“Thank you Kaleena, we are so glad that we have Zulu and she is doing great.

I’ve had two miniature doxies in the past and when our recent lab-mix passed, we decided to get another doxie.

After searching the Midwest for a dedicated, passionate breeder, I came across LoveBug Doxies. I didn’t want a “puppy mill” and after seeing Kaleena’s hands-on, family-oriented approach with Poms and Eskimos, I knew she was the right breeder for our new pup. Zulu was born in October 2011 and not only did Kaleena have live webcam access for the birthing, she sent us weekly pictures and we were able to watch her grow and play through live weekly webcam broadcasts. In addition, as soon as we picked out Zulu’s name, Kaleena began using it so she would know her name more quickly. She always answered any questions and concerns I may of had. When our schedule didn’t allow us to pick her up at 8 weeks, Kaleena happily kept her for another week, when we were able to make the trip to Michigan from Wisconsin. Seeing Zulu with her mom, dad and sister, along with Kaleena’s family, we knew we had made the right decision. Zulu is now a happy member of our family here in Wisconsin, and we keep Kaleena updated with pictures as Zulu continues to grow. We would highly recommend Kaleena for anyone searching for a puppy and believes that tender loving care is an important part of a puppy’s formative first 8 weeks.”

“My husband and I got two girls from Dash and Quin’s litter from October 2011 and couldn’t be happier with them. Delilah and Fiona are our little girls and they are spectacular. Not only are they extremely healthy, but everywhere I go people ask if they are show dogs because of how they carry themselves, and how perfect their features are. They are both so well tempered and absolutely the best pups on the planet! Not only will they cuddle, but they have learned so well since we picked them up. Both Delilah and Fiona work with me in my obedience classes as demonstration dogs at PetSmart in Rochester Hills; this means that they have had to learn the curriculum for all 5 classes, including information from the Canine Good Citizen test, and at 7 months old (May 2012) you couldn’t ask for more.

I have to say that the best part of the whole experience was working with Kaleena. Not only did she respond to our questions as quickly as possible, but keep all of her future pet parents informed of how each puppy was doing with weekly photos of their growth. Plus the puppy package that she put together for us was amazing! All the shot records, baby blanket, birth certificate, and any info we were lacking was all included. We couldn’t be happier, and are looking forward to expanding our doxie family in the future!

Thanks again!”

“I am a doxie convert!! Always considered myself a ‘big dog’ person, but Sundae has completely changed my mind. She is the best combination of being snuggly and playful and funny. We are completely in love with her. Sundae is wonderful with our young grandkids, and became instant friends with our 5 year old pomeranian. I might need to refrain from checking out Kaleena’s website because I just know I will fall in love with another one. Kaleena was fantastic to deal with and I would not hesitate for a moment to get another Lovebug doxie!

(Karla purchased two more Lovebug Doxies after submitting this testimonial.) ”

“I bought a puppy from you in early December 2012, you had named her “Snow”. She was renamed “Penny Lane” after we got her home. She has been an absolute blessing to us. Our Vet examined her right after we got her and she said she was perfect and we wholeheartedly agree. Thank You for letting us buy Penny, I am sure we will be repeat customers.”

“We purchased a puppy from LoveBug Doxie last year. We LOVE our dog Jovi! He is amazing. He is a red dapple. His markings are beautiful. His demeanor is fantastic. We have two other dogs and he fit right in. They are all the best of friends. Overall it was a wonderful experience. If we ever purchase another doxie it will be from LoveBug!!”

“When I started thinking of getting my mom a companion dog I have to admit that I was a bit overwhelmed. With so many sizes and breeds of dogs and number of breeders, I wasn’t sure where to begin. Being a “manly dog” kind of guy the only thing I could think of was to stay away from little yippy dogs. Fortunately Kaleena, you and the Lovebug doxies were there to help show me otherwise. Your knowledge, experience and love of small breeds and dog breeding in general became evident the moment we started talking. You answered every question I could think of, dispelled my misconceptions and helped educate me to all the great things that these little guys are, basically a big dog wrapped in a small package. And yes, Barnaby has a 10 ft. tall personality!
Since bringing Barnaby home he has quickly became the “little lord of the manor”. He literally lives in the lap of luxury (my mom spoils him to no end) and he enjoys every minute of it. He has become more than a companion dog…..he is a member of the family. Thanks again for everything Kaleena.”

“I bought a male long haired from the “B” litter July 2013. Kaleena is great to work with. She made the buying process delightful and easy. I felt great about purchasing our new baby from her. My kids and I would watch on her live video feed weekly and photos from the birth on. Our pup is such a beautiful, well mannered boy. We will definitely buy our next pup from Kaleena!!”

“I love Lucy! Our little red long-hair dachshund is a riot. We have had many different puppy dachshunds and as much as we have loved each one, none compare to our feisty, funny little Lucy. I will never go anywhere else but LOVEBUG DOXIES for a dachshund. Lucy is a hit with everyone who comes into contact with her. At the vet, everyone in the office wants to hold her and play with her. The vet also commented that Lucy is the sweetest dachshund puppy he has ever seen. She is healthy, happy and just a lot of fun! I highly recommend LOVEBUG DOXIES to anyone thinking about getting a dog. They are the best!”

“Kaleena was great to work with. She is great at answering any questions before during and after purchase. My pup, Boscoe, is the sweetest boy. A spitfire at times, incredibly lovey and smart. Everywhere we go people go nuts for him. I’m so happy to have found Lovebug Doxies for my first dachshund. I couldn’t ask for a better pup or a better experience!”

“We purchased 2 wonderful puppies (Franco and Felix; now Joffrey and Taylor) from Lovebug Doxies in November 2014. They are now 7 months old and very happy. It was clear, from the start, that our babies had been raised well at their birth home! They were happy, clean and already socialized. They were then and have been friendly to all dogs and humans, including babies and toddlers. They have beautiful faces and their coats are growing longer and longer. It was a pleasure to work with Kaleena at Lovebug Doxies.”

“Before looking for another Male pup, I had my heart broken over a pup I purchased that has PRA(progressive retinal atrophy). It took me a while, but I came across “Love Bug doxies”. I was very impressed with the website. All questions were answered according to this website. I felt very confident when I found my male “SNICKERS”. He was the only male chocolate and cream in Dean and Peaches litter. So I claimed him immediately. I was so spoiled with excellent pictures and plenty of them. I watched him grow on web cam and grew more of a bond with this. My Snickers is what I have waited for and I am completely satisfied what he has become “My Friend”.

Snickers has been the perfect male as a stud, in show, and my personal buddy...He will be 2 in July and he is always doing something to amaze me....Love him to pieces! Thanks many times over Kaleena, he’s the best...”

“If you want a well balanced, healthy, beautiful puppy that has been raised in a loving family with young children, look no further than Lovebug Doxies! Kaleena is an experienced, very professional breeder who is informative and very easy to work with. Our experience with her has been nothing short of exceptional. I will be forever thankful to her for bringing Finn into my life! He is the best dog I could have hoped for! Get on her waiting list now. You won’t regret it.”

“We adopted Lola (Kennedy) in December 2015. She was one of seven puppies from Peaches and Emmett’s litter.
She is all that we could have hoped for and more! She is so smart and friendly. Lola has been fairly easy to potty train, even considering it was the middle of winter when we brought her home. She is patient and loving with children. She loves to meet new dogs and already has several doggie friends around the neighborhood. Lola loves being held and cuddled, taking walks and going for car rides. She hardly ever barks, so we are able to bring her along to many places in the community. She is an absolute joy and we are so proud of her. I should also mention how beautiful she is….stunning actually! If I can get my hubby to agree to a second puppy, we’ll be calling Kaleena at Lovebug Doxies for sure! Thank you Kaleena. We are grateful for you!”

“Our family adopted our puppy 6 months ago when he was around 4 months old. Kaleena has been there to answer ALL questions and concerns along the way. From asking about training, health, and breed temperament, to where to find puppy sweaters for colder months :) - she is ALWAYS on it. Always! Did I mention she was in her third trimester and still answering my emails right away?! & after she had her son!
Our dog is doxie to the core! And just beautiful! You can tell he was loved and handled as a pup. Having small children in their home, along with other dogs, definitely helped with his quick transition into our home (We have a 2 year old and another larger family dog). Kaleena loves what she does, and that’s evident not only in her dogs, but her interaction with their new family.
Thank you!! - for the four millionth time :)”

“I can’t believe she(Kelsey) is already six months old. She’s such a joy and has the funniest personality. Her favorite game is fetch and her favorite place to take a nap is in my lap while I’m doing homework at the kitchen table. People compliment me on her coat color and curliness all the time. She truly is picture perfect.

Thank you again for my little love and I hope all is well :)”

“Our family adopted our little Winnie (Hayden) last May from Lovebug Doxies. Her parents are Quin (now retired) and Dash. She is the sweetest dog with a wonderful personality and disposition. She is smart and has been easy to train. I loved the puppy pictures that Kaleena posted weekly and I have saved them all. We also enjoyed watching the weekly puppy cam. We felt like we got to know Winnie before we even picked her up.
Kaleena is great to work with and I would highly recommend purchasing a puppy from Lovebug Doxies. These little dogs will add lots of love to your family!”

“I cannot say enough about the beautiful baby lovebug we added to our family in February. Lola aka Sprinkles, is the most loveable, fun loving, spirited little Doxie that I have ever seen. Not only is she our little darling and her brothers darling, but, anybody who meets her falls instantly in love with her. Possibly also the most photographed pup ever. Everyone we meet pulls out their phones and say “I have to send a pic of her to.....”. It’s so funny. Kaleena produces a beautiful, and very pure pup. It took me 3 years of watching one litter after another come and go, but when I saw Lola I knew I had to have her, it just felt right.”

“I adopted a sweet little piebald girl in February of 2017. She is 7 months old now and has adjusted well to our family! She is so playful and has a wonderful disposition. 

Keleena was so helpful and kept me informed during the 8 week adoption process! She would post pictures on Facebook of all the puppies every week! It was fun to see how they all growing and developing. I highly recommend Lovebug Doxies! It was a great experience. ”

“After a 3 1/2 month search for the perfect breeder, I came across Love Bug Doxies. Once My family and I began the adoption process, the trip/process was flawless. Love Bug Doxies kept us informed through the later parts of the pregnancy and when the puppies were born. We were provided with plenty of quality pictures and videos along the way. Communication was always very quick and in detail. Pick up day was easy, we were provided with the proper information on our pups health records, suggested food and a toy that had the other siblings in the litter scent on it to help make a smooth transition. Tucker (“S” litter 2016) adjusted well to his new family and is truly the love of our home. He was very easy to potty train, knows many tricks, and just makes you feel special everyday.

Finding and selecting a breeder can be very stressful, I am beyond pleased with the choice we made. This breeder truly loves their dogs and it shows in the quality and temperament of these beautiful doxies. Our little guy is a dream come true and we will forever be grateful to Love Bug Doxies!”

“I am so very grateful for my little Winnie!!! She is such a beautiful pup and so well mannered, friendly, full of energy, and she gives so much love. I feel that she was so meant to be for my family and I.

Losing my girl of 15 years was such a horrible time in my life and being able to adopt Winnie was the most amazing gift to me, she will never replace “Pepsi” but she will fill my life with love and a whole new personality.

Kaleena, you have done a wonderful job raising your pups, not only the “W litter” but all of your past pups and I am sure your future puppies as well. I truly enjoy following you with your true passion and love of these wonderful animals. You are really amazing with your knowledge of the breed and to have the ability of making well rounded offspring. I will always recommend you and I will for sure purchase another pup from you in the future. Winnie is such a long, lean wiener pup with a lot of spunk, silliness, and love, but can be stubborn at times. She makes me so happy and I laugh every day with and at her, she is so amazing and fun!! Thank you so much Kaleena for my little Winifred!!!”

“I would recommend Lovebug Doxies to everyone! I got my sweet baby from Lovebug Doxies 3 years ago (July 2016) and my pup was worth every penny. Kaleena did a great job of keeping me up to date with pictures, and making sure I had everything I needed when I picked up my girl. She also always answered any questions I had very quickly, and the whole process is well thought out and ensures the pups are going to good homes. She truly loves her doggies and takes care of them so well. If I had the space for a second one, I’d be getting one from her again!”

“Bolt and Dash are both Lovebug Doxies. They are brothers from a Dean and Cinnamon litter. They have two completely different personalities and I wouldn’t change a thing. They are healthy and loving boys.”

“I always said I would not get a dog until I finished working. 60 hour work weeks and lots of travel wouldn’t be fair to a dog so we had multiple wonderful cats. But as retirement came closer, I started to follow websites of various breeds and rescues, entering dog world since my last dog was when I was 8 years old! Lovebug Doxies was impressive with its’ web content and breeding philosophy — and suddenly a puppy became available in the U litter due to a last minute cancellation and I responded at 6:30 am with a commitment.

We’re so glad we were impulsive! Kaleena was responsive and very helpful as we assembled all the necessary puppy equipment like crates and gates and food brands and vet needs, etc while waiting the eight weeks of early care. We loved the regular videos and photo updates. She even introduced us to washable pee pads (they’re great!). Most important, she offered a healthy, terrific addition to our household. Emma/Unicorn just had her second birthday and she’s wonderful: stubborn as a Doxie, cuddly as a Doxie and has her puppy parents wrapped around her short paws! Thank you Kaleena for being such a caring breeder. ”

“Our hearts were broken after losing our Cooper, 11 yrs old, but @lovebugdoxies on Instagram was recommended to me by a friend. I’m so glad/grateful I started following! We had been thinking of opening the door to another dog when ‘The Stranger Things’ litter had been born. To my surprise when scrolling through the pictures our little man (Lucas) had not been picked, along with two other pups. He was still so little that we didn’t know what kind of coat and we had talked of a smooth coat, but after seeing his face I knew he had to be a part of our family! Kaleena was so easy to work with and made the process so simple. We eagerly awaited pictures of our little man each week, which she did without fail.

Pickup day was just as easy and we were provided with all his health records; a bed with his scent on it; a toy; and, a 5lb bag of food. He’s the light of our lives; almost 7 months old and, we just can’t imagine life without him! Potty training was a little hard – until he taught us that he just wanted to go outside like the ‘big dogs’…LOL He loves car rides; belly rubs; his red sweater; chasing leaves outside; the snow on his nose; and, sleeping with his Mama and Daddy. BEST EVER decision we have made for our family by bringing home our boy Axl Lucas!!! Thanks again Kaleena for everything, even 7 months later and I can still count on her answering any questions/concerns we have – YOU completed our family!”

“I had adopted from Lovebug Doxie almost four years ago from the O litter. My love for an dog has never been so strong. I love my Minnie, she is my world. I’m so impressed with my breeders knowledge of this dog and my dogs quality and traits. I am forever thankful I found this breeder and highly recommend her to all! ❤💯”

“Kenneth, who was originally Caleb from the Trilogy litter was adopted in November of 2018. Growing up, my husband had been around Dachshunds so after we were married, we decided we wanted to bring a puppy home. From the moment I found Lovebug Doxies to the moment we brought Kenneth home, Kaleena was so helpful. As a first time Dachshund owner, I had so many questions as we started raising him. Kaleena was responsive to messages and inquiring even after we had brought Kenneth home. You can tell that Kaleena is very caring and loves all of the dogs and puppies that come through her home. I’m so grateful to have found my little guy through Lovebug.”

“Hi Kaleena,

I just wanted to send you a message and let you know how much we love and adore Max! It is so obvious that he was raised in a loving, caring, fun environment. He is the most energetic yet loving dog!!!! He loves playing with other dogs almost more than he loves us lol! I think it comes from being raised around so many other puppies.

Just wanted to give you a big thank you and a virtual hug for raising such an amazing dog. The work you put into raising and caring for them while they are young does not go un-noticed.

We are strongly considering adopting a brother/friend for max from one of your spring litters... ❤️”

“The process for adopting my doxie was so easy and convenient. We communicated via email and used PayPal or venmo for payments. The process wasn’t lengthy or stressful at all, I would gladly go through it again and it was very professional, I wouldn’t have wanted to adopt from anywhere else! Adopt your doxie from love bug doxies!

Below is a picture of Penny, her hobbies include playing fetch with tennis balls, chewing on bones, and flinging scrunchies across the room! She’s so sweet and loving. She also loves burrowing herself under lots of blankets every night!”

“Back in April of 2020 we brought Toby home. He was the one in the middle of the (5 Shots Deep) Litter🥰. We had lost our Meggie nine months prior to bringing Toby home and he definitely filled the void left by Meggie after 16 years🙏. Toby is the center of our world at home! He is healthy, beautiful, energetic and sweet! Sometimes he even runs the show!😊We are so very happy that we chose Lovebug Doxies! Kaleena does such a thorough job of explaining her program on her website, taking beautiful pictures of the puppies and their parents and most importantly loving them all! It’s a joy to see her daily updates and see the puppies having fun in her videos. I believe she truly has a heart for the doxie breed.❤️To love and receive love from a dachshund is one of life’s greatest joys!”

“Lovebug doxies made all of our puppy dreams come true! The process from adoption to pick up was seamless. Kaleena was always available to answer our questions about products, grooming and food before we picked up Ariel (now Poppy). Poppy is constantly complimented by vets and strangers on walks for how beautiful she is. We couldn’t be happier that we chose to get our first family dog from Lovebug Doxies. ”

“Ellie Mae is such a blessing to our family and she fits perfectly into the dachshund shaped hole we had in our hearts♥️ Lovebug Doxies’ owner Kaleena is fantastic. She kept us updated from the moment the “Fresh Herbs Litter” was born throughout the 8 week journey until the pick up day of our precious girl. We received weekly updates, picture posts and videos including updates on the “Weiner Tales Blog” located on their website. Our ”Fresh Herb” Sage came to us very well socialized and sweet. She is great with our son and I know we have Kaleena, her family and pets to thank for that. Prior to learning of Lovebug Doxies I had never met a breeder who cared so much for the well-being, physical and mental development of their puppies. Lovebug Doxies is extremely dedicated to that mission statement. Another thing I’m thankful for and that seems very unique in my experience with our breeder is that Kaleena is very accessible with Social media. I can reach out with any questions I may have regarding our little girl and she is happy to answer them and does quickly. I already have reached out a few times here and there and she was extremely helpful. We’re looking forward to many years with Ellie Mae and we have Lovebug Doxies to thank for that. ♥️ If you’re looking for a quality breeder with quality puppies look no further!”

“My husband & I adopted Rhea (Lavender) from the Fresh Herbs Litter just last month! The process was so much smoother, easier & frankly more ethical than my previous Dachshund adoption 2 years ago elsewhere! Rhea is a happy & healthy little pup which is a true testament to how she was natured those first months! We are so grateful to have been able to get Rhea & look forward to adding at least one more little one in the future from Lovebug Doxies!!”

“Five years ago, Lovebug Doxies changed our lives. We had been looking for a puppy and I found Lovebug Doxies online. I loved everything I saw and read on the website and decided to fill out the app. After being approved, we waited for the perfect puppy for us to come along. It wasn’t long before the “W” litter was born and Willow joined our family. She was beautiful, sassy, and perfectly healthy and we were in love. We loved her so much that a year later, we welcomed Oakely to be her little brother. He was from the “Spiderman” litter (originally Uncle Ben) and he is the sweetest little Mama’s boy and just a joy to have around.
A couple years later, the Foster litter had come to Lovebug. Sweet little babies that were looking for a family to love. Out of that litter came our spicy little Clove (originally Erin). She’s funny and opinionated and could be considered something of a Diva.
And apparently, we have a slight addiction problem because last year, we welcomed Nutmeg from the Pumpkin Spice litter (she was Autumn). She is the happiest most snuggly and loving dog I have ever had.
All four of my babies are Lovebug Doxies and I will never get another dog anywhere else.”

“My 8 month old baby girl Heidi quickly became part of our family when she was 2 months old. With her gentle, cuddly, and clever personality, we’ve completely fallen in love. She learns her obedience commands quickly (well, the ones she wants to follow because sometimes her stubborn doxie side comes out). She’s a natural in agility and works great in the 4H dog ring with my 7 year old. Heidi is on track to becoming a certified therapy dog and I can’t wait to see her work! She is so gentle, loving, and tolerant of pretty much everything. She quickly became my companion and little shadow. She goes with me almost everywhere (after work). I couldn’t be more grateful to Lovebug Doxies for my perfect little girl. Thank you!”