From the Heart Retrievers and Doxies

Shannon T.

Breeder of Dachshunds and Golden Retrievers

  • Ocala/Gainesville, FL
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Miss. Pink-2800

Ready Dec. 27

2 weeks old · Female

Miss. Orange-3200

Ready Dec. 12

5 weeks old · Female

Mr. Black-3200

Ready Dec. 12

5 weeks old · Male

Mr. Red-4600

Ready Dec. 12

5 weeks old · Male

Upcoming litters

Loafer
Shaz

Expected Dachshund litter

Due Nov. 2025

Ready Jan. 13, 2026
Magnum
Pralines

Expected Dachshund litter

Due Nov. 2025

Ready Jan. 20, 2026
Hercules
Ember

Expected Dachshund litter

Due Nov. 2025

Ready Jan. 23, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Shannon T., the breeder behind From the Heart Retrievers and Doxies located in Ocala/Gainesville, FL. As a conscientious breeder, I strive for loving, socialized, well bred and sound puppies that our first and foremost family members. I stand behind the health, structure, and temperament of my puppies and select forever homes that best fit the unique personalities of each puppy. They are PET ONLY.

Q. & A. with Shannon

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I live on my husband‘s family farm it is been in his family for four generations now. We help raise beef cattle, green peanuts, and hay. My husband also works for the USDA. Agriculture runs in his blood😂. We have six beautiful children together ranging in age from 24 all the way down to our youngest who is 5(No... We are not having any more). We have five Golden retrievers and 11 mini Doxies. I never actually had it in my mind to breed dogs it’s just something that happened about 14 years ago. I absolutely fell in love with it and just slowly pursued it. I am a small in-home breeder, I do everything on our family farm and in my own home. I like that it’s small and family-owned. We all chip-in and help.
  • What makes your program special?

    The puppies I breed are very much loved and spoiled from their very first breath until they are eight weeks of age and leave my home. They are surrounded by love from my children and all the farmland which I think is an amazing start for them in life. I also do a spay and neuter contract. I will make exceptions for certain circumstances only after communicating and finding out more about you. I hope this helps and if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our Dachshund puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Dachshund puppies include cream, red, wild boar, black, chocolate, brindle, fawn (isabella) and cream, wild boar and tan, wild boar and cream, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, black and tan, and black and cream. Golden Retriever puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. 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.

Getting a puppy from Shannon

Shannon 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $4,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“From the Heart Retrievers and Doxies offers a One-year health guarantee. All puppies will be up to date on shots, Deworming, microchipping with a paid lifetime subscription, weekly photos and updates, blanky with mom and littermates smell, and a puppy pack full of goodies. No puppy will be held/reserved without a deposit! Puppies will come up-to-date on all shots and deworming, Their Florida health certificates, Microchipped with a lifetime paid subscription.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shannon.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Ocala/Gainesville, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gainesville Airport


Meet in Gainesville, FL

More about Shannon

  • Club memberships

    Shannon is a member of Florida Gulf Coast Golden Retriever Club, Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club, English Golden Retrievers of North America, Dachshund Club of America, and Golden Retriever Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Shannon’s links

Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder

From the Heart Retrievers and Doxies 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Dachshund

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

From the Heart Retrievers and Doxies 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.

  • PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Shannon to bring home their puppies.

  • Kristi L.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Shannon was amazing and super helpful! She sent pictures and updates until we picked him up. Let me tell you want, my pup is almost 7mo old and he is seriously so smart. He’s the sweetest baby I’ve owned and I’m so happy that we got him. The whole experience was amazing. I was skeptical to use this but I’m so glad I did. She is a legit breeder and she cares about all of her dogs. So grateful for the whole experience.

    Sheila R.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    I recommend Shannon 1000%. We drove over 4 hours to her and it was so worth it. I did not feel comfortable getting a puppy from anywhere else even if it was closer to me. Everything she does for the puppies makes the transition so much smoother. She is so communicative and always happy to help and answer any questions🩵

    Amy J.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Shannon has been great to work with. You can tell she cares so much about the puppies and dogs she raises and wants them to have the best lives possible. From the first time I reached out to her to the last, her responses have been almost immediate ( the primary reason I chose to go with her in the beginning) and she is so very helpful. If I could have as many puppies as I really wanted I would get them all from Shannon! This experience has been great, I would recommend 100%!!

  • Bana V.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    I HIGHLY recommend Shannon and heart retrievers and doxies!! Shannon was such a joy to connect with! I am so thankful for our sweet girl, Lola. She is a beautiful, healthy, and incredibly gentle little dachshund, and my whole family is absolutely in love. Shannon always put me at ease with my millions of questions and sent so many helpful resources along the way. She was always available and prompt with her replies! When the day came to pick up Lola, we were greeted with such kindness.. you can truly tell how much they care for their dachshund family! After a bad experience with another breeder in Florida, I was nervous about the process, but Shannon completely restored my trust. I will always go to her with any questions and know she’ll be there to help me. Thank you, Shannon and family!!

    Camryn D.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Shannon was absolutely amazing. She responds very promptly and is extremely kind and helpful. She answered all of my questions and made the process so smooth. I couldn’t have asked for a better adoption process!!

    Jessica W.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Shannon was very nice and and was quick to respond with any questions that we had. She made the adoption process seamless from start to finish. She was also very accommodating to us as far as pick up. We live in Virginia and we flew to Florida for pick up and the puppy did great on the flight. I would definitely recommend From the Heart Doxies and Retrievers to anyone looking for a dachshund puppy!

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