Critter Ridge mini long hair Dachshunds

Joy H.

Breeder of Dachshunds

Coulterville, CA ·
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Available puppies

Critter Ridge M

Ready Oct. 2

5 weeks old · Female

Critter ridge M

Ready Oct. 2

5 weeks old · Male

Critter Ridge M

Ready Oct. 2

5 weeks old · Female

Critter ridge M

Ready Oct. 2

5 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Joy H., the breeder behind Critter Ridge mini long hair Dachshunds located in Coulterville, CA. I am a home-based breeder dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality puppies into the homes and hearts of their forever families. I am passionate about raising my puppies to be the best family companions. I want my dogs to be beautiful family members and not sold for breeding.

Q. & A. with Joy

Why did you start breeding?
My first dog as a child was a smooth, black and tan dachshund. I’ve always have had dogs. Aussies, Rotties, Corgis,and now back to Dachshunds.
What makes your program special?
I will go to the ends of the earth to find the very best for my breeding program.
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 cream, red, black and tan, chocolate and tan, black and cream, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Critter Ridge Intrepid (Trip) in
Went home
Male
Critter Ridge Jade.
Went home
Female
Critter Ridge Jaxon
Went home
Male
Levi
Went home
Male
Lenny
Went home
Male
Levi
Went home
Male
Critter ridge M
Reserved
Female
Critter Ridge M
Reserved
Female
Critter ridge M
Reserved
Male
Critter Ridge Kacie
Went home
Male
Critter Ridge Knotty Pine
Went home
Male
Critter Ridge Kryptonite
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Joy

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“The price varies on each puppy, the highest is usually for a show potential puppy that I will show, if not sold. All puppies have had vaccinations, wormed, microchips.”

Contract & health guarantee

Joy 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 Joy 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 Joy 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 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
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Coulterville, CA

2294 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

2349 miles away

Meet in Merced, CA

2317 miles away

More about Joy

Joy has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Joy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Joy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Critter Ridge mini long hair 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

Breeze, dad
Dachshund
About Breeze
Breeze completed his championship quickly within one month. Breeze has a great temperament and had temperament testing “ATT”. He is super Chill and loves children. His chic number is 209795 pra clear.
Breeze (from Africa), dad
Dachshund
About Breeze (from Africa)
Breeze (from Africa) is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joy decided to make him part of their program. Joy 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.
Shiny (from Taiwan), mom
Dachshund
About Shiny (from Taiwan)
Shiny (from Taiwan) is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joy decided to make her part of their program. Joy 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.
Jet (from Russia), dad
Dachshund
About Jet (from Russia)
Jet (from Russia) is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joy decided to make him part of their program. Joy 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.
Freya (from Africa), mom
Dachshund
About Freya (from Africa)
Freya (from Africa) is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joy decided to make her part of their program. Joy 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.
Pepper, mom
Dachshund
About Pepper
Pepper has a great temperament and is registered with AKC. Her father is a Champion. She has completed all the recommended health clearances for patella’s, heart, and eyes. She is a beautiful shaded cream. CHIC number is 209793. DNA PRA clear.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Bebe, mom
Dachshund
About Bebe
Bebe is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joy decided to make her part of their program. Joy 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.
Crickett, mom
Dachshund
About Crickett
Crickett is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joy decided to make her part of their program. Joy 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.
Jack, dad
Dachshund
About Jack
Jack is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joy decided to make him part of their program. Joy 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.
Rista, mom
Dachshund
About Rista
Rista is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joy decided to make her part of their program. Joy 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.
Cato, dad
Dachshund
About Cato
Cato is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joy decided to make him part of their program. Joy 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

Excellent level

Critter Ridge mini long hair 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.

Eye Certification (CAER, 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).