Gillian’s Darling’ Doxies
- Milo, MO
Available puppies
Travis
3 weeks old · Male
Sterling
3 weeks old · Female
Taylor
3 weeks old · Female
Brittany
3 weeks old · Female
Chris
3 weeks old · Male
Harrison
3 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Lara H., the breeder behind Gillian’s Darling’ Doxies located in Milo, MO. I take great pride in raising healthy, happy, well-socialized puppies with wonderful temperaments. Each puppy is raised with lots of love, attention, and care from the very beginning. My hope is to help every puppy find a loving family where they will be treasured just as much as they are here on our farm.
Q. & A. with Lara
Why did you start breeding?
Our journey into breeding began with a deep love for dachshunds and a commitment to raising them responsibly on our family farm. We prioritize the health, well-being, and temperament of every dog through thoughtful breeding practices, attentive care, and appropriate veterinary support. Country living gives our dogs plenty of space to explore, play, and enjoy farm life while remaining cherished members of our family.What makes your program special?
We are dedicated to providing each puppy with a healthy foundation and the individual care they need before joining their new family. Our goal is to place every puppy with a loving, committed home where they will be treasured for life, and we remain available to support our families throughout their dog’s lifetime.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 piebald, red, chocolate 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.
Patrick
ReservedMale
Getting a puppy from Lara
Lara has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Lara partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We carefully match each puppy with a loving family based on personality, lifestyle, and individual needs. Our goal is a happy, lifelong fit for both puppy and family. 🐾🤎”
Price
“Price includes a vet check, AKC paperwork, first shots, deworming, and lots of loving socialization to give your puppy a happy, healthy start before joining your family. 🐾. A non-refundable deposit reserves your chosen puppy and goes toward the total price. Once received, your sweet baby is officially reserved just for your family! 🐾🤎.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lara 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 Lara 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 Lara 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Milo, MO
4773 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
4713 miles away
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Meet in Jefferson City, MO
4657 miles away
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More about Lara
Lara has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Lara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Lara’s links
Lara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gillian’s Darling’ 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
Parent dogs
Ruby, mom
Dachshund
About Ruby
🐾 Meet Ruby — Our Beautiful Girl 🐾 Ruby is such a special part of Gillian’s Darling Doxies. ❤️ She is a beautiful girl with gorgeous dachshund features, a lovely coat, and the sweetest expression—but what truly makes Ruby special is her wonderful personality. She is loving, gentle, devoted, and has that sweet doxie personality that completely steals your heart. Ruby is also a wonderful mama, and watching her lovingly care for her puppies makes us even more proud to have her as part of our program. At Gillian’s Darling Doxies, we believe quality is about the whole dog—health, temperament, structure, and the characteristics we love about the dachshund breed. Ruby represents so much of what we want in our girls, and we are incredibly proud of the beautiful puppies she and Billy have produced. 🩷🐾 Beautiful. Loving. Devoted. A wonderful mama. That’s our Ruby.
Parent health testing
Great level
Gillian’s Darling’ 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.
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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not 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.
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).
