Ashley Kate’s Doxies
Meet the breeder
I'm Ashley J., the breeder behind Ashley Kate’s Doxies located in Ione, CA. Dedicated small breeder of miniature Dachshunds focused on health, temperament, and raising happy, well-socialized puppies. All of our puppies are vet-checked, up to date on vaccinations, and well-socialized before heading to their new homes. Our goal is to give each puppy the best possible start in life—and to match them with families who will love them as much as we do.
Q. & A. with Ashley
Why did you start breeding?
My love for Dachshunds began with my first mini who completely stole my heart. Their loyalty and charm inspired me to start a small, responsible breeding program focused on health, temperament, and quality.What makes your program special?
Our Dachshunds are raised in our home with daily love and attention. Puppies are well-socialized, vet-checked, and introduced to normal life so they leave happy, confident, and ready to join their forever families.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, black and cream, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Ashley
Ashley has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include between $3,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, vet exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, health guarantee, and early socialization in a loving home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashley may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Ashley offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ashley directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ashley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ione, CA
5600 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
5598 miles away
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Meet in Sacramento, CA
5602 miles away
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More about Ashley
Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ashley Kate’s Doxies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Ashley Kate’s Doxies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Dachshunds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
