About Me

Before Happy Hot Dogs became what it is today, it all began with something incredibly close to my heart — my beautiful daughter, Teri.

Teri lives with cerebral palsy, and like any mother, I’ve always wanted to give her every opportunity to experience happiness, independence, companionship and unconditional love.

Our very first dachshund was purchased as a little lap dog and companion for her. I wanted her to have a special little friend who could sit beside her, keep her company, offer comfort on the difficult days and love her exactly as she is.

What I didn’t realise at the time was just how much that one little dachshund would change our lives.

I completely fell in love with the breed. Their quirky personalities, enormous hearts, loyalty, affection and ability to form such incredible bonds with their humans captured my heart.

From that one little dachshund, a dream was born. What started as a mother’s love for her daughter slowly grew into a passion for breeding beautiful, healthy, well-socialised dachshunds and sharing that same unconditional love with other families.

Today, Happy Hot Dogs Dachshund Co. is so much more than a breeding program. It’s something I’ve poured my heart, soul, time and dedication into.

Over the years, I’ve developed a particular passion for dachshund genetics, coat colours and patterns, with a special interest in genetically solid dachshunds, dapples, brindles and creams.

I am continually learning, researching and working towards improving my breeding program while maintaining the beautiful temperament and characteristics that make this breed so special.

I believe breeding is about so much more than producing beautiful puppies. It’s about the responsibility we have for the little lives we bring into this world, the families who welcome them, and the lifelong happiness and companionship they can provide.

Each puppy is an individual, with its own personality, temperament and special little quirks. I take great pride in getting to know them and helping match them with families where they can thrive.

One of the most rewarding parts of my journey has been seeing the difference these little dogs can make in people’s lives, particularly for individuals and families living with disabilities, loneliness or difficult circumstances.

Because I’ve seen firsthand just how powerful the love of a little dog can be.

Behind the scenes, there’s an enormous amount of hard work, sleepless nights, dedication, laughter, tears and love. Breeding isn’t always easy, but it is something I am incredibly passionate about.