I'm Terri H., the breeder behind Caristeda Kennels located in Butler County, OH. I'm a home-based breeder of quality Doxies and Salukis who loves showing my dogs in the daytime just as much as I enjoy snuggling with them at night! I breed to enhance my lines and add to my breeding program. It may be 2-3 years between litters before I find the right stud. My passion for these dogs is poured into every aspect of my breeding program. I truly love my dogs and what I do!
Q. & A. with Terri
Why did you start breeding?
My mother started in Salukis over 35 years ago. She got into Dachshunds about 25 years ago. I took over the Dachshund lines and will choose the next stud dog or which female will be complimentary to which stud. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others!
What makes your program special?
My love for these dogs is reflected in the personal touch I put into making sure the addition of your new puppy is a truly joyful experience. I have a grooming shop in which the puppies go to daily from day 1. I don’t breed to sell puppies. I breed to continue the pedigree that I have. I raise each puppy as if they are staying with me. I look forward to connecting you with your next beloved companion!
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Terri
Terri 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 $1,000 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Terri 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 Terri 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 Terri directly.
Caristeda Kennels 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
Good level
Caristeda Kennels 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Full Embark 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).