I'm the breeder behind Braveheart Miniature Smooth Dachshunds located in San Leandro, CA. We offer happy, healthy Dachshunds and Löwchen for companionship, sport, and conformation. Our focus is on producing dogs with sound structure, healthy and amazing temperaments. We take great pride in our dogs, and it would be our pleasure to introduce you to your next beloved puppy.
About Vicki
When we’re not participating in the show ring, we love to spend our time with our beloved dogs. It is our passion to responsibly breed, raise, and socialize healthy and happy puppies so that others can enjoy the gift of living life with a Löwchen!
What makes Vicki’s program special
Braveheart Dachshunds and Sugar Plum Löwchen is committed to only breeding dogs that we feel are excellent representations of their standard and will make a positive contribution to their breed and to the families who love them. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.
Vicki is a member of 2 clubs
Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club, Lowchen Club of America
Vicki’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Groomer, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers)
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Aug. 19, 2022
Dachshund
Vicki 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 $2,500.
“Our puppies are placed having received 2 dewormings, a vet check-up, a microchip, first vaccine, AKC registration, and a LOT of group and individual preparation.”
Vicki 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 Vicki 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 Vicki directly.
All of our puppies receive group and individual training and socialization. Our puppies have been taken on many car rides, slept in crates, had many outings to various places, met lots of people, and have met safe adult dogs and cats. Our puppies are started in leash walking and have been started on a clicker. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Puppy Culture, Name Recognition, Car Training, Potty Pads, Clicker Training, Potty Training, Leash Walking, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, and Socialized with Children.
Our puppies receive deworming, a microchip, first vaccines, and a vet check.
We send our puppies home with Microchip and AKC Registration.
Vicki 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.
“They can come to our home, we can meet an airport for new owners flying in, and once in a while, we can drive part way to meet new owners.”
Why Vicki started breeding
We want to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Löwchen while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior temperament and conformation.
Vicki has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Vicki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Vicki’s program has one size
Vicki’s Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Vicki’s program includes two colors
Vicki’s Dachshund puppies include red and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Vicki’s program has one coat type
Vicki’s Dachshund puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Braveheart Miniature Smooth Dachshunds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Dachshund
Dachshund
About Rook
Rook is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vicki decided to make him part of their program. Vicki 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.
Lowchen
Excellent level
Braveheart Miniature Smooth 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 Lowchen.
Hip Dysplasia
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.
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.