Sunshine Acres Dachshunds

Arayah R.

Breeder of Dachshunds

Trussville, AL
Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Arayah R., the breeder behind Sunshine Acres Dachshunds located in Trussville, AL. We focus on the proper development of all our puppies because we know that each one is unique and deserving of undivided love and attention. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. With our pups, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile dogs is our true goal.

Q. & A. with Arayah

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 include piebald, cream, chocolate and cream, black and cream, 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.

Black & Cream Male
Went home
Male
Chocolate & Cream Female
Went home
Female
Shaded Cream Male
Went home
Male
Shaded Cream Female
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Arayah

Arayah 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.

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 $300 deposit and between $1,100 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes limited AKC registration, first round of shots, and puppy socialization. The deposit is refundable and transferrable until puppy reaches 2 weeks of age.”

Contract & health guarantee

Arayah 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 Arayah 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 Arayah directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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 Arayah.

Breeder's location

Meet in Trussville, AL

631 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport

640 miles away

Flexible meeting point

Arayah can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Arayah

Arayah has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Arayah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Arayah’s links

Arayah is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sunshine Acres 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

Ellie, mom
Dachshund
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Dachshund over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Arayah decided to make her part of their program. Arayah 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.
Good health testing
Wisdom Panel.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Sunshine Acres 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.

Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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).