More about Me and my Dachshunds
My name is Karin van Wyk
​I am a registered Dachshund breeder with more than five years of dedicated breeding experience — but my love for this breed goes back much further.
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I got my very first Dachshund in 2012, when I was in Grade 2. From the moment she entered my life, she stole my heart. She stayed by my side until her passing in 2025, and it was through her that my lifelong passion for Dachshunds began. By Grade 9, my family and I welcomed a second Dachshund, and soon after a third in Grade 10, as I realized how deeply this breed fascinated me. Their loyalty, elegance, and joyful personalities inspired me to take the next step — to become a breeder who could make a real difference.
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For me, breeding Dachshunds is not temporary — it is a commitment of love, patience, and responsibility. There are challenges and heartbreaks, but also immense joy, and through it all, my devotion has only grown.
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Why Dachshunds?
Elegance & Charm: With their long bodies, short legs, and soulful eyes, they are unmistakable and timeless.
Personality: Bold, funny, and sometimes mischievous, they fill every home with laughter.
Loyalty: Dachshunds form bonds that are unbreakable and lifelong.
Heart: They are more than pets; they are family.
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My Mission
At Platinum Dachshunds, my mission is to raise healthy, top-quality Dachshunds with strong bloodlines, stunning looks, and the best possible temperaments. All of my dogs are raised in my home — never in kennels — with love, joy, and family life. They enjoy space, playtime, adventures, and plenty of affection, because happy, healthy dogs create happy, healthy puppies.
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Every client who takes home one of my puppies becomes part of my extended family. Thank you for trusting me on this journey — I promise to never disappoint.



