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Originally Posted by epundt
She is large for a Mini. She weighs about 14 lbs, not registered and not for show.
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Which means she is not a prime example of the breed and should therefore not be bred. BTW, a 14lb Dachshund is still a small dog and is still subject to the same whelping problems as all other small-breed dogs. If you don't terminate this pregnancy, prepare yourself for a costly c-section and the very real possibility of losing your dog and her puppies.
If you want to become a breeder, you should find a good, reputable breeder first. Team up with them, ask them to be your mentor. Spend the next several years learning everything you can about the breed, about animal husbandry, about genetics, about the show ring and other championship events. Get yourself a show-quality pup and show her to several championships. Then, maybe, you'll be ready to try breeding, and only with your mentor by your side the whole time.
Good luck to you and your puppy - I really mean that.