About Seaside
Welcome to Seaside Kennel
Seaside Kennel is a family-owned and operated breeding program specializing in Miniature Dachshunds. Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of health, temperament, and breed integrity, ensuring that every dog we raise exemplifies the AKC and FCI breed standards.
Our dogs are raised in our home, where they receive the care, love, and socialization essential for a well-balanced life. Whelping and puppy care take place within our household, allowing us to provide personalized attention from birth. Each parent dog undergoes breed-appropriate health testing, ensuring the well-being of future generations.
At Seaside Kennel, we are committed to excellence,breeding not just for quality, but for the lifelong happiness of both our dogs and their future families.
Puppy Raising Philosophy
At Seaside Kennel, every puppy is raised in our loving family home, ensuring they receive the care, attention, and socialization essential for a well-balanced start in life. We follow Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Puppy Culture practices to support their development during these crucial early weeks.
From birth, our puppies are handled daily cuddled, nurtured, and introduced to a variety of sounds, textures, and sensations to help them grow into confident, well-adjusted companions. As part of their early training, we work on grooming manners, including nail grinding, standing on a grooming table, and bath introductions, making their future grooming experiences stress-free.
As soon as they begin to explore, we lay the foundation for leash training, crate training, housebreaking, and extensive socialization. These early experiences ensure they transition smoothly into their new homes, ready to thrive with their families.
Ensuring Healthy, Well-Cared-for Puppies
we take a hands-on approach to raising our puppies, ensuring their health and well-being from the moment they are born. Every step of their early development is carefully managed to set them up for a strong, thriving future.
- Newborn Care: From birth, we provide close monitoring and attentive care. Any back dewclaws are removed within the first three days of life.
- Deworming Protocol: Puppies receive their first deworming at two weeks old, followed by treatments at weeks 4, 6, and 8 to maintain their health.
- Microchipping & Vaccination: At six weeks, each puppy is microchipped and receives their first DHPP vaccination, ensuring they are protected as they grow.
- Veterinary Examination & Final Health Steps: At eight weeks, puppies visit the vet for a Florida health certificate, their second DHPP vaccination, and a fecal check—ensuring they are fully healthy and ready to meet their new families.
Our dedication to responsible breeding and early care ensures that every puppy leaves healthy, well-socialized, and prepared for a lifetime of happiness.