Bluegum Dachshunds

Nikole T.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Herald, CA
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

KC Royals
Birdie

Expected Dachshund litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 16, 2026

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 include miniature and standard sizes. 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 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 $1,000 deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes akc registration, 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.

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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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • 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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More about Nikole

  • Club memberships

    Nikole is a member of Akc .

  • Nikole has been a member of Good Dog for almost 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.

  • 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.

  • Lauren F.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    We had a great experience finding our little girl. We haven’t owned a Dachshund before and had lots of questions, which were all answered. We got weekly updates with videos and pictures. Our little Esmé is super playful, smart, picking up quickly, and great with our son. We got a little care package at pick-up, which was helpful! We took her to our vet right away and they said she was doing great! Overall an amazing experience.

    Kate M.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Nikole was such a pleasure to work with, having never worked with a breeder before, she made sure we understood the process, and was so helpful with all of our many many questions. We got tons of pictures and videos while we waited for our little friend Tank (now Harvey) to be ready to come home. He’s just an angel, so sweet and well behaved. He also was so adaptable and settled right into his crate, as well as his grass potty pads. A big bonus for us was that Nikole has cats, so he has known how to react to our cats and respected their boundaries. Harvey is a great addition and we are so happy to have found Nikole! We can tell he was raised with such love and care in her home.

    Shade A.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    Nikole is amazing, I have always wanted a dachshund but was always nervous to go through a breeder I didn’t know. When we connected she was very insightful and you can tell she loves these dogs. I’m in love with my new baby boy Extendo and he is a great addition to our family ❤️ Thank you for everything Nikole

  • Katie E.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    We had a great experience working with Nikole and Bluegum Dachshunds! After we picked our pup, we were sent pictures and videos of him growing up until he was ready to come home. Our pup Bert (Hudson) has been home a week and has barely had any accidents, has been great with crate training, and is so sweet and social. We also have cats, and appreciate that he grew up socializing with cats and knows how to interact with them. Overall we are so happy with our pup!

    kelley c.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Nikole gave me the best experience with finding a puppy that completed our little family! She was amazing in communication. Our boy came with all the paperwork and vet visits! Me and my partner love the addition to our family and honestly could not have done that without Nikole!! We look forward to getting another dachshund in the future! Thank you so much!! ♥️

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    Roxanne Y.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Nicole of Bluegum Dachshunds is wonderful. She answered my questions promptly and professionally. She sent us pictures or videos of our little Ziggy every week until he was old enough to come home with us! Ziggy has great temperament and personality! He is already part of the family after just this short time. He is healthy and smart! They bring the puppies up with their family so they are comfortable in the house and with people right out the gate. Great dog! Great experience, I highly recommend this breeder.

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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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