WELCOME TO THE DOXIEBERRY DACHSHUNDS

5-star, higher standards, council licensed breeder of long-haired miniature dachshunds based in Essex.

The Gillibrand Family

Hello! My name is Tracy, and I live in Essex with my husband Adam and our three wonderful children—Beth, Hayden, and Albie. We’re a dog-mad family and completely devoted to the dachshund breed.

Our love for dachshunds began with Belle, our first dachshund, affectionately known as Princess Belle. She never barks and has the sweetest nature, and we completely fell in love with the breed from the moment we met her.

Before dogs became my full-time passion, I worked as a nurse for 17 years. Deep down, though, I always knew I wanted a career with animals. So, at a later stage in life, I went back to college to achieve my BTEC Level 2 in Animal Care. From there, I opened my own private doggy daycare and home-boarding business, which has now been running successfully for nearly 10 years. We are proud to have maintained a 5-star council licence rating year after year.

I feel so fortunate to be able to work from home, spending my days surrounded by dogs and giving them the love, enrichment, and care they deserve. It isn’t always easy—this is a demanding job—but every day is rewarding, and no two days are ever the same.

I am also a qualified dog groomer, with a particular love for keeping the natural long-haired look in dachshunds. I don’t believe in shaving them—I much prefer to see them with their beautiful skirts and feathered tails in all their glory.

Our home is completely designed with our dogs in mind. We have a dedicated birthing room, a fun-filled dog playroom, and a large garden packed with enrichment: toys, a sandpit, and even paddling pools for the dogs to cool off in during the summer.

All our puppies are raised with ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Socialisation Intervention) to give them the best start in life, helping them develop into confident, happy, and well-adjusted dogs.

Our children are fully involved in our dog-loving life:

• Beth works full-time as our social media manager and assistant photographer, capturing and sharing the joy of our dogs and puppies with our families online.

• Hayden is our dedicated dog walker, helping give our dogs the exercise and adventure they love.

• Albie is our professional puppy cuddler and child socialiser, ensuring our pups are confident, happy, and well-adjusted around children.

We pride ourselves on our values and promises: honesty, lifelong support, and always putting the wellbeing and happiness of our dogs and puppies first. We aim to build lasting relationships with every family and provide guidance, advice, and support throughout your journey with your new puppy.