Cocoshores Dachshunds
Geelong, VIC
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Hi, I'm Millie T.
Hi! I'm Millie, an MDBA registered breeder dedicated to ethically raising healthy smooth-haired miniature dachshunds in Geelong, Victoria. My partner and I share our lives with three wonderful miniature dachshunds—Coco, Kona, and their daughter, Kali. Our dogs mean everything to us, and we put their health and…
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since May 2024
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We follow Breeders Bootcamp principles to give our puppies the best start in life, incorporating early neurological stimulation and scent introduction. We enrich their environment with diverse sensory play activities, exposing them to other animals, adults, and children. Raised in our family home, each puppy…
Health
By the time your puppy joins your family at 10 weeks, they will have received their first two vaccinations, a microchip, biweekly worming, and their first flea treatment. Each puppy undergoes a thorough vet health check to ensure they’re in perfect condition. We take pride in providing a premium diet, featuring Lyka…
Home environment
We raise our puppies in our family home, where they are surrounded by love and care from the very start. Our dogs aren’t just pets—they’re family, living and sleeping in the house with us. They stay in a weather-protected, temperature-controlled space, ensuring their comfort and well-being. While our puppies are born…
Included with our puppies
Each of our puppies comes with a carefully curated puppy pack valued at over $750, filled with food, toys, blankets, enrichment goodies, vouchers, treats, collars/harnesses, supplements, and special gifts for puppy parents—all sourced from small Australian businesses. You’ll also receive a comprehensive puppy…
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Cocoshores Dachshunds conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Miniature Dachshund.
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Cocoshores Dachshunds conducts 4 additional tests available for the Miniature Dachshund.
- Genetic Test
Mucopolysaccharidosis is a genetic lysosomal storage disease that can cause various problems including stunted growth and bone deformities. There are a few different variants of this disease that have been identified in different breeds. For many breeds there are DNA tests available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying the condition.
- Genetic Test
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a neurodegenerative disorder found in many breeds of dog. 7 varieties have been identified so far, affecting different breeds. There are DNA tests for each type, to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as ‘brittle bone disease’, is an inherited disease in both humans and animals, causing bone fragility and fracturing. As it is a genetic disease, breeding parents can be tested to ensure it is not passed onto their puppies.
- Genetic Test
Sarcoglycan Deficient Muscular Dystrophy (SDMD) is a genetic disease causing a stiff gait, exercise intolerance and difficulty swallowing in young Miniature Dachshunds. There is now a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
Transportation options
Cocoshores Dachshunds will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Cocoshores Dachshunds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
I'm Millie, and together with my partner, we are Cocoshores Dachshunds. We share our lives with three beautiful miniature dachshunds - Coco, Kona, and their daughter, Kali. Our love for the breed began the moment we met Coco. Soon after, we welcomed our second mini, Kona, into our family. When Coco and Kona had a…
Why we got involved in breeding
My passion for miniature dachshunds grew from a deep admiration for their spirited personalities, intelligence, and undeniable charm. I quickly recognised that ethical, responsible breeding is essential to preserving their health and temperament. By carefully selecting breeding pairs, providing exceptional care, and…
Our special touch
We care for our pups as if they were our own, feeding them the same high-quality diet our adult miniature dachshunds enjoy - just in a softer form. They receive the same socialisation, ensuring they grow into well-adjusted, confident companions. Saying goodbye is always bittersweet, but we’re thrilled to see them…
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State registration
RB248080
Association
MDBA
Association number
37006
Prefix
Cocoshores
Breeding since
2024
Applying for a puppy
We take a $500 deposit to secure your new puppy, and the remaining amount is paid on pick up. We only accept this deposit once you have met us, our pups and our parent dogs and feel comfortable with us. The deposit is refundable as we understand circumstances change.
Cocoshores Dachshunds accepts payments on RightPaw. What's this?
A$3,000 - A$4,500