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Sunshine’s Dachshunds
- Gaston, IN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Shelby N., the breeder behind Sunshine’s Dachshunds located in Gaston, IN. We breed with the standard to provide healthy and quality puppies to families! Parents and puppies are CKC registered and parents (unless purchased as a health tested puppy) are full panel embark tested to ensure quality health prior to breeding! We want to provide a life long companion for you and your family!
Q. & A. with Shelby
Why did you start breeding?
My grandmother started me out young teaching me everything I know!What makes your program special?
We follow along every step of the way when purchasing and after homing one of our puppies! We love to hear how they’re doing and any questions our puppy parents have!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 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?
Our puppies include piebald, red, 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.
Baylor
ReservedFemale
Bailey
ReservedFemale
Sarah
Went homeFemale
Sam
Went homeMale
Topper
Went homeMale
Taylor
Went homeFemale
Trey
Went homeMale
Tate
Went homeMale
Sawyer
Went homeMale
Shane
Went homeMale
Saige
Went homeFemale
Simon
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shelby
Shelby 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $650 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes first shots, deworming, health check, vet records, AKC or CKC papers, 6month congenital health guarantee, and puppy pack! All puppies are same price regardless of color! I require a signed puppy contract and spay/neuter contract (unless purchasing breeding rights).”
Contract & health guarantee
Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelby.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gaston, IN
436 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
473 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Shelby can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Shelby
Shelby has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Shelby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Shelby’s links
Shelby is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunshine’s 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
Litter and program updates
Shelby N.
Litter update on 17 Sept. •5 weeks old!
Nixon and River's litter
Shelby N.
Litter update on 13 Sept. •
Nixon and Pepper's litter
Shelby N.
Litter update on 11 Sept. •4 weeks old!
Nixon and River's litter
Shelby N.
Litter update on 07 Sept. •Snuggle bugs today!
Nixon and Pepper's litter
Shelby N.
Litter update on 04 Sept. •
Nixon and River's litter
Parent dogs
Tilly, mom
Dachshund
About Tilly
Tilly is an AKC short haired Isabella! She is around 8 pounds! She is a very outgoing and rambunctious girl! She loves adventure and being outdoors! Pics to come as she’s always moving so hard to get good ones!
Lenny, mom
Dachshund
About Lenny
Lenny is so sweet! She can be both outgoing and playful, but also loves to cuddle up for a nap!
Pepper, mom
Dachshund
About Pepper
Pepper is a CKC long haired black and tan. She’s so meek and mild, loves to be held and loved on.
Shylah, mom
Dachshund
About Shylah
Shylah is so energetic and outgoing with everyone!
Lucy, mom
Dachshund
About Lucy
Lucy is a wild girl! She can never sit still and is always ready for adventure!
Nixon, dad
Dachshund
About Nixon
Nixon is such a laid back and sweet boy! Always ready for a cuddle session and a face full of kisses!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sunshine’s 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, 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).
