Desert Rose

Gail M.

Breeder of Italian Greyhounds and Dachshunds

  • California
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Tsunami

Planned Italian Greyhound litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Gail M., the breeder behind Desert Rose located in California. I am breeding quality, health tested Miniature Longhaired Dachshunds and Italian Greyhounds for show and family. I carefully choose the sire and dam in order to produce the best quality possible. I do everything I can to ensure the puppies have everything they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs.

Q. & A. with Gail

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started in the 1970s with Shetland Sheepdogs. I love showing and the study/application of genetics.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am combining the finest bloodlines from the USA and Europe to produce quality Dachshunds. All breeding animals are fully health screened via DNA and OFA recommended tests for the breed.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Dachshund puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Dachshund puppies are black 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 Gail

Gail 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes all guarantees, vaccinations and worming appropriate for age, microchip, NO PET puppy will be sold with breeding rights. No deposit required before the litter is born. IF we are not able to provide you a puppy, your deposit will be refunded. IF we have a puppy available for you and you do not take the puppy, your deposit will NOT be refunded; but, can be applied to our next litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Gail 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 Gail 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 Gail 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
      • 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
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in California

5791 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Los Angeles Airport

5791 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

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

More about Gail

  • Gail has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Gail was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Gail is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Desert Rose 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

All breeds

Italian Greyhound

Dachshund

Parent health testing

Dachshund

Italian Greyhound

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Desert Rose 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.

  • 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 Coat/Trait Panel, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (crd4), DNA Profile, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository

    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).

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