I'm Stephanie W., the breeder behind Lion's Gate Dachshunds located in Fletcher, NC. Our dogs and puppies are raised in our home and are loved as family. We spend countless hours with each of our litters, socializing and caring for our puppies to prepare them for their forever homes. We truly love our puppies and know you will, too!
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
My grandmother bred Manchester terriers and my fahter breeds AKC champion beagles.
What makes your program special?
We pay attention to blood lines for conformation, but our first priority is temperament. Few people show their dogs, but everyone will have their pet around a wide range of people. With five children still at home, your puppy should always be comfortable with kids. We begin house training as well.
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.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie 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 $500 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes vet check, de-worming, vaccinations by the breeder unless you prefer to use your own, beginning house training, socialization from children and adults. Daily stimulation. Daily exposure to the sounds of a normal household. Many repeat families from our many years. Happy to provide references! I do not take deposits until the puppies are at least a week old. Deposits are refundable until the puppy is 5 weeks of age. I generally refund the full amount if I am able to place the puppy with another family quickly. We will never ask for a deposit until we have done a FaceTime, in-person, or other video visit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie directly.
Lion's Gate 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
Honey, mom
Dachshund
About Honey
Her name could not fit better. She is massively spoiled by our almost 16 year old. She is a lover, quiet, but with a sense of funny energy. She is from a well known kennel who is no longer breeding so we feel very honored that she has been shared with us.
Sterling, mom
Dachshund
About Sterling
Sterling is full of happy dachshund energy! Her pedigree boasts many AKC champions. We adopted her from Wild Wynn Dachshunds, a prestigious show program. Unfortunately for us, she had an emergency c-section and spaying so she has retired.
Lydia, mom
Dachshund
About Lydia
Lydia is our 4th generation cream. She is a hidden dapple as evidenced by that beautiful blue eye. She gave us 7 beautiful puppies. We have three boys still available. She is a lover!
Nick, dad
Dachshund
About Nick
Lil Fut Nikita is our lively, handsome, dear Russian import. He has done well in AKC events in NC.
Oliver, dad
Dachshund
About Oliver
Beautiful EE cream from prestigious Grendox Dachshunds. Sweet and gentle.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Lion's Gate 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.
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).