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Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Bentley
Male
Frankie
Male
Charlie
Male
Leo
Male
Lucy
Female
Zoe
Female
Chloe
Female
Milo
Male
Finn
Male
Daisy
Female
Howie
Male
Sweetheart
Female
Luna
Female
Gracie
Female
Lady
Female
Henry
Male
Reno
Male
Scout
Male
Laurén 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, Laurén partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they're old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities”

“Pet only prices are listed - No registration is given for pet only Full breeding rights is offered to approved homes only price can be discussed once approved. All payments are non refundable. Deposits and all payments are non refundable unless something happens to the puppy in our care then deposits are refundable or transferred. Deposit is $200 due when you choose your puppy.”
Laurén 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 Laurén 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 Laurén directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laurén.
Meet in Stuart, IA
4587 miles away
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Meet at Des Moines Airport
4562 miles away
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Meet in Des Moines, IA
4558 miles away
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Laurén has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Laurén was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Laurén’s links

Johnson Family Paws meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

All breeds

Dachshund

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Miniature Schnauzer

Dachshund
About Bruno
Bruno is a beautiful longhaired Chocolate cream brindle He is so very sweet and has the best personality!!
Good health testing

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Dori
Dori is a female Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.

Miniature Schnauzer
About Chip
Chip is a male Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laurén decided to make him part of their program. Laurén 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.

Dachshund
About Diego
Diego is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laurén decided to make him part of their program. Laurén 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.
Good health testing

Dachshund
About Butterscotch
Butterscotch is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.
Good health testing

Dachshund
About Bella
Bella is a beautiful Cream longhaired - she is such a sweetheart

Dachshund
About Arlo
Akc and tested PRA clear
Good health testing

Dachshund
About Rose
Rose is a tested dapple she is a smaller girl at 8lbs
Uploaded health tests

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Tator Tot
Tator Tot is a female Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.
Dachshund
About Fern
Beautiful red Dapple
Dachshund
About Rouge
Smooth coat red dapple

Miniature Schnauzer
About Oakley
Oakley is a Black and Silver She is a Sweetheart! Loves everyone she meets

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Wellington
Wellington is a male Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laurén decided to make him part of their program. Laurén 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.
Good health testing

Dachshund
About Cal
Cal is such a sweetheart! He is a happy go lucky boy who just loves everyone. He has a full genetic panel done with Embark and is PRA clear
Good health testing

Dachshund
About Taffy
Taffy is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.

Dachshund
About Carmel
Carmel is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.

Dachshund
About Jane
Jane is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.
Uploaded health tests

Miniature Schnauzer
About Bonus Dolly
Bonus Dolly is a female Miniature Schnauzer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.

Dachshund
About Fiona
Fiona is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.
Uploaded health tests

Dachshund
About Letty
Letty is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.

Dachshund
About Carney
Carney is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurén decided to make her part of their program. Laurén 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.
Uploaded health tests

Dachshund
About Baymax
Baymax is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laurén decided to make him part of their program. Laurén 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.
Uploaded health tests

American Corgi

Dachshund

Miniature Schnauzer

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Good level
Johnson Family Paws 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 American Corgis.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Laurén to bring home their puppies.

Jasmine B.
Verified owner · May 2026
Lauren was so helpful! I was matched with the most perfect, amazing puppy that I could have possibly imagined! He fits my lifestyle so well! The interview process went so smooth, and Lauren made picking him up easy and stress free! I love this little guy so much already!

Mark S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Laurén was a joy to work with! Always responsive and very available. She was so kind as to meet a long distance away to help pick us up our pup. Leonard is the most affectionate, loving and gentle dog you ever could meet. His personality is one of a kind! If you are looking for your next best friend, please consider Laurén. You will be very happy!

Saul M.
Verified owner · July 2025
Lauren was polite and professional from the very start—when my wife and I first met our puppy—all the way through to the day we brought him home. She was not only friendly but also transparent in answering all our questions, providing extra details that helped us make an informed decision. We learned a great deal from her expertise on the breed and received excellent advice on how to care for our new puppy. We're genuinely happy with our decision and grateful to have worked with her.

John J.
Verified owner · May 2026
She really helped us find the right dog. We at first thought about another dog, but she recommended Lily. She is a perfect dog for us.

Stephanie L.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Our experience acquiring our puppy was wonderful! Great communication and willingness to be flexible was appreciated. We got some great tips from her as well!

Crystal B.
Verified owner · July 2025
From beginning to end, my interactions with Lauren have been full of open communication and ease. She was easy to work with and I love the puppy that I adopted from her. I would definitely adopt another puppy from her. She called me right away to prove she was legit and who she claimed to be.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.