I'm Ashleigh D., the breeder behind Bear Creek Dachshunds located in Duncanville, AL. Hi! At Bear Creek Dachshunds, we raise dachshunds as a family. There are five of us here that operate under the Bear Creek name. Our mom, Kim Smith, has been raising dachshunds for over thirty years. Lauren, Ashleigh, Bailey and Hannah are also a part of Bear Creek and we all have our own dogs.
Q. & A. with Ashleigh
Why did you start breeding?
Our mom and grandmother started Bear Creek Dachshunds over thirty years ago. Since then, all of us got into breeding as adults to continue preserving the breed that we love so much.
What makes your program special?
At Bear Creek, our main focus is health and temperament. We strive to produce the best dogs possible and stand behind every single puppy we produce.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies include longhaired, wirehaired, and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies include cream, red, wild boar, black, chocolate, fawn (isabella), wheaten, fawn (isabella) and tan, fawn (isabella) and cream, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, blue and cream, blue and tan, black and tan, and black and cream. 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.
Pepper
Went home
Male
Bean
Went home
Male
Ramen
Went home
Male
Graham
Went home
Male
Olive
Went home
Female
Cashew
Went home
Male
Rumi
Went home
Female
Alex
Went home
Male
Sebastian
Went home
Male
Elliot
Went home
Male
Abigail
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Buddy
Went home
Male
Nico
Went home
Male
Teddy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ashleigh
Ashleigh 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies go home with a genetic health guarantee, current shots/dewormings and AKC registration. Deposits are a non-refundable fee that goes towards the total purchase price of the puppy that the buyer chooses.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh directly.
Bear Creek Dachshunds 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
All breeds
Dachshund
Yorkshire Terrier
Ember, mom
Dachshund
About Ember
Ember is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashleigh decided to make her part of their program. Ashleigh has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Hugo, dad
Dachshund
About Hugo
Hugo is a cream dapple piebald boy. He has the sweetest disposition.
Faith, mom
Dachshund
About Faith
Faith is a great girl. She is a smooth coat, solid chocolate that carries piebald and dilute.
Otto, dad
Dachshund
About Otto
Otto is a great little guy. He weighs 11 pounds and is a red sable.
Mochi, mom
Dachshund
About Mochi
Mochi is the best girl! She weighs 10 pounds.
Gibbs, dad
Dachshund
About Gibbs
Gibbs is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ashleigh decided to make him part of their program. Ashleigh has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Wasabi, mom
Dachshund
About Wasabi
Wasabi is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashleigh decided to make her part of their program. Ashleigh has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Fern, mom
Dachshund
About Fern
Fern is a sweet long haired chocolate and cream girl.
Summit, dad
Dachshund
About Summit
Summit is a great boy with a sweet disposition. He is a cream sable.
Navy, mom
Dachshund
About Navy
Navy is a beautiful blue and cream girl. She is the sweetest girl.
Thunder, dad
Dachshund
About Thunder
Thunder is a beautiful blue and tan dapple boy that carries cream, piebald and chocolate.
Stevie, mom
Dachshund
About Stevie
Stevie is the sweetest girl with a loving personality.
Sir, dad
Dachshund
About Sir
Sir is a beautiful boy with Russian lineage. He has an amazing coat and a confident disposition.
Ruby, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Ruby
Ruby is the sweetest girl. She has Ukrainian lines
Ella, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Ella
Ella is an outgoing girl that loves attention. She weighs about 6 pounds.
Archie, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Archie
Archie is a male Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ashleigh decided to make him part of their program. Ashleigh has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Lily, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Lily
Lily is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashleigh decided to make her part of their program. Ashleigh has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Moose, dad
Dachshund
About Moose
Moose is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ashleigh decided to make him part of their program. Ashleigh has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Dachshund
Yorkshire Terrier
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Bear Creek Dachshunds 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.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).