I'm Joy H., the breeder behind Critter Ridge mini long hair Dachshunds located in Coulterville, CA. We do our best to socialize and acclimate each litter so we’re able to offer all-around healthy and well-mannered puppies! We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality puppies into the homes and hearts of their forever families. We love our dogs and are passionate about raising our puppies to be the best family companions.
Q. & A. with Joy
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.
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 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 between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“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.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Coulterville, CA
2294 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
2349 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Joy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Joy
Joy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 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
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.
Shiny, mom
Dachshund
About Shiny
Shiny 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.
Jet, dad
Dachshund
About Jet
Jet 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, mom
Dachshund
About Freya
Freya 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.
Breeze, dad
Dachshund
About Breeze
Breeze is a male Dachshund 9 months old. 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).