I'm Dana M., the breeder behind Irish Paws 23 AKC Dachshunds located in Deland, FL. Having dogs in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Dana
Why did you start breeding?
My mentor was a woman named Marge who had experience and had shown at Westminster. She gave me my first real champion show dog who was a long haired blue and tan. He was a wonderful dog and loved the show ring and was great at home with the best temperament!
What makes your program special?
Personality, color and quality dogs are the goal. I want owners to feel they have a special puppy who can go anywhere and do anything. Doxies have so much loyalty and unconditional love and people keep good dogs for life so it is best to focus on a great temperament and foundation so they fit into the new family with ease and steal their hearts.
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 red, black and tan, fawn (isabella) and cream, gray (blue) and cream, chocolate and cream, and black and cream. 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 - Sport
Went home
Male
Girl 2 - Angel
Went home
Female
Boy 1 Duke
Went home
Male
Girl 1 - Flower
Went home
Female
Girl 3 - Snowflake
Went home
Female
Girl 4 Snowball
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Dana
Dana 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, Worming, 1st Vet Visit with Vaccinations, Exam and Health Certificate. $300 deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dana.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Deland, FL
726 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Daytona Beach Airport
711 miles away
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More about Dana
Club memberships
Dana is a member of West Volusia Kennel Club.
Dana has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Irish Paws 23 AKC 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
Beauty, mom
Dachshund
About Beauty
Beauty has been with me several years since 8 weeks. She is calm and sweet. She loves swimming and playing outside. She loves to snuggle at night. Beauty has been a great Mom and this is her first litter.
Daisy, mom
Dachshund
About Daisy
Daisy is a red dapple piebald with smooth coat.
Yeti, dad
Dachshund
About Yeti
Fawn Isabella and cream piebald
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Irish Paws 23 AKC 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.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.