I'm the breeder behind Doxie Lakes located in New Brighton, MN. We are a simple, family-run breeding program offering loving and loyal companions to others. It is a labor of love and a rewarding ministry to provide happy, thriving, well socialized puppies for their furever new owners. Our doxies are a part of our family and we love them dearly. They are all AKC registered.
Q. & A. with Catherine
Why did you start breeding?
I found it difficult to find AKC miniature dachshunds in our area and decided to start family breeding them to help provide awesome doxies to others who are looking for them. It has been very fulfilling to successfully prepare our puppies to go to homes and live their best lives.
What makes your program special?
We believe in family raising puppies & being retired we give them 24/7 love & care. We shed tears when they drive off (once 2 flew off) to live with their new owners. I work toward meeting/communicating with prospective owners to look for a good fit for both the pups as well as their potential humans. It is an important decision to adopt a puppy.
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 longhaired, wirehaired, and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, red, black and tan, black and cream, 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.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Fourth Born
Went home
Male
Third Born
Went home
Male
Sixth Born
Went home
Female
First Born
Went home
Male
Seventh Born
Went home
Female
Fifth Born
Went home
Male
Third Born - Boy
Went home
Male
First Born - Boy
Went home
Male
Fourth Born - Girl
Went home
Female
Second Born - Boy
Went home
Male
First Born - Girl
Went home
Female
Second Born - Girl
Went home
Female
Third Born - Boy
Went home
Male
Dapple Boy
Went home
Male
Red Girl Smooth Coat
Went home
Female
Girl B&T Brindle
Went home
Female
Cream Girl
Went home
Female
Jack
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Catherine
Catherine 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 range from $1,800 - $1,900 and include a non-refundable deposit of $350. Catherine offers Klarna for payment flexibility. Learn more
“The price includes AKC registration paper, puppy food, vet/immunization record, adoption certificate w puppy pictures, going home blanket w familiar smells that help with adjustment in new home. Deposits are preferred. There are situations where payment in full when picking up the puppy can be an option.”
Contract & health guarantee
Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Registration
Toys
Food & treats
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Catherine.
Puppy pick-up locations
Catherine will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in New Brighton, MN
4371 miles away · Catherine's location
Flexible meeting point
Catherine can meet at a location that works for both of you
Meet at MSP airport
4380 miles away near Minneapolis St. Paul, MN
Puppy transport options
Catherine offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Catherine
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Catherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Doxie Lakes 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 dogs
Gretta, mom
Dachshund
About Gretta
Gretta is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catherine decided to make her part of their program. Catherine 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.
Jasper, dad
Dachshund
About Jasper
AKC registered Jasper is a smooth coat black & tan dapple, piebald that carries for chocolate. He has a nice gentle disposition and gets along well with all his packmates. Jasper is such a handsome fellow!
A full Canine HealthCheck DNA panel was performed August 2024. He is negative for PRA. His American Kennel Club DNA testing has been completed as well.
Zanna, mom
Dachshund
About Zanna
Zanna has such a gentle spirit. She gets along great with all her pack members. Zanna is wire hair, piebald, brindle, black & tan and carries for smooth coat. She does not show many of the typical wire hair characteristics having just a little on her chin & eyebrows. Her ears look like a smooth coat & her overall fur is soft and not bristly. Zanna is a wonderful mother. She is full AKC.
Chace, dad
Dachshund
About Chace
Chace has sired several successful litters. He has produced his share of dapples and a suprizing number of creams. He is a smooth coat with an under coat and carries for long hair. Many of his little "Boots" offspring aquire his happy go lucky nature, love of sleeping on their backs, and belly scratches. He is full AKC
Izzy, mom
Dachshund
About Izzy
Chocolate based shaded red smooth coat
Carries for Chocolate, piebald, long hair
Super sweet gentle disposition
Full AKC
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Catherine to bring home their puppies.
Alex M.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Catherine was absolutely amazing to work with. She sent regular updates on how the puppies were doing. Since we were nearby, I was even able to visit the puppy when they were starting to open their eyes. She was able to answer questions that I had about the puppy. Was very responsive to questions that I may have had about the puppy.
Savanah N.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Catherine was wonderful, she was quick to respond and easy to work with, we have been absolutely over the moon with our new family member. We will absolutely be returning to Doxie Lakes if we ever need another doxie. Thank you so much for our precious Piper!