Rocco Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Claire B., the breeder behind Rocco Kennels located in South Dakota. Our dogs are bred to have top qualities that all pet owners are looking for in a puppies, such as compassion, patience, and love! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each of our pets top quality care everyday.
Q. & A. with Claire
What makes your program special?
Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies include smooth and longhaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies include red, sable, and white and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Claire
Claire 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 between $500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes our guarantee, up to date vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Claire 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 Claire 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 Claire 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
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 Claire.
Breeder’s location
Meet in South Dakota
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Joe Foss Field
More about Claire
Claire has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Claire was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Claire is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rocco Kennels 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
Vienna, mom
Dachshund
About Vienna
Vienna is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Claire decided to make her part of their program. Claire 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, Claire decided to make him part of their program. Claire 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
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rocco Kennels 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.
DNA Disease 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).
