Passport SS Dachshunds, Labrador Retrievers and 1 Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Arvind & Joyce d.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Lake City, FL ·
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Arvind & Joyce d., the breeder behind Passport SS Dachshunds, Labrador Retrievers and 1 Chesapeake Bay Retriever located in Lake City, FL. Welcome to House Passport. For over 25 years we have raised Standard Smooth Dachshunds! We love our breed and love raising happy, healthy puppies for show/companion homes. We have bred Labradors for over 10 years and enjoy raising our Labradors and our 1 Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Q. & A. with Arvind & Joyce

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We got into breeding our Dachshunds after we met and we each had different breeds but we both loved SS Dachshunds and purchased our first dogs.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red, brindle, and black 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 Arvind & Joyce

Arvind & Joyce 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.

Arvind & Joyce 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.

“After weeks or months of getting to know prospective homes, we start matching personalities of the puppies with the lifestyle, household routine and personality of the prospective homes with puppies.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $3,000 - $3,500 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“This price includes your puppy with 2 sets of vaccines, age-appropriate worming, a FL. health certificate, AKC registration (full or limited) and a pre-paid microchip. Once we have talked to potential homes your deposit can go toward the puppy we have decided on during our conversations and photos.”

Contract & health guarantee

Arvind & Joyce 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 Arvind & Joyce 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 Arvind & Joyce 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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Arvind & Joyce.

Breeder's location

Meet in Lake City, FL

4704 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Jacksonville Airport

4650 miles away

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Meet in Jacksonville, FL

4656 miles away

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More about Arvind & Joyce

  • Club memberships

    Arvind & Joyce is a member of Greater Gainesville DFA, Chihuahua Club of America Inc, and Chesapeak Bay Retriever Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Professional Handler, CHIC Certified, Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Arvind & Joyce has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Arvind & Joyce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Arvind & Joyce’s links

Arvind & Joyce is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Passport SS Dachshunds, Labrador Retrievers and 1 Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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 health testing

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Dachshund

Labrador Retriever

Passport SS Dachshunds, Labrador Retrievers and 1 Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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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