Sesame Doxies

AMANDA E.

Breeder of Dachshunds

Meet the breeder

I'm AMANDA E., the breeder behind Sesame Doxies located in Gig Harbor, WA. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We are professional, responsible, and ethical dog breeders who love our dogs as part of our family. Our goals are always evolving and we’re eager to see what each new litter brings!

Q. & A. with AMANDA

Why did you start breeding?
When we got our first mini we fell so in love with her we wanted to share the love!
What makes your program special?
We raise our puppies in our home, exposed to children and other animals. We treat them like they are our new puppies with lots of love and care. They have lots of play time outside while learning crate training at nap time/bed time. I begine potty training them at 5 weeks to help jump start the process for their new family as well.
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 have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and cream. 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.

Dumpling
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from AMANDA

AMANDA 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 a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes vet health vet, shots and AKC registration. Our deposit holds the puppy of your choice till they are old enough to go home."

Contract & health guarantee

AMANDA 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 AMANDA 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 AMANDA 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
  - Scent introduction
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Gig Harbor, WA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport

More about AMANDA

AMANDA has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
AMANDA was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
AMANDA’s links
- Facebook

AMANDA is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sesame Doxies 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

Pretzel, mom
Dachshund
About Pretzel
Pretzel is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, AMANDA decided to make her part of their program. AMANDA 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.
Uploaded health tests
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Sesame Doxies 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).