The Gentle Kennels

Diana S.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Hooks, TX

Meet the breeder

I'm Diana S., the breeder behind The Gentle Kennels located in Hooks, TX. AKC Dachshund breeder for 30 plus years. Raised in my home with daily TLC and lots of play activity. Vet checked and offering full AKC registration. registration. Located in East Texas.

Q. & A. with Diana

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Was a only child and developed a great love for Dachshunds at a very early age. Decided to share my love for the breed and have met wonderful people through my program.

  • What makes your program special?

    All the special love and attention they receive.

  • 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 include piebald and brindle. 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.

Getting a puppy from Diana

Diana 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 $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"Vet check, AKC registration available, dew claws removed, puppy pad trained. Puppy started kit included. First baby pics, Mom scent blanket, food, toys and baby breakaway collar. Do not accept deposit without short interview."

Contract & health guarantee

Diana 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 Diana 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 Diana 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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Hooks, TX

4999 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Texarkana Airport (Webb Field)

4988 miles away

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Meet in Shreveport, LA

5028 miles away

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More about Diana

  • Club memberships

    Diana is a member of Texarkana Kennel Club and AKC.

  • Diana has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Diana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Diana is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Gentle 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

The Gentle 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.

  • Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Diana to bring home their puppies.

  • Serrianna M.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Firstly, Diana is SO amazing. She made the process of flying & meeting to get Luna and navigating Texas so smooth and easy. She truly cares for her puppies and that is the most important part. We had to wait a couple of weeks to get Luna and she never failed to send us updated pictures & videos of Luna and her siblings playing. Diana sent us home with the cutest puppy bag with lots of goodies for Luna. I am just beyond happy with Luna and couldn't be more thankful for Diana being so amazing during this whole process. She is not just a breeder, shes loves her dogs and puppies beyond words and it shows, her puppies are a dream to own truly. Miss Luna is thriving and is so beyond smart, healthy and sweet.

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