JDKennel
- Merced, CA
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Hazel
5 weeks old · Female
Honey
10 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Josiah A., the breeder behind JDKennel located in Merced, CA.
Q. & A. with Josiah
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Bentley
Went homeMale
Casper
Went homeMale
Remy
Went homeMale
Autumn
Went homeFemale
Daisy
ReservedFemale
Winnie
ReservedFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Ottis
Went homeMale
Olive
Went homeMale
Rose
Went homeFemale
Fatty
Went homeMale
Blu
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Josiah
Josiah 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, Josiah partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Josiah 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 Josiah 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 Josiah 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
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Josiah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Merced, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Los Angeles Airport
Meet in Bakersfield, CA
More about Josiah
Certifications & recognitions
DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology).
Josiah has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Josiah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Josiah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
JDKennel 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
Kona, mom
Dachshund
About Kona
Kona is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Josiah decided to make her part of their program. Josiah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Popi, mom
Dachshund
About Popi
Popi is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Josiah decided to make her part of their program. Josiah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ace, dad
Dachshund
About Ace
Ace is a long-haired black and tan dapple mini dachshund with champion lines.
Luma, mom
Dachshund
About Luma
Luma is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Josiah decided to make her part of their program. Josiah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Coco, mom
Dachshund
About Coco
Coco is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Josiah decided to make her part of their program. Josiah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Good level
JDKennel 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.
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).
