Vastaya Dachshunds

Vastaya Dachshunds is a small, home-based breeding program in Alberta, Canada, dedicated to producing CKC-registered Miniature Dachshunds with excellent conformation, stable temperament, sound movement, and strong family companionship qualities. With a focus on type, breed standard adherence, and overall well-being, Vastaya draws from successful Canadian and European bloodlines to preserve and enhance the long-coated miniature variety.

At Vastaya, all dogs live as cherished family members and are fully integrated into daily household life. Puppies are raised “under foot” in a nurturing home setting, where they are regularly exposed to typical sounds, handling, and social interaction to support confident, well-adjusted personalities. The breeding program follows the Puppy Culture™ model, an evidence-based early development approach designed to prepare puppies for life transitions and help them thrive as pets.

Health, temperament, and breed type are central to Vastaya’s breeding philosophy. While focused on the breed standard, the program also emphasizes long-term health and joyful disposition in both adults and puppies. Puppies are placed with families on carefully considered contracts that include CKC registration, age-appropriate vaccinations, health support resources, a puppy pack, and lifetime breeder support. Waiting lists are managed thoughtfully, with applications reviewed to ensure the best match between puppy and home.

In addition to breeding, Vastaya offers personalized all-breed handling services across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, bringing experience in ring handling and show presentation to a select group of clients’ dogs. This service reflects the kennel’s broader commitment to understanding, celebrating, and supporting purebred dogs in both companion and competitive environments.

With a dedication to responsible practices, transparent communication, and lifelong support for their dogs and families, Vastaya Dachshunds exemplifies thoughtful small-kennel breeding rooted in love, education, and respect for the Dachshund breed and its future.