I'm Charlotte M., the breeder behind Belgate Dachshunds located in Sacramento County, CA. We are preservation breeders that breed to the written standard. We produce top-quality companions and conformation prospects. Our ultimate goal is to produce well-structured canines that can excel within various performance venues and have the ability to be the greatest family companions.
Q. & A. with Charlotte
Why did you start breeding?
We want to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program focuses on maintaining the standard specific to Dachshunds while striving to produce puppies of superior health, structure, and temperament.
What makes your program special?
Belgate Dachshunds is dedicated to only breeding dogs that we know are excellent representations of the standard and will make a positive contribution to their line and to the families who love them. Our heavy involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that we breed our dogs by!
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 have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red, black, chocolate, brindle, chocolate and tan, black and tan, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Charlotte
Charlotte 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are microchipped , vaccinated, wormed. All healthy well socialized.”
Contract & health guarantee
Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Charlotte.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sacramento County, CA
2342 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
2349 miles away
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More about Charlotte
Club memberships
Charlotte is a member of East Bay Dachshund Club, Northern California Dachshund Club, and Dachshund Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
President of East Bay Dachshund Club.
Charlotte has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Charlotte was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Charlotte is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Belgate 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
Coz, dad
Dachshund
About Coz
Coz is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Charlotte decided to make him part of their program. Charlotte 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Belgate 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 Profile
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).