Birch Hill Dachshunds Specializing In Quality Miniature and Standard Dachshunds In A Variety Of Coats And Colors
Dreaming Time Capricciosa "Capri" Puppy of Achievement
Birch Hill Doxies is over the moon about our exceptional miniature and standard smooth, and long hair, from both import and American champion bloodlines and their successes in the show ring. We also offer gorgeous miniature long haired Dachshunds as companion pets from our home to yours. All of our doxies are home raised, socialized, and spoiled with love. Our planned breedings give us the opportunity to focus on producing the finest quality puppies that best exemplify the breed standard. As a preservation breeder and curator of pure breed dogs, we are committed to producing dachshunds that best match the breed standard.
Birch Hill Doxies is located in Paw Paw, West Virginia.
Preservation Breeder
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Gigi
Birch Hill Doxies is a proud preservation breeder which means BHD protects, promotes, and preserves the high breed standards set forth by the American Kennel Club.
Breed Standard
Andy
The AKC breed standards specify that a Dachshund should be low to ground, long in body and short of leg. He should be robust and well-balanced with a confident and intelligent manner. The gait should be fluid and smooth, and the forelegs should reach well forward.
Temperment
Belle, GiGi and Gianni
Dachshunds are clever, lively and courageous. They are also loyal and loving companions. At Birch Hill Doxies, we not only focus on breed standard but we also breed for exceptional temperment.
About the Breeder
Kimberly Kwiatkowski is a breeder, owner, and handler of exceptional champion show dogs, with decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to producing quality dachshunds that best match the breed standard.
Breed awareness and show proficiency are not only attained through competing in AKC Conformation shows, they are also gained by cultivating relationships with dog owners and handlers in the show world. Kim considers herself very fortunate and blessed for the friendship, mentorship and partnerships she has developed with several outstanding and prominent breeders in the dachshund world over the years.
Kim regularly participates in the AKC Conformation shows and the National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) program. Multiple champions from Birch Hill Doxies, including Belle, Gigi and Andy, have competed in the NOHS Finals in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin in Orlando Florida. In June 2022, both Gigi and Andy competed in the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Kim currently holds Silver Level of Achievement with Andy and Bronze Level of Achievement with both Belle and Gigi .
Kim is a Kim is a board member of both the Shawnee (AB) Kennel Club, and Old Dominion Pug Club.
Lifetime Rehoming Policy
Sometimes life hands us curve balls, creating circumstances that force a family to give up their pets. Birch Hill Dachshunds never wants any of its puppies or dogs to end up in the pound, a shelter or abandoned. Birch Hill Doxies guarantee that when you purchase a dog from us, we will take him/her back if necessary. It does not matter the age. No questions asked. While no money will be reimbursed at the time of surrender, if Birch Hill Doxies can successfully rehome the dog, BHD will pass on the funds received from the new home minus reasonable rehoming expenses.
Life Long Support
The Birch Hill Doxie Family is just that, a family. Kim's continued interest in Birchie puppies goes beyond the initial placement. Birchie parents know they can always reach out to Kim at any time when ever they have questions or concerns about any of their dogs.
All Birch Hill Families have exclusive access to the Birch Hill Doxie Family Facebook Group which provides support as well as a wealth of information about raising dachshunds at any age. The group is run by Birch Hill Dachshunds and Birch Hill Doxie parents for all Birch Hill Doxie Families.
Birchie Express Transport Service
Although we do not ship our pups, we do meet people within a reasonable distance of our Kennel. BHD also offers the Birchie Express Transport Service where we will be happy to meet you, for an additional fee, at a more convenient location closer to your home or at the airport of your choice.
Once you have won the heart of a dachshund no other breed compares
Prospective dachshund owners should do their research about the breed, as dachshunds are not for everyone. Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt and therefore may have a strong prey drive. Be sure ask your breeder a lot of questions. At Birch Hill Doxies, we can tell you everything you would ever want to know about dachshunds but were afraid to ask.
See What Our Families are Saying About Their Birchies...
BOGEYIt’s hard to put into words how special our little Bogey is to us! He is the PERFECT companion for my husband and me. Bogey goes to work with my husband almost every day and when he’s not at “work” he enjoys play filled days at daycare. He is a phenomenal travel companion and to date has visited nine states and traveled via car, airplane, and boat. Bogey is so well behaved, gets along nicely with other dogs and people and boy oh boy is he the best cuddle bug ever.
In addition to producing beautiful, well socialized puppies/dogs, Kim provides a wealth of support and knowledge to all of her puppy parents.Heather K.
SOPHIE & DUKEWe are so blessed to have found Birch Hill Doxies and Kim. We brought our first Birchie home in 2012 and 5 years later we got our second Birchie following the loss of one of our other dachshunds. Kim has this incredible 6th scent when it comes to matching the perfect pup with its forever family and our two Birchies are no exception.They both have wonderful temperments with distinct personalities. Incredibly loving and sweet, Sophie is our hunter, fierce and courageous. Duke is our loyal protector, always at my side or on my lap. He is a great watch dog letting us know if something is happening outside.
Kim's promise of lifetime support is just that - fo a lifetime! She is always available whenever we need pup advice, not only for our Birchies, but for our other dogs too! I can't image life with out a Birchie at our side.Mary and Jeff Z.
BRADLEY & KNOXThese two pups are the sweetest ever! We never ever considered getting two dogs, but when 5 month old brothers needed a home, God touched our hearts and here we are! Bradley and Knox are loving and playful and having them together has made them so easy!.jpg)
Our Vet says that are just not normal because they are so gentle and love everyone. Thanks Kim!Mary Jo C.
ZOEYWe are the proud parents of our beautiful Zoey. We have had her since she was nine weeks old and can't imagine our lives without her. She has the sweetest personality and is happiest when she is on someone's lap. We love our Birchie and are so glad we found Birch Hill Doxies. Kim couldn't have been more helpful and we love being part of the Birch Hill Facebook community.Anyone who wants a loving companion dog would be well advised to check out Birch Hill Doxies.Candy H.T.
Ruby & MoiraWe are so fortunate to have found Birch Hill Doxies and Kim. Kim has always been a pleasure to work with. I have probably asked her at least a thousand questions over the ten years we’ve known her and she has always been patient, knowledgeable and kind. You can tell how much hard work and love she puts into these babies from the moment you meet her or your pup.
LucyOur first “BHD”, Lucy, was a complete & total love bug. We miss her every single day. Ruby & Moira both have the absolute sweetest personalities we've ever known! I can’t imagine ever not having a Birch Hill Doxie in my life.Beth and Casey S.
SONNY & ROXIERoxie and Sonny are the most loving, loyal, and spoiled doxies around! When we got Sonny about a year after we adopted Roxie, we never realized the positive impact that he would make. Roxie is so much more energetic, excited, and playful! They both adore each other and are always looking out for us and each other. We never knew the amount of love and adoration that would come with adopting these two Birchies.Everyone stops us on the street to ask about them and tell us how adorable they are! We are forever grateful to Kim for showing us the definition of happiness!
Stacey and Nick H.
LUNA
Our little Luna joined us in April 2021 and is the happy puppy with the sweetest personality and incredible emotional intelligence. I have never seen a dog with such love in her eyes or a dog show such concern about her humans than our Luna.Our vet is also in awe of Luna and says she is a textbook perfect dachshund with a velvet smooth coat and the best temperament. We feel so lucky to have a Birchie - where the combination of true love and amazing breeding delivers such tiny bundles of perfection!Carrie M.
DEEBODeebo joined our family in March 2020 and he has been the perfect addition! He is so sweet natured and loving- my whole family argues about who is his favorite.I have stayed in touch with Kim and she is always so kind to me, answering all my questions and helping me when I have questions about the best way to keep Deebo healthy. I have actually recommended 5 other families to her, and they have all gotten birchies from her as well!
Sarah S.
TYSON & BAYLOROur experience with Birch Hill Doxies has been outstanding in every possible way. From the very first interactions with Kim, we have been treated like family and have been welcomed into a whole community of doxie lovers. We’ve known Kim for nearly three years now and she has been as responsive to every message as if it were the first. She is extremely knowledgeable of the breed and is always open with advice and recommendations for any question we’ve had. It’s obvious that she loves each and every pup like they’re her own children.
Having come from a family of doxie owners, and having had several in the past, we know the breed and are familiar with their temperaments and quirks.Kim’s dogs are by far the most friendly and loving personalities from any breeder we’ve dealt with. There are many Birchies in our neighborhood and area and they are all wonderful dogs. We’re spoiled now. Any future doxie we’ll get will be from Birch Hill. I would 110 percent recommend both Kim and her dogs to anyone who is looking for a lovable doxie addition to their family. Thanks, Kim, for all the love!Rodney F.
Bella, Finnigan & winnieBirch Hill Doxies is the absolute best!! Kim goes above and beyond to bring the most lovable well bred dachshunds to all of us Doxie lovers. She remains a part of your babies lives and a go to for any questions you may have ❤️ We have been blessed to have three Birchie babies. ❤️Lesley P.
EmilyOur Emily joined our family in 2012. Kim and the Birch Hill Doxie Family are a part of our life ever since. Emily is the sweetest little dog, curious about everything, loves to be around people especially when they are willing to pet her and let her stay on their lap.
Emily loves to explore the outdoors then come in and cuddle up with her human on the couch.
Throughout the 10 years we have Emily, Kim was always there for us. We can ask her any question and share all our joys with her. A lifetime of support and love is what you get from your puppy, Kim, and the whole Birch Hill Doxie Family.Ulirike B.
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SOPHIEBirch Hill Doxies are one-of-a-kind, how else can I say it? The joy, the love, and the companionship you feel when you are with them is incomparable. They are an extension of who Kim is as well as what she embodies. The nature and care that Kim has to dedicatedly put into raising these dogs shines through their personalities. Owning Birchies has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life.The bond I feel with them is unlike any other. They make me laugh until I cry, they are empathetic, loyal, and the adoration in their eyes is everlasting, which is beyond mutual. My heart has grown bigger, and my life fuller, because of them..jpeg)
Tucker & RhaegarKatherine L.
PERCY
OLIVERJessica and I have rescued 13 senior and neglected pups over the past 10+ years. We’ve taken in all breeds and sizes. Their back story didn’t matter. If they needed help, we were there. On that journey we’ve had the pleasure of rescuing 4 dachshunds (Schnapps, Siggy, Maximus and Foxy). They all found a special place in our hearts. While on one of our regular online searches for pups that needed help, we found Journey’s End at Birch Hill Farm. Kim’s animal sanctuary that focuses in part, on dachshunds was right up our alley, but as we read more and learned more, we thought this might be the perfect opportunity for us to bring our first ever puppy into our home.
Once we had the opportunity to speak with Kim and learn about her pups and her process, we knew we had found the right situation. We couldn’t have been more right. Kim has been so supportive and patient with us.We never had a puppy before, so we had a lot of questions. We talked on the phone, we texted, we emailed, we even went to see her and some of her dachshunds at local shows. We talked on the phone, we texted, we emailed, we even went to see her and some of her dachshunds at local shows. Then finally came Percy (Parzival Augustus XIV). He’s a sweet and loving little boy, but we were nervous first-time puppy parents, so we continued to ask a lot of questions. Kim was always there to help. Unfortunately, our two other pups, both 12+, were not overly enamored with Percy and his loving and exuberant personality. He needed someone to play with, and so we went back to Kim and got Oliver (Oliver Louis XV). Now we have two little happy guys that do everything together. They are both very smart and passed their CGC by the time they were 6 months old. We hope they will have futures as Therapy Dogs and will be able to brings smiles and laughter to patients and staff at local hospitals the way their big brother Finn does today. Kim – Thanks for everything that you’ve done to make this an amazing experience for every member of our family!Karl & Jessica S.