Virginia Prentiss
Meet the breeder
I'm Virginia P., the breeder behind Virginia Prentiss located in North Judson, IN. We breed and show top-quality Miniature Dachshunds. Our heavy involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that we breed our dogs by. We are experienced breeders, and we take our role seriously. We keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents.
Q. & A. with Virginia
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Virginia
Virginia 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 between $2,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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 Virginia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in North Judson, IN
4327 miles away
·
| ← | Move left |
| → | Move right |
| ↑ | Move up |
| ↓ | Move down |
| + | Zoom in |
| - | Zoom out |
| Home | Jump left by 75% |
| End | Jump right by 75% |
| Page Up | Jump up by 75% |
| Page Down | Jump down by 75% |
More about Virginia
Club memberships
Virginia is a member of Dachshund Club of America.
Virginia has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Virginia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Virginia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Virginia Prentiss 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Virginia Prentiss 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
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.
