Little Nest Dachshunds
- Summerfield, NC · 235 miles away
- Meetup available in Martinsville, VA
Meet the breeder
I'm Taylor W., the breeder behind Little Nest Dachshunds located in Summerfield, NC. Our breeding program is currently on pause following the retirement of our foundation female. We're taking time to thoughtfully plan our next chapter and have no timeline for future litters. Our commitment remains to raising healthy, happy Dachshunds. Stay tuned!
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.
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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Taylor partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“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.
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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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Meet in Martinsville, VA
209 miles away
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More about Taylor
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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
Bear, dad
Dachshund
About Bear
Bear is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Taylor decided to make him part of their program. Taylor 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
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).
