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Spout Spring Dachshunds
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather C., the breeder behind Spout Spring Dachshunds located in Spout Spring, VA. We love to responsibly breed, raise, & socialize healthy pups so others can enjoy the gift of living life with a Dachshund! Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be!
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
We have been breeding since 2021. I did lots of research before deciding to start our program. It’s so rewarding and so much fun watching our little babies grow and get adopted by their forever family!What makes your program special?
I like to think of my program like any family owed business, we take pride in our babies and want to make sure they grow up and have the best lives possible. Our fur babies are like our children therefore are treated that way. Mama dog is given vitamins and supplements to make sure she is strong and in the best health possible to whelp her babies. We just love sharing our babies with other great families.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature and standard sizes. 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 include cream, red, blue and tan, black and cream, chocolate and tan, black and tan, and dapple. 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.
Lilo
Went homeFemale
Koda
Went homeMale
Tucker
Went homeMale
Kuma
Went homeMale
Beau
Went homeMale
Darcy
Went homeFemale
Banksy
Went homeMale
Ollie
Went homeMale
Sadie Mae
Went homeFemale
Winston
Went homeMale
Carmella
Went homeFemale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Percy Rae
Went homeFemale
Oskar
Went homeMale
Ellie~Mae
Went homeFemale
Chico
Went homeMale
Yogi
Went homeMale
Olive
Went homeFemale
Lila
Went homeFemale
Roscoe
Went homeMale
Ranger
Went homeMale
Belle
Went homeFemale
Chopper
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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 CKC registration, wellness, vaccines, deworming, and prespoiling of course. Our deposit is required to be on our waitlist for a upcoming litter or to hold a puppy until pickup. This does go toward the purchase of your baby.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Spout Spring, VA
140 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
82 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spout Spring 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
Colt, dad
Dachshund
About Colt
Colt is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
Kimber, mom
Dachshund
About Kimber
Kimber is a female Dachshund almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Spout Spring 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.
Full Embark 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).
