RUN don't walk away! My 2 star rating is not 1 star because the puppies are well cared for in a…read moregood environment but the breeder is a nightmare. Aside from the 18 page sales agreement that is overreach at its best and insanity at its worst. "If the puppy or dog is found to be allowed running freely or creating a public nuisance, the breeder has all rights to repossess the puppy from dog wardens, SPCA, rescues, etc." So if, dog forbid, something horrible happens and your dog gets out, she expects you to sign a document that she can take your dog? Then, there are unspecified other instances like "If the puppy or dog is found to be neglected, abused or allowed to live in poor living conditions, the breeder has all rights to repossession of this pet with no refund." So, if she feels that his nails are long, she could take your dog? How about if your dog appears too thin or too fat? There is no way to know what that means because the contract is non-specific and you are not allowed to ask questiions or get any clarification on the contract or the response is "If there are many concerns, then maybe I am not the right breeder for you." The worst part is that you aren't done with this woman when you get your puppy because the contract requires that the "Buyer will send pictures and/or updates to the breeder periodically (minimum of once yearly) so the breeder knows the dog is doing well. This can be accomplished via text, email, or Facebook" and "The Breeder has the right to forbid/prohibit any transfer of this animal to a third party." So if something happens to me, I don't get to decide who gets my dog? It goes on and on under the guise of caring for the best interest of the dog. However, there is also a very specific food and supplement requirement. As it turns out, this food company pays a sales commission of 15% - 45% commissions plus additional bonuses. (this is my shocked face!) The breeder takes the liberty of setting up an account for you in your name with your address and email and adds over $200 of products to your cart (on repeat auto-ship) and you just have to put in your credit card information. One might leap to the conclusion that she is making money off the food she requires that you feed YOUR dog. She specifically mentioned that the puppy I was interested in bonded only with her. Several people visited and the puppy would not interact with them. He ran to me. I held him and he didn't want to go down. I noticed in a video, the way he interacted with the other pups that he was going to need some extra socialization and work to build his confidence so he didn't end up a fearful adult and mentioned that I had a plan for that. However, none of that was good enough because I refused to buy the $70 a bag dog food, and over $50 supplements that it certainly appears to me that she makes money on (for longer than the adjustment period to wean the pup to a new diet) and I had questions before signing a document that listed numerous reasons she could reposess my dog. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. I wish I did before I fell in love with the little guy that she won't sell to this dachshund Mum of 35 years with impeccable references.

My husband and I recently purchased a dachshund puppy from Liz. We had scheduled a visit to meet…read moreLiz and her crew of doxies. The meeting lasted well over an hour as she answered our questions. She is extremely knowledgeable of the breed. It was evident to us that she loves dachshunds and truly cares that her pups are well taken care of even as they go off to their forever homes. Communication with Liz was very easy. She responded to texts and emails promptly, and she sent us pictures when asked. Anyone interested in bringing a doxie puppy into your life we highly recommend Liz at MLDH.

I just visited and got acquainted with Lucky Dog this past weekend, although I've known of them for…read moresome time. Gia runs the facility along with a dedicated group of volunteers who have a true love for dogs. 1/2 of this is dedicated towards the rehabilitation of difficult dogs that other shelters lack the expertise to work with. The other 1/2 is for boarding dogs, some of the difficult variety. I was there for a very emotional reunion with a dog that I had worked with extensively at another shelter nearly a year ago. Gia correctly vetted me prior to allowing me access, and took videos of our reunion. I was delighted that my old GF Nala remembered me by my scent, and we were both very happy to get reacquainted. Gia and her staff are doing God's work, as many of her rehab dogs wouldn't be here with us without her efforts. For having just met her, she's a most impressive and strong leader with a good education in aggressive dog management, and a sincere dedication to saving dogs of all levels of behavioral issues. I left very impressed.