Bear Creek
Meet the breeder
I'm Lauren W., the breeder behind Bear Creek located in Duncanville, AL. We are a family breeder dedicated to raising healthy, well-tempered Dachshunds. Our puppies are lovingly raised in our home, with lifelong support for every family. Each puppy is given the very best start in life with plenty of love, proper nutrition, and excellent veterinary care.
Q. & A. with Lauren
Why did you start breeding?
I began breeding because of my family’s love for Dachshunds. What started with my mom and grandparents has grown into a passion I now share with my mom and sisters.What makes your program special?
What makes my breeding program special is that it’s a true family venture — one that allows me to carry on a legacy started years before me.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include wirehaired, smooth, and longhaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include piebald, cream, chocolate, fawn (isabella) and tan, fawn (isabella) and cream, blue and cream, blue and tan, black and tan, black and cream, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Whitaker - PET ONLY
Went homeMale
Salem
Went homeMale
Jett
Went homeMale
Riffin
Went homeMale
Everest
Went homeMale
Cheddar
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Lauren
Lauren has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“The price includes AKC pet registration, health guarantee, age appropriate vaccinations and deworming. Deposit amount is $400-$500. Non refundable, no exceptions will be made.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lauren may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Lauren offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Lauren directly.
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lauren.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Duncanville, AL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport
Meet in Birmingham, AL
More about Lauren
Lauren has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Lauren was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Lauren’s links
Lauren is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bear Creek meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Coco, mom
Dachshund
About Coco
Coco is a long-haired chocolate-based cream. She’s always happy, always wagging, and loves every second she gets to spend with her family and the other dogs.
Lola, mom
Dachshund
About Lola
Lola is a silky wire haired black and cream piebald. She is so sweet and too smart for her own good most of the time!
Gibbs, dad
Dachshund
About Gibbs
Gibbs is a long haired chocolate and tan dapple. He is the best guy!
Bingo, dad
Dachshund
About Bingo
Bingo is a long haired ee cream
Phoenix, mom
Dachshund
About Phoenix
Phoenix is a long haired non pointed blue piebald
Fiona, mom
Dachshund
About Fiona
Fiona is a wire haired black and tan. She enjoys laying on the couch, sun bathing on the porch and barking at the ups man.
Thunder, dad
Dachshund
About Thunder
Thunder is a long haired blue and tan dapple. He is very laid back and such a good boy!
Raven, mom
Dachshund
About Raven
Raven is a long haired black and cream. She is a beautiful girl with the best personality!
Moose, dad
Dachshund
About Moose
Moose is a chocolate and cream dapple. He is the best boy!
Parent health testing
Bear Creek reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Dachshunds.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
