FAQ

Q: WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
A: We are located in the San Francisco Bay Area. More specifically in San Pablo, 23 miles north east of San Francisco. 

Q: WHERE CAN I FIND THE MOST ACCURATE PUPPY AVAILABILITY?
A: For the most accurate availability please message us directly on instagram @bayareaminidachshunds or you may also send us an email! 

Q: ARE YOUR DOGS AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFIED?
A: Yes, our dogs are certified through AKC. All pups are sold to pet home (limited registration) however we do offer full registration to established ethical dachshund breeders for an additional fee of $1,000. 

Q: WHAT IS THE ADOPTION PROCESS?
A: Puppies go home on a first come first serve basis to approved applicants. You may fill out an application using the link below. Puppies are posted online via instagram stories with information on when I will accept inquiries on available pups. You are more than welcome to fill out the application and message us through instagram to check status of your application so it is ready for when we have puppies available.

LINK: WAITLIST APPLICATION 

Q: DO YOU TAKE A DEPOSIT?
A: Yes, we take a non-refundable deposit of $500 of the total price. This deposit goes towards the full amount owed. Deposits may be sent through Zelle. The rest of the amount is due upon pickup in cash. 

Q: CAN WE VISIT THE PUPPY BEFORE WE PLACE A DEPOSIT?
A: Unfortunately, we do not offer in home visits for the safety of our dogs, puppies and families. We are more than happy to have a facetime call. 

Q: HOW MUCH ARE YOUR PUPPIES?
A: All of our puppies are of their highest quality, with that being said our price for all of our puppies is $3,500. (Pricing is subject to change at any given time.) Please feel free to contact us with any specifics or any questions regarding details. 

Q: DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTED PUPPIES?
A: We have one dam whose pups will be at a discounted pups due to her registration. These pups will be discounted by a $1,000 of our regular price. The quality of the pups and the health remains of the highest quality. We genetically health test all of our breeding dogs. We understand cost may be a barrier to some families. This is our way to do our part to provide more happy healthy puppies to families. Since we only have one dam who we offer this discounted fee for, the puppies and availability is very limited. Please message us for more details.  

Q: WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR PURCHASE PRICE?
A: Our puppies are sent home with a puppy pack that includes a blanket that smells like mom, toys, other goodies and puppy kibble. All puppies come home with their information folder which includes: AKC registration paperwork, their shot records, health certificate from the vet, tips and tricks sheet for dachshunds, and a sheet of recommended products. It is also important to note all our puppies come with a one year health guarantee. 

Q: DO YOU OFFER ANY TRAINING?
A: We introduce basic training for our pups that puppy parents should continue based on their needs. We introduce puppy pad and crate training. We also wean puppies off of mom so puppy will be transitioned to kibble. We work with puppies to desensitize to common household items (blow dryer, vacuum, laundry washer and dryer, etc.)