I'm the breeder behind KT Canines, LLC located in Fort Smith, AR. The foundation of our breeding program starts with raising healthy, well-loved, CONFIDENT dogs. We aim to pass the same happiness of owning a quality-bred dog to our buyers. All of our Dam's and Sire's are Embark DNA tested to ensure each mating is producing the most healthiest puppies possible.
About Tosha
I’m 32 years old with 2 human children, 4 dachshund children! I’ve been married to my wonderful Husband for 10 years, I work for our local Sheriffs Department, I had my 1st litter of puppies in 2019 and have had 4 total litters. I have a deep passion for breeding & whelping & rearing dachshunds! Most of all I am a JESUS lover!
What makes Tosha’s program special
We are a small family owned hobby breeding program! We have 2 females & 1 male in our program, but we plan to add when the time is right. All of our doggies our pets 1st. They have free access to our entire house through their doggie door! I have had a mentor breeder since my 1st litter in 2019! Then in 2023 I decided to invest ALL I had into building & being a reputable & caring breeder.
Tosha 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 $1,200 - $2,300 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“Payments are required to be paid in full 5 business days before pup is scheduled to departure from Breeders home. This is to ensure payment clears unless you have cash & picking up directly from us! Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE! The deposit does go toward your total cost of puppy! This allows us to be confident that not advertising your puppy will not hinder us & you leave your dog here at 8 weeks old!”
Tosha 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 Tosha 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 Tosha directly.
We begin working on potty training at 6 weeks old! We also begin ENS & ESI at 3 days old. We also have a rotation of different sounds playing in their whelping area to better adjust them to the big world outside their comfort zone & be better exposed and well rounded dogs when arriving at their new forever home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Various sounds, Early Socialization, Introduction to leash walking, bathing, Beginning potty training , ENS, neural stimulation, Scent Introduction, Puppy Manners, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Various Surfaces , Scents, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Housetraining , Noise desensitization, Doggy door training , Car Training , "No" Biting or Chewing, Human Interactions , and Name recognition .
All our puppies are kept inside with us for at least the first 3 to 4 weeks of their lives & we may keep them between 8-10 weeks! They are monitored around the clock along with momma dog. If we’re not here with them we have a camera to check on them regularly. First vaccination at 5 weeks, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 1st wormer at 2 weeks, then 4, 6, 8, & 10 weeks! NONE of our dogs or pups have ever had fleas/worms I’m aware of~THANKFULLY!
We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Puppy starter kit, Microchip, Registration, Initial potty training, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchipped , AKC Registration, Dew claws removed, Vaccinations, Puppy Collar, and Food Starter Bag.
Tosha 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 have ground transportation shipment options, within 2 hours of drive time for the sellers we will meet you, or you can come get puppy from our home! ”
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Tosha started breeding
I fell in love with the dachshunds after getting my first one in 2017! And had my 1st litter in 2019. I fell completely in love with breeding! I started learning all I could to build a reputable, ethical, honest, trustworthy, understanding, supportive program in July 2023! We hope to produce puppies that are healthy, contributing & complimenting the breed standard! I always want to be teachable!
Tosha has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Tosha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Tosha’s program has one size
Tosha’s Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Tosha’s program includes nine colors
Tosha’s Dachshund puppies include chocolate, chocolate and cream, chocolate and tan, sable, black and cream, cream, brindle, red, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Tosha’s program has one coat type
Tosha’s Dachshund puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
KT Canines, LLC meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Dachshund
Dachshund
About Penny
Penny is rowdy and so loving! She loves to lay in our lap and play with our toddler the most! Our 3 year old son has actually declared her as his very own puppy & they hang out all day!
Dachshund
About Heaven
Heaven is a beautiful miniature longhair dachshund with her sire being imported from Europe. She has champion in both her Sire and Dams pedigree. She is very loyal, calm, obedient, & loving. She only gets a little upset when one of our other doggies try to lay on top of her while she is sleeping in our bed which is super cute actually.
Dachshund
About Bonnie
Bonnie is a loving girl, but very protective of her humans! She is the BEST Dam I’ve ever owned. She literally can deliver 7 puppies effortlessly, ensure all of them live, remove umbilical cords with out giving a a hint of a possible hernia! We really lucked out with getting her into our lives & program! She has AKC champion in her pedigree. She is a very intelligent girl herself isn’t afraid to annoying bark till you get up and let her do, go, or have what she wants.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel
Dachshund
About Ellie
Ellie is the sweetest little girl and will love on you all day! She is sooo playful and energetic. She even allows our toddler son to play with her and carry her around. She is one of a kind & we can’t wait for her to get old enough to produce babies for us!
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, UC Davis DNA Profile (for FDSB Registration)
Dachshund
About Clyde
Clyde is the star of the show in our house and loves to follow Tosha around everywhere. He is such a protector but yet loving all in one. He is a proven stud & has studded a litter of 6, litter of 7, & Litter of 4 before.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel
Dachshund
Good level
KT Canines, LLC 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.
UC Davis DNA Profile (for FDSB Registration), Full Embark 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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Tosha to bring home their puppies.
Chelsea S.
Nov. 2024
When making the decision on our Zane Tosha was extremely helpful and informative. She made it easy for us to get him you can tell just how compassionate Tosha is about this breed and what she is doing...
Sophie K.
Aug. 2024
Our experience with KT Canines was fantastic! From start to finish, I knew the pup we were taking home was in good hands. Tosha was incredibly helpful answering all of my questions from the get-go and...
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.