Bluegum Dachshunds

Nikole T.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Herald, CA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Gigi before you message her price is 4300 through the app

Ready now

12 weeks old · Female

Upcoming litters

Whiskey
Nova

Expected Dachshund litter

Due Oct. 2026

Ready Dec. 6

Meet the breeder

I'm Nikole T., the breeder behind Bluegum Dachshunds located in Herald, CA. I raise my litters in my home with our family and kids of all ages to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies. Because of it they transition with their new families/homes better. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to raise happy future family members for you. As ours are to us!

Q. & A. with Nikole

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My first dachshund Squeek started it. Now all of my girls are decendents of hers. I love seeing a piece of her out in the world making families as happy as she did for us.

  • What makes your program special?

    We only raise piebalds and we breed for ticking. Since squeek was a completely ticked red pie. She was just so beautiful she ruined us for any others 😄. While we have lots of colors pies are it for us!!.

  • 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 longhaired and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red, black and tan, chocolate and tan, fawn (isabella) and tan, and blue and tan. 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.

Getting a puppy from Nikole

Nikole has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Nikole partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“I allow buyers to pick. I definetly give any info on the pup and temperament. But Ive never had a person make the wrong choice. They are so easily moldable. I dont feel like you can make a wrong choice. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $800 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes akc registration unless stated otherwise, vet checked before they leave age, appropriate shots, worming flea and tick preventative & puppy starter pack. I refund if you can not take the puppy. Im not about to keep peoples hard earned money. But only once the puppy has been re sold.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nikole 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 Nikole 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 Nikole directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nikole.

Breeder's location

Meet in Herald, CA

2339 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

2349 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Nikole can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Nikole

  • Club memberships

    Nikole is a member of Akc .

  • Nikole has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Nikole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Nikole’s links

Nikole is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bluegum 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Bluegum 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, Full Embark Panel, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Nikole to bring home their puppies.

  • Laura T.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

      • +7

    This was my first time purchasing a puppy and Nikole made the process so easy! She answered any and all questions that I had regarding Willow (Allie). I'm very happy to have went with Bluegum Dachshunds. Willow has been such a treat! She is so calm, loving and playful! You can tell she was well taken care of in a loving home!

    Domonic J.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Nikole was nothing short of amazing, responsive, and knowledgeable about Cash’s breed. She had answers to all of my questions and made everything seamless through the entire process by keeping me up to date almost daily on Cash with pictures/info on him. We couldn’t be happier with our boy.

    Kailey M.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Nikole was amazing to work with throughout the entire process of bringing Harvey home. She sent updates and photos and was overall very easy to communicate with. Harvey has been the greatest little bundle of joy, and it’s clear he received a lot of love before I met him.

  • Jacqueline C.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Nikole has been an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish! She made the entire process of welcoming our new puppy so easy, exciting, and stress-free. Her communication was outstanding—she kept us updated every step of the way with regular messages, adorable photos, and little updates as the countdown to bringing our puppy home got closer. She also shared helpful recommendations for toys, treats, and puppy food, which made us feel so much more prepared as new puppy parents. You can really tell how much she cares about her puppies and the families they go to. Gnocchi has been an absolute dream so far—loving, cuddly, and incredibly easy to train. We couldn’t be happier with our newest family member! If you’re thinking about adding a puppy to your family, I can’t recommend working with Nikole enough. Her dedication, communication, and genuine care made this such a wonderful experience from beginning to end.

    Emily L.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Nikole was great, super helpful and easy to work with, and we loved all the little pupdates she shared. We are absolutely obsessed with Guinness, we love her so much and she’s truly the best pup!

    MR

    Marco R.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Excellent experience from the beginning to the end. Plenty of videos, picture's and the unexpected goodie bag at delivery was very appreciated!

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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