Little Nest Dachshunds

Taylor W.

Breeder of Dachshunds

Meet the breeder

I'm Taylor W., the breeder behind Little Nest Dachshunds located in Summerfield, NC. Our program is small scale, with home-grown, hand-raised puppies! Our litters are thoughtfully bred focusing on temperament, health & conformation. We register with the AKC, and our puppies are a true extension of our love & family into yours!

Q. & A. with Taylor

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up around dog breeding/showing & had a front-row seat to the labor of love that was dog breeding; I was hooked from an early age! I have a deep love for preserving the hundreds of years of history & work behind purebred dogs.

  • What makes your program special?

    We breed on a very small scale, providing home-grown & hand-raised puppies. Our puppies are raised inside the home, interacting with children, big dogs, & busy everyday family life from day one. When our puppies leave our home, they will be well-rounded, raised with lots of love, snuggles, and some training before they go home to you!

  • 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 longhaired and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are 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 Taylor

Taylor 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.

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 non-refundable deposit and $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All puppies are priced the same regardless of sex/color/coat type. Deposits are non-refundable but ARE transferrable. Deposits are (currently) not collected until puppies are born.”

Contract & health guarantee

Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Summerfield, NC

235 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

230 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

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

More about Taylor

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Taylor’s links

Taylor is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Little Nest 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Little Nest 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.

  • 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.

  • Standard Veterinary Blood Panel

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, DNA Profile, Animal Genetics 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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