FAQ & Policies

I raise Miniature Dachshunds in Long Hair and Smooth Coat. Most of my pups grow to be 10-13lbs. Occasionally a “tweenie” or small standard pops up. Size can never be guaranteed, only estimated.

We are located in Belmont Michigan. All puppies must be picked up from our home.

Pet puppies will not be provided AKC papers. They are required by contract to be spayed/neutered.

Full AKC may be an option offered to experienced breeders.

The creation of your puppy begins with genetic & physical screening for both parents, followed by the careful care of preggo mum. Prenatal vitamins, ultrasounds, vet visits, top quality food, a safe assisted labor & delivery. For pups: bottle or tube feeding if needed, routine deworming, grooming, weekly photo shoots, vaccinations, socialization, and endless love.

All puppies will receive a gift basket from me on pick up day. A bone shaped toy basket filled with treats, toys, a bed, bowls, a container of their food, their paperwork/records, and coupons to various pet companies. They'll also be sporting a new collar.

As a dedicated breeder I continue to be on hand after pups leave the nest. Should you have any questions or concerns, I am just an email away.

Adoption fees range from $2000-3200. The deposit to reserve your pick of the litter is $400. Zelle, Paypal, or money order are accepted for deposits. Balance is due in cash in person on pick up day. As a fraud prevention policy, cash is the only payment method for your balance. There are zero exceptions to the cash balance policy.

All payments are non-refundable, however under certain extreme circumstances, like a family tragedy prior to pick up day, deposits can be transferred for up to one year.

There is no fee to join but there is an application process. The list is not kept in numerical order, so all members have an equal opportunity to adopt.

Puppies are usually offered to the list via email when they are 3- 10 days old. Puppies are reserved in order of reply to the "birth announcement". A walkthrough for placing your deposit will be shared when you claim your puppy.

Those that pass on the litter or weren't quick enough to reserve one will remain on the list for next time. However, members will be asked to renew their subscription semi-annually with a super quick opt in process. This helps me weed out parties that joined but adopted elsewhere in the meantime, which is fairly common in this age of long waiting lists and high demand.

Current owners of Lovebug Doxies are eligible to rejoin the list at anytime in the future, even if you see its closed. Perk of being part of the family. Just email me 😁

As this is a private residence and not a public facility like a pet shop or kennel, we do not welcome any guests except those picking up their puppy or dropping off their female for stud services. This policy is two fold; It respects my children's right to privacy within their home, and is a major health and safety policy that is ultra common for reputable breeders. This is how we prevent infections, particularly deadly Parvo, in our little ones with under developed immune systems and no vaccine protection. The first day they can meet you is the day you take them home. Your whole family is welcome on that day!

Each litter will be assigned a 3 or 4 day pick up window based on when they turn 8 weeks old. There will be plenty of available appointments during the assigned window. The dates will be provided before you even place a deposit so you can plan well ahead. Puppies will not be held beyond the assigned pick up dates unless there is an unexpected emergency.

My puppies are handled daily from birth. They are born in the center of my home where I can keep a very close eye on them day and night. They are raised in an active family environment. They get exposed to all sorts of household sounds and action, they play with my kids, and meet Morty_The_Wrinkled.

Dachshunds are an incredibly social breed which makes them prone to separation anxiety. If you do not own other dogs you may find your pup requires a great deal of attention during the initial adjustment period. Some crying, mostly at night, is 100% to be expected. Leaving the pack is really hard for a baby and some cry more than others.

PLEASE do not adopt a puppy if you cannot cope with, or your living arrangements will not tolerate, a few nights of puppy crying. They may indeed wake up the baby or irritate your neighbors in the next apartment. Please consider these possibilities ahead of time to avoid frustration.

Check out my Puppy Gear page for useful product recommendations (including the food we use).

For potty training tips check out this blog post as well.