I'm Lilyana A., the breeder behind CarolinaDachshunds located in Lumber City, GA. At Carolina Dachshund, Our mission is to provide each family with a happy, well-socialized puppy that's been carefully bred for excellent health, temperament, and quality. We're passionate about giving our puppies the best start in life so they can bring years of love and joy to their new homes.
Q. & A. with Lilyana
Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding began with a strong desire to improve the quality, health, and temperament of the breed I love. Over time, it became a calling — a way to combine my passion for dogs with a commitment to responsible, ethical breeding.
What makes your program special?
What makes my program special is the love and attention every puppy receives from day one. They’re raised in my home, surrounded by care, socialization, and plenty of playtime — so they grow up confident, healthy, and ready to be part of a family.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature and standard sizes. 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 piebald, gray (blue), cream, red, black, chocolate, fawn (isabella), gray (blue) and cream, fawn (isabella) and tan, fawn (isabella) and cream, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, blue and tan, blue and cream, black and tan, black and cream, gray (blue) 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 Lilyana
Lilyana 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 a $300 deposit and between $700 - $2,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Each puppy goes home with first shots, multiple dewormings, registration, a care package, puppy agreement, and return contract—healthy, loved, and ready for their forever family. 🐾. A deposit is required to reserve your puppy. Deposits are nonrefundable after 24 hours, unless a medical issue arises with the puppy. This ensures serious inquiries and fair placement for every pup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lilyana 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 Lilyana 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 Lilyana directly.
CarolinaDachshunds 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 dogs
Millie, mom
Dachshund
About Millie
Millie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lilyana decided to make her part of their program. Lilyana has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Piper, mom
Dachshund
About Piper
Meet Piper!
Piper is a beautiful red piebald shorthair dachshund, proudly CKC registered, with a soft, gentle nature that makes her impossible not to love. Her sweet personality shines through in everything she does — she’s a true cuddlebug who’s happiest snuggled up beside her favorite people.
Piper adores meeting new faces and greets everyone with a calm, welcoming charm. She’s incredibly gentle, affectionate, and full of quiet warmth, making her the perfect companion for cozy days and peaceful moments.
With her loving heart and serene spirit, Piper brings comfort and joy wherever she goes.
Jasper, dad
Dachshund
About Jasper
Meet Jasper!
Jasper is a stunning cream shorthair with both AKC and CKC registration, and he comes from fully health-tested lines. With his eye-catching coat and bright expression, he turns heads everywhere he goes.
Super outgoing and full of personality, Jasper loves meeting new people and thrives on attention. He’s incredibly affectionate, gentle, and eager to please — the kind of dog who makes everyone around him smile. Whether he’s playing, cuddling, or simply tagging along for the day, Jasper brings warmth and joy to every moment.
A loving heart, a confident spirit, and exceptional pedigree — that’s Jasper!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
CarolinaDachshunds 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 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.
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).