Life With Mini Paws

Karen E.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Palm Bay, FL
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Jasper
Lilo

Expected Dachshund litter

Due Apr. 2026

Ready June 18
Zeke
Nala

Expected Dachshund litter

Due May 2026

Ready July 10

Meet the breeder

I'm Karen E., the breeder behind Life With Mini Paws located in Palm Bay, FL. We do our best to socialize and acclimate each litter so we’re able to offer all-around healthy and well-mannered puppies! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.

Q. & A. with Karen

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We started to breed because we unfortunately lost a dachshund after 10 years and wished he had pups to keep one after his passing.

  • What makes your program special?

    We truly believe that these dogs are not only pets but our family. And we do our very best to keep them well mannered and play with the other pups as well as kids to make sure they are friendly enough to go to any house environment and be someone’s best friend.

  • 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 cream and chocolate 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.

Getting a puppy from Karen

Karen 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.

Karen partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Our puppies go home with their first rounds of age-appropriate shots, age-appropriate dewormer, microchip, and a Florida Health Certificate! We ask for a deposit of $500 for the puppy and the rest on the day of pick up. The deposit goes towards the full amount of the puppy's price. Our Nonrefundable deposit is to secure the puppy/spot of ur choice until the day of pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Palm Bay, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Melbourne Orlando Airport

Flexible meeting point

Karen can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Karen

  • Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Karen’s links

Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Life With Mini Paws 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Life With Mini 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 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).

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