RGZ Doxies

Raised by Ramona and Guillermo Z.

Certified Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Preferred Breeder
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind RGZ Doxies located in Chicago, IL. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies so we do our best to ensure they have the right start. This includes choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, socialization, daily care & placing them in loving homes. We strive to provide each of our puppy families with a truly positive experience!

Ramona and Guillermo’s experience

  • About Ramona and Guillermo

    We are enthusiastic about ethically sharing our love for this breed with the world while producing Dachshunds that are healthy and have the correct structure and temperament.

  • What makes Ramona and Guillermo’s program special

    We do everything we can to ensure our puppies have what they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs. We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, integrity, and truly want what's best for our Dachshunds.

  • Ramona and Guillermo’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.

Getting a puppy from Ramona and Guillermo

Ramona and Guillermo 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,650 - $2,250 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.

“The price includes AKC limited (full registration is available at our discretion and a higher price) and a one year guarantee. Puppies are microchipped, vet checked, utd on vaccines and deworming. Holding fee reserves your puppy until time to go home and deposit is deducted from total price. Holding fees are non-refundable.”

Contract and health guarantee

Ramona and Guillermo 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 Ramona and Guillermo 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 Ramona and Guillermo directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are handled daily and as they get older they are exposed to adults, children and older dogs. The puppies are also exposed to everyday sounds, sights and different surfaces. We litter train our puppies and we start crate training. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Introduction to crate training, ENS, We start crate training, We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., Early socialization, Noise desensitization, Human Interactions , Bathing, grooming and nail trimming., Adult and children socializing , Socializing the dog with everything is the key to a stable dog, Early stages of crate training, Various Surfaces , Noises , Strangers, Toys, e.g. Ball, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Potty pads,.

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Puppy health practices

All puppies are vet checked, dewormed every two weeks beginning at two to three weeks old, current on vaccines and we have a fecal done before they go home to new families.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Food Starter Bag, Microchipped , Vaccinations, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Ramona and Guillermo offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Chicago, IL or nearby

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 can meet at the airport and we are willing to look into a flight nanny that will deliver puppies to you. We are also willing to meet up to an hour away at no charge. Otherwise, puppies can be picked up at our home at scheduled times. ”

More about Ramona and Guillermo

  • Why Ramona and Guillermo started breeding

    We have purchased dogs that were expensive & had health issues or poor temperament. I wanted to do a better job and provide healthy animals that had the correct temperament for the breed. It’s so heart breaking to get a pet snd have never ending problems so I want to do my best to prevent those issues. Plus, I love dogs and enjoy being around them!

  • Ramona and Guillermo is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Ramona and Guillermo has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Ramona and Guillermo was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Ramona and Guillermo’s program has one size

    Ramona and Guillermo’s Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Ramona and Guillermo’s program includes four colors

    Ramona and Guillermo’s Dachshund puppies include chocolate and tan, dapple, black and tan, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Ramona and Guillermo’s program has one coat type

    Ramona and Guillermo’s Dachshund puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Ramona and Guillermo’s links

Ramona and Guillermo is a trusted Good Dog breeder

RGZ Doxies 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

Meet Ramona and Guillermo's parent dogs

All breeds

Dachshund

Parent health testing

Dachshund

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

RGZ Doxies 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.

  • 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

  • PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1)

    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).

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