange, but there are literally thousands of different daylily cultivars already registered. It takes many years to produce a plant with a flower that is unique, a proven producer of offspring, and with desirable characteristics (plant habit, number of scapes, height of flower above the foliage, etc.).  Hopefully, I will start approx. 1000 new plants this year. From there it will take 2 years for the first flowers and another 3 or 4 years in the garden to determine it's qualities (or lack of). 

I do more with the dogs in the fall and winter, and concentrate on gardening in the spring and summer.  By the change of seasons, I'm usually ready for a change of focus!