Hot Diggity Doxies of Dothan

Lauretta D.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Dothan, AL
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Meet the breeder

I'm Lauretta D., the breeder behind Hot Diggity Doxies of Dothan located in Dothan, AL. We are dedicated to breeding for genetics, health and temperament with a focus on confirmation, intelligence and beauty!

Q. & A. with Lauretta

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have worked as an RN for 45 years and recently retired from full time work. This opened the door for another passion of mine, breeding miniature dachshunds! I have owned minitaure dachshunds for 35 years as pets only but am excited to help others find their love of dachshunds as well.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our breeding dogs are AKC registered and Embark tested. Puppies will come with Prepaid AKC pet registration, worming, first round of vaccinations, well puppy vet exam and goody bag.

  • 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, chocolate and tan, 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.

Getting a puppy from Lauretta

Lauretta 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, Lauretta partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We make sure to match our puppies with a loving, safe, indoor home and good families. We do not sell to puppy mills, we consider each application and weigh pros and cons of each potential buyer. We want to be sure the puppy and the buyer are a good match”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes the guarantee, AKC pet registration, vaccinations, deworming, veterinary well puppy certificate and puppy socialization. To reserve the puppy of your choice until 8 weeks of age.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lauretta 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 Lauretta 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 Lauretta 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Dothan, AL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Dothan Airport

Meet in Dothan, AL

More about Lauretta

  • Lauretta has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months

    Lauretta was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Lauretta’s links

Lauretta is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hot Diggity Doxies of Dothan 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Hot Diggity Doxies of Dothan 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.

  • Oculocutaneous Albinism (Small Breed Type), Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Dachshund Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 1 (NCL1), Dachshund Type, Narcolepsy, Dachshund Type, Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIA (MPS IIIA), Dachshund Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 2 (NCL2), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Full Embark 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.