I'm the breeder behind Heardachs located in Lenoir, NC. I offer top-quality Dachshund puppies for families who share the same love and passion that I do for these lovely companions. My dogs are bred with a focus on temperament, structure, and movement. I believe quality is more important than quantity. I would be honored to introduce you to your next beloved companion!
About Catherine
My dogs are what transform our house into a family home, and I enjoy spending my time with them. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. Welcoming a Dachshund puppy into your lives, home, and heart is a huge undertaking and blessing, and I strive to find the right match for every puppy and its new family!
What makes Catherine’s program special
Heardachs is committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that we have deemed appropriate to improving this wonderful breed. I take great care with each breeding to ensure I am producing puppies that are excellent representations of the standard AND make the best family companions! In my breeding program, good health and temperament are essential, and cuteness and love are guaranteed!
Catherine is a member of 2 clubs
Carolina Dachshund Club, Dachshund Club of America
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. 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.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
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.
I do everything I can to socialize my puppies. I want them to be easily trainable and have a smooth transition to their new home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Puppy Culture.
I follow all appropriate puppy health protocols to ensure happy, healthy puppies.
We send our puppies home with Microchip.
Catherine 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.
“We do not ship out puppies. We can meet you at the airport for you to transport or we can transport to you with fees paid.”
Why Catherine started breeding
I want to do my part to better the breed. My breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Dachshund while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and structure. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others!
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Catherine’s program has one size
Catherine’s Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Catherine’s program includes one color
Catherine’s Dachshund puppies are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Heardachs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Dachshund
Good level
Heardachs 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.
DNA Profile
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).