Cabrera Family Kennels

Maria R.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Modesto, CA
  • Responds within a day
  • 100% recommend •

Meet the breeder

I'm Maria R., the breeder behind Cabrera Family Kennels located in Modesto, CA. At Cabrera Family Kennels, our dogs are family first. Every puppy is raised in our home with love, daily socialization, and hands-on care from the very beginning. Our goal is to raise healthy, well-socialized puppies that are ready to become lifelong companions. We believe that bringing a puppy home is more than just a purchase, it's welcoming a new family member. That's why we take the time to ensure each puppy is given the best possible start in life and thoughtfully matched with the family that's right for them. We are dedicated to responsible breeding practices, open communication, and supporting our puppy families every step of the way. Nothing brings us more joy than watching our puppies grow and seeing the happiness they bring to their forever homes.

Q. & A. with Maria

  • 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 piebald, fawn (isabella) 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Maria

Maria 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, Maria partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $2,000 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“Before going home, each puppy will receive their first set of vaccinations and a complete veterinary health exam. Every puppy also goes home with a puppy starter pack filled with supplies to help make the transition into their forever home as easy and comfortable as possible. 🐾. To reserve a puppy from one of our litters, a $500 non-refundable retainer is required. This retainer secures your place in the selection order and is applied toward the total purchase price. The remaining balance is due upon pickup.”

Contract & health guarantee

Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria 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
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Modesto, CA

5644 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

5598 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

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

More about Maria

  • Maria has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

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

  • Maria’s links

Maria is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cabrera Family Kennels 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Cabrera Family Kennels 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • elizabeth m.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Maria was very patient and took time explaining and making us feel more comfortable plus she gave up the cuteness girl but overall Maria is the best I would totally recommend her to anyone looking for a dog!

    Jorge V.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    It was a pleasure working with Maria she was a very easy person to talk to and sent frequent updates of how the puppy was growing. She was very polite at meetup and good on time, the puppy looks very healthy and is so energetic you can tell how much they cared for this little pup. He’s is so adorable and loves to cuddle I couldn’t be happier

    Ben W.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Maria is the best. She was very responsive, answered every question we had, and keeps detailed paperwork on her pups. When we met to pick up our puppy, she even gave us a care package with all of our puppies favorite things. It’s clear that our dog came from a very loving home. Thank you, Maria!

  • Crystal A.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +8

    Maria ensures her puppies are loved the entire time they are with mama. When Sammie, now named Turtle, came home she had a toy from her littermates/mom with their scent on it + paperwork and a new toy. (A few other things too) Being able to work with Maria was a breeze. I was a tad bit overprotective and anxious when it came to buying through good dog. I’m 26 yet I love pen and paper vs technology so this was hard for me to trust Maria at first. She instantly made that change once we started conversing about “Sammie.” ANY question I have had or will have, she answers so swiftly. If she doesn’t know the answer she quickly offers to figure it out! She even made accommodations for our drop off/pick up location. My wife is in the military so her schedule is a bit chaotic. This makes trying to schedule anything really difficult! The day of pick up my wife was stuck at work- original pick up time we likely wouldn’t make so in communicating to her we found pushing back the day and “playing it by ear” kinda was the best option. We ended up meeting only 30 min later than originally expected. Her willingness to accommodate us, and then be so patient with us trying to make the pick up day work was truly the best experience we could have had. I highly recommend you look at the parents embark panel as well! It’s very good to have information you might not have known you needed through the app. Maria even expressed 1-2 years down the line, if we have any questions or concerns to reach out to her. She is always there to help a past puppy she helped breed. We requested pictures and videos while waiting for our puppy, and she usually send them daily! If not every two days. Their spaces were always clean and looked comfortable yet playful all at once! I highly recommend her for your breeder!

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    Brooke M.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Maria stayed in touch and sent me weekly updates about my little girl and sent me pictures of her so I can watch her grow! I’m very happy with how easy the process was to get her and she had paperwork that came with her as well to keep me in the known about which shots she has received! I am very thankful for our new addition for our family!

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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.

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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