I'm the breeder behind Aviator Doxies located in Hesperia, CA. All my dogs are loved as family members. I cherish my puppies from birth up until they leave my arms to snuggle into yours! I'm passionate about raising the best family companions possible. It is just so exciting to start sharing the joy and excitement of life with a Dachshund!
About Cat
I have been showing dogs in conformation, agility, field, tracking, obedience most of my adult life. I have showed for others in my younger years. I showed Golden Retrievers for many years with all sorts of titles. My latter years is when my love turned to dachshunds which all live with me in the house or outside if they choose. My pooches all vie for who gets to lay closest to mom on the couch. 7 of them and one of me.
What makes Cat’s program special
This is difficult to pinpoint as there are so many great breeders out there. Many of whom I have good relationships with who all strive to own a really nice dog that meets the Standard written for the breed. Myself, I do not have many litters. My dogs here are lifers! They roam freely all together and rarely crated. No kennel runs here. They teach and learn from one another the routine here and have big vocabularies.
Cat is a member of 2 clubs
Apple Valley KC, Dachshund Club of America
Cat’s certifications & recognitions
Blue Ribbon Breeder , American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder of Merit
Expected Dachshunds from Hershey and Mooney
Due Dec. 2024. Ready Mar. 10
Expected Dachshunds from Hershey and Mooney
Due Dec. 2024
Ready Mar. 10
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Cat 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $3,500 and include a deposit of $500.
“The price includes a guarantee, vaccinations and wormings, well-socialized, microchipped. Puppies are used to potty pads and a potty box with paper pellets. They are also crate trained and know how to use a doggy door already. I do not take deposits until the puppy is 3 weeks old.”
Cat 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 Cat 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 Cat directly.
All puppies are socialized as my home has constant traffic and I have 9 grandchildren but soon to be 10! Haha. All puppies travel to work with me and are socialized with many people at work constantly loving on them. Yes, that means a car ride to and from. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Litter Box Trained, Doggy Door Training, Pee pad, Potty Training, Human Interactions , Crate Training, Handled & socializing , held daily, Exposed to Visitors, exposure to agility tunnel, wobble board and other novel items, Puppy evaluations at age 9 or 10 weeks, conformation stacking and nail trimming, Potty opportunities on various surfaces, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Early stages of crate training, Outdoors (when Weather permits), car riding , Socialized with Elderly, Various Surfaces , Strangers, Noises , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Toys, e.g. Ball, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Children.
All puppies are vaccinated, de-wormed and micro-chipped.
We send our puppies home with Food & treats, Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Welcome Home bag, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Blanket with Mom's Scent, Blanket with Littermates Scent, and AKC Registration.
Cat offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“I do not ship puppies but you can come to my home or I'd be happy to meet you at the above airport in Ontario, CA. You can also use a nanny to travel for you to get your puppy either by ground or air transportation. I WILL NOT PUT A PUPPY ON A PLANE IN BAGGAGE SO DO NOT ASK. Puppy MUST have escort. Too many things can happen in transportation such as heat and cold weather. ”
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Aviator Doxies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Dachshund
Dachshund
About Mooney
Chocolate and Tan Dapple Miniature Longhair Mooney is a Grand Champion Bronze and was the number one mini longhair female in the USA in 2022. She has produced many Champions and Champions with Grand Championships and still have some finishing soon. None of those pups are even 2 years old yet and won't be 2 till June 2025. That says she produces beautiful consistent conforming to the AKC Standard. Mooney has her CHIC number which means she has all clearances required for health.
Dachshund
About BB
She is retired and is now 11 years old and still acts like a puppy.
Dachshund
About Cessna
Chocolate and Tan Miniature Longhair Dachshund
Dachshund
About Schatzi
Black and Tan Miniature Longhair Dachshund
Dachshund
About Piper
Piper is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cat decided to make him part of their program. Cat 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.
Dachshund
Great level
Aviator Doxies 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), 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).