High Country Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Janet S., the breeder behind High Country Kennels located in Litchfield, MI. We believe that every home should have at least one good dog. We enjoy raising happy, well-adjusted puppies to fill that need. We raise companions. We may even have your next family member!
Q. & A. with Janet
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding because of my love for hunting dogs as a youth. It grew out of a passion.What makes your program special?
We work from home allowing us to be on site with the dogs, from their whelping through all their stages of socialization. Our dogs get lots of fresh country air and have access to large exercise yards.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 sable, piebald, red, chocolate and tan, and black and tan. 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.
Bailey
Went homeFemale
Frosty
Went homeMale
Cindy Lou Who
Went homeFemale
Buddy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Janet
Janet 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
"Price includes: guarantee, AKC registration paperwork, initial vaccinations and dewormings, socialization, a sample of food and a puppy treat. All our puppies are the same price, regardless of gender or color. Price includes AKC registration paperwork."
Contract & health guarantee
Janet 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 Janet 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 Janet directly.
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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Janet.
Breeder's location
Meet in Litchfield, MI
4213 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Lansing, MI
4172 miles away
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More about Janet
Janet has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Janet was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Janet is a trusted Good Dog breeder
High Country 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
Tinker, mom
Dachshund
About Tinker
Tinker has an animated personality and a deep devotion to her person. She has an intense concentration and serves as an excellent alert dog. She is a loving mother and has produced some excellent hunting prospects in her puppies. She is AKC registered.
Rebel, dad
Dachshund
About Rebel
Rebel is easy going and everyone is his friend. He always has kind eyes and is not a barker. He passes his good nature on to his puppies.
Parent health testing
Good level
High Country 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.
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).
