Once Upon a Puppy
Meet the breeder
I'm Kiara R., the breeder behind Once Upon a Puppy located in Bradenton, FL. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our dogs. We want to provide top-quality beloved companions. We commit ourselves towards preparing each of our pups to thrive in their new homes, and enjoy working with their new families so they can raise their pups confidently!
Q. & A. with Kiara
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies include miniature and standard sizes. Sizes 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.
Toby
Went homeMale
Diva
Went homeFemale
Juju
Went homeMale
Bianca
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Ace
Went homeMale
Anabelle
Went homeFemale
Arlo
Went homeMale
Abigail
Went homeFemale
Archer
Went homeMale
Phoebe
Went homeFemale
Amelia
Went homeFemale
Axel
Went homeMale
NOEL
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kiara
Kiara 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
“The price of our puppies varies for each breed and their registration. We want our puppies to thrive and that takes a lot of labor and love . We put everything we can offer into preparing our puppies to be the best quality pet one could offer. If you place a deposit and decide to not bring home your puppy for whatever reason your deposit will be refunded AFTER puppy has found a new home (if puppy is not placed deposit will not be refundable) .We cannot place a time frame on when a puppy will be placed as we look for the best homes possible for our pups . With that being said , please make sure your are 100% sure your are ready to make a lifelong commitment to one of our puppies PRIOR to placing a deposit. This is not something to rush into , there will be more puppies available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kiara 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 Kiara 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 Kiara directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kiara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bradenton, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tampa Airport
More about Kiara
Kiara has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Kiara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kiara’s links
Kiara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Once Upon a Puppy 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
All breeds
Yorkshire Terrier
Dachshund
Shih Tzu
Tuesday, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Tuesday
Tuesday is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kiara decided to make her part of their program. Kiara 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.
Oliver, dad
Dachshund
About Oliver
Oliver is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kiara decided to make him part of their program. Kiara 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.
August, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About August
August is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kiara decided to make him part of their program. Kiara 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.
Shiloh, mom
Dachshund
About Shiloh
Shiloh is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kiara decided to make her part of their program. Kiara 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.
Hazel, mom
Dachshund
About Hazel
Hazel is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kiara decided to make her part of their program. Kiara 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.
Kandi, mom
Dachshund
About Kandi
Kandi is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kiara decided to make her part of their program. Kiara 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.
Baylee, mom
Shih Tzu
About Baylee
Baylee is a female Shih Tzu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kiara decided to make her part of their program. Kiara 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
Dachshund
Yorkshire Terrier
Excellent level
Once Upon a Puppy 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.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4)
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).
