I'm Colby S., the breeder behind DOXA Miniature Dachshunds located in Benton City, WA. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded miniature dachshund puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! Our dogs have been selected from champion lines all over the world to showcase their stunning beauty, excellent conformation, as well as loving temperament.
Q. & A. with Colby
Why did you start breeding?
I was raised in a family with a passion for hunting dogs. I learned the ropes of building a breeding program founded upon integrity and hard work. When I became a mother, I knew I wanted to share that passion with my children as well as the lessons of hard work, integrity, self sacrifice that goes along with raising animals. It is a wonderful journey to share with my family.
What makes your program special?
Our program is small and we focus on excellence in every pairing. Our dogs have been selected from champion show lines all around the world. We focus first on health and temperament. We want to improve this amazing breed through each litter that we produce. Puppies are raised within our home and handled from the moment they are born.
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, chocolate, black and cream, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, black and tan, 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.
Boy 2
Reserved
Male
Girl 2
Reserved
Female
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Getting a puppy from Colby
Colby 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $2,250 - $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Colby 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 Colby 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 Colby directly.
DOXA Miniature Dachshunds 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
Olive, mom
Dachshund
About Olive
Olive is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colby decided to make her part of their program. Colby 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.
Atlas, dad
Dachshund
About Atlas
Atlas is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Colby decided to make him part of their program. Colby 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.
Ollie, dad
Dachshund
About Ollie
Ollie is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Colby decided to make him part of their program. Colby 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.
Charlie, mom
Dachshund
About Charlie
Charlie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colby decided to make her part of their program. Colby 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.
Zandri, mom
Dachshund
About Zandri
Zandri is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colby decided to make her part of their program. Colby 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.
Willow, mom
Dachshund
About Willow
Willow is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colby decided to make her part of their program. Colby 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.
Isabella, mom
Dachshund
About Isabella
Isabella is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colby decided to make her part of their program. Colby 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
Good level
DOXA Miniature Dachshunds 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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).