Gourmet Weenies
- Los Gatos, CA
Meet the breeder
I'm Leah F., the breeder behind Gourmet Weenies located in Los Gatos, CA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament. We test per Dachshund breed standards of the Dachshund club of America. We work the adults in scentwork - dachshunds need a job to remain active and use their intellect for positive interactions.
Q. & A. with Leah
Why did you start breeding?
Started with reptiles in 1991, started mice in 1996 loved the genetics. My daughter wanted a dog and we used our knowledge to start breeding dogs in 2009.What makes your program special?
The care we take in raising our dogs and puppies. The understanding of the breeds needs and the love of sharing that information with our clients and customersWhat 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 wirehaired, smooth, and longhaired 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, cream, chocolate, brindle, black and tan, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Leah
Leah 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, Leah partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We like to interview, prospective buyers. Make sure that they’re a good fit for a dachshund. That they have a safe environment for them, and that they understand the specific needs of the breed.”
Price
“Price included AKC registration. Age appropriate vaccinations and deworming. Beginning potty training and socialization. Deposits are taken for a specific puppy once buyers have been reviewed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Leah 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 Leah 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 Leah 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
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Los Gatos, CA
5695 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Jose Airport
5687 miles away
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Meet in Sacramento, CA
5602 miles away
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More about Leah
Club memberships
Leah is a member of Santa Clara Dog Training club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Leah has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Leah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Leah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gourmet Weenies 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
Winnie, mom
Dachshund
About Winnie
Winnie is our little princess with the attitude you’d expect
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Libby, mom
Dachshund
About Libby
Silly girl who thinks she’s a meerkat
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Bruno, dad
Dachshund
About Bruno
Bruno is a shy, handsome boy with his own unique confidence
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Olive, mom
Dachshund
About Olive
Olive has good hair days and bad hair days
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Ruffalo, dad
Dachshund
About Ruffalo
Ruffalo is happy go lucky, loving, attention seeking with a great morning vocabulary
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Gourmet Weenies 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
