I'm the breeder behind Lakeside Dachshunds located in Statesville, NC. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! Our dogs stole our hearts right from the start and we found ourselves wanting to get more involved. Breeding was a natural next step and we haven’t looked back since!
About Bethany
I am a retired surgical assistant and now have a small business doing machine embroidery. My days consist of embroidering and and having a lap full of doxies. My babies are my life. They sleep with me and I’m with them day and night.
What makes Bethany’s program special
In our program we make sure we have the best of the best when it comes to our parents. We start at 3 days old with a sensory and neurological stimulation on the puppies. This includes introducing the puppies to different smells and textures. We do body handling every day. We play with their feet to get them ready for nail clippings. We put our fingers in their mouths so they get used to being examined. Last we do puppy massages and here we find their “ticklish spot”. We play a tape that has normal household sounds so that they don’t get startled by the dishwasher or some other sound. All this and socializing them with our other dogs and of course my granddaughters let’s them get used to being handled by others.
Bethany is a member of a club
AKC
Newborn Dachshunds from Bodhi and Maggie
Born Dec. 2024. Ready Feb. 18
Expected Dachshunds from Zeke and Macy
Due Feb. 2025. Ready May 9
Planned Dachshunds from Zeke and Willow
Due May 2025. Ready July 2025
Newborn Dachshunds from Bodhi and Maggie
Born Dec. 2024
Ready Feb. 18
Expected Dachshunds from Zeke and Macy
Due Feb. 2025
Ready May 9
Planned Dachshunds from Zeke and Willow
Due May 2025
Ready July 2025
Bethany 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 $1,850 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Puppies come with health certificate, up to date vaccines, vet check, toys, blanket and food. They are AKC registered and will have a pedigree with them. Deposits are non refundable. If for any reason you change your mind the deposit will not be returned. It however can be transferred to an upcoming litter. If for some reason there is a problem with the puppy your deposit will be refunded within 10 business day or transferred to another litter. This is at the breeders discretion if the deposit is transferred.”
Bethany 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 Bethany 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 Bethany directly.
Our puppies get neural stimulation starting on day 3 of their lives. We also have sensory toys that they play with. Everyone’s favorite is Mother Goose, as she reads stories to them. They also have a small slide in their pen that teaches them to come up and down a ramp or stairs. They’ve been socialized with other dogs, children, and adults. All activities that occur outside our home are ONLY done after the puppies have has their vaccinations. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, We use individual daily human interactions for early socialization and stimulation, We start potty training at 3 weeks! They are handled daily from birth and are raised around our dogs, cats and family members. They are also handled by young kids (4-7). We intrudce them to household sounds and textures, such as washer, dryer, vaccum, tv, different flooring. We also play loud sounds for them such as thunder, fireworks, sirens, etc. They also get their nails trimmed. We start them on crate training and regonizing their name! , Potty training to artificial grass, Crate training, started on potty training. Collar trained., Early socialization, Travel training in automotive or recreational vehicles , litter training, We introduce collar and leash training, Initial House Training, Basic manners, "No" Biting or Chewing, Household Desensitization, Scents, Potty training in good weather., leash training for control. visiting different environments, Dog door, Car Training , Crate Training, Socialized with Elderly, Litter Box Trained, Different Textures, Early Neonatal Stimulation, EARLY NEUROLOGICAL STIMULATION or BIO SENSOR Program, We intrudce them to gates and stairs and shallow water and riding in a vehicle. , Interactive Toy Play, Stairs and Obstacles, Human Interactions, Weekly Nail Trims , We start house training, We start crate training, neural stimulation, Scent Introduction, Noise desensitization, Potty pads,, Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, Name recognition , Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Children.
All puppies will be up to date on vaccines according to age. They will have a vet health certificate, and will be wormed at 2,4,6 weeks. I can have them microchipped, at your expense, for $65 if desired .
We send our puppies home with Microchip, Initial potty training, Toys, Puppy starter kit, Vet records, Food & treats, Basic obedience & manners, Registration, and Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent.
Bethany 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.
“Transportation can be provided at your expense. I’ll be more than happy to set that up. Will meet at my local airport, Charlotte Douglas, in Charlotte, NC.”
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 Bethany started breeding
I was lonely just before Christmas in 2017 and decided I needed a puppy. I couldn’t choose a breed and my husband suggested the mini dachshund. I wasn’t sure but I decided to go ahead. We’ll the rest is history. I bought a female Black and Tan dapple and she stole my heart. About 8 months later I decided she was lonely so I got her a birthday present, a male Black and Tan. After having them for a while and being smitten with them and the breed I set my eyes on breeding. I started looking for the best of the breed. We have champion bloodlines and even have an import from Europe. Here we are today.
Bethany is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
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Bethany has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Bethany was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Bethany’s program has one size
Bethany’s Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Bethany’s program includes six colors
Bethany’s Dachshund puppies include red, dapple, cream, chocolate and tan, black and cream, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Bethany’s program has one coat type
Bethany’s Dachshund puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Bethany’s links
Lakeside Dachshunds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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About Leo
Leo come to us from the Ukraine. He has the most beautiful coat, it’s so rich. Also as you can see he’s a skinny little devil. He is such a good boy, listens so well and has a wonderful temperament and he passes that along to his pups.
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About Willow
Willow is a ball chasing wonder. She chocolate and tan dapple piebald. Happy all the time, and loves everyone.
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About Maggie
Maggie stole my heart from the start. She is very loving and calm for the most part. She does like to bark when the rest of the pack gets started though. She is a shaded cream hidden dapple and has been health and dna tested. This will be her first litter and I’m sure her and Zeke are going to make some gorgeous puppies.
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About Zeke
Zeke is a big old teddy bear. He is so gentle and loving. His coat is a woman’s dream, thick and soft. I can’t wait to see what he produces. Zeke is a chocolate based cream.
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About Scarlett
Scarlett is the princess of the house. She comes from a long line of champions and we expect some nice puppies from these two
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About Macy
Macy has the sweetest personality. She loves belly rubs and and she’s a little mischievous. She likes to still toys from another dog and play keep away with it.
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Good level
Lakeside 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 Dachshunds.
DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait 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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Bethany to bring home their puppies.
Renae F.
Sept. 2024
Bethany was so wonderful to work with throughout our puppy purchase. Bethany is very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to looking for the right puppy. I learned the hard way that you can’t trust...