I'm Bethany C., the breeder behind Darling and Adored Kennels located in Florida. We're responsible, home-based breeders of AKC miniature dachshund Our dogs are hand-raised and part of the family. We focus on the proper development of all our puppies because we know that each one is unique and deserving of undivided love and attention. We take pride in the time and dedication we give to every litter. It is so fulfilling to have the opportunity to create companionship for other loving homes!
Q. & A. with Bethany
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 have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Bethany
Bethany 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes age-appropriate vaccines, a health guarantee, deworming, and lifetime support from us! We require a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 to ensure your obligation, reserve a puppy from the upcoming litter, and defray the initial cost of care. We break our deposit up into two payments. $100.00 is to be put on our waitlist then $200 is due once you pick your puppy. However, if you enter into the buying process when puppy picks are being done and you are not on a waitlist you are required to pay the full $300.00
Payment must be received with a signed copy of our contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bethany 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 Bethany 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 Bethany directly.
Darling and Adored 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 dogs
All breeds
Dachshund
Goldendoodle
Elsie, mom
Dachshund
About Elsie
Elsie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bethany decided to make her part of their program. Bethany 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.
Rosco, dad
Dachshund
About Rosco
Rosco is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Bethany decided to make him part of their program. Bethany 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.
Apollo, dad
Goldendoodle
About Apollo
Apollo is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Bethany decided to make him part of their program. Bethany 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Darling and Adored 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.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia
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.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Sebaceous Adenitis (SA)
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.
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).