az.doxie_plug
- Goodyear, AZ
Meet the breeder
I'm Niko M., the breeder behind az.doxie_plug located in Goodyear, AZ. We've been breeding for six years, focused on the health of our dogs. Our passion is creating new family members and making families happy with their new addition. Every puppy is backed by vet wellness exams and DNA disease panels.
Q. & A. with Niko
Why did you start breeding?
I decided to start breeding mini Daschunds because I love the breed and wanted to raise happy, healthy puppies with great temperments. As a small home breeder, I believe puppies deserve to raised in a loving home environment with individual attention and proper care from the very beginning.What makes your program special?
I provide a loving, hands on environment where each puppy receives individual attention and care. I focus on raising well socialized puppies, prioritzing their health and temperment. And helping each one find a loving, lifelong home. Carefully screening applicants to help ensure puppies go to a loving family / home.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 types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and longhaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, red, fawn (isabella) and tan, 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 Niko
Niko has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Niko partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
Price
“Pricing reflects the care, vetinary attention, early socialization and DNA testing.”
Contract & health guarantee
Niko 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 Niko 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 Niko 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 Niko.
Breeder's location
Meet in Goodyear, AZ
5641 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
5623 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Niko can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Niko
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College.
Niko has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Niko was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Niko is a trusted Good Dog breeder
az.doxie_plug 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
Good level
az.doxie_plug 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.
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).
