I'm Natalie H., the breeder behind HEFFERNAN HOUNDS located in Sacramento, CA. Hi, I’m Natalie! California-Nevada based dachshund breeder devoted to raising exceptional puppies with heart, health & purpose. I’m here to guide you every step of the way and help you find the perfect lifelong companion. Let’s make your dachshund dreams come true! 🐾💫.
Q. & A. with Natalie
Why did you start breeding?
Our instagram is. @Heffernan_hounds
Give us a visit ♥️
What makes your program special?
We are very particular about who we keep for breeding. We like to produce not only colorful dogs but dogs with good movement who will be happy and healthy even as they age.
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 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 cream, chocolate, fawn (isabella), fawn (isabella) and cream, chocolate and cream, blue and cream, 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.
Marigold Rune
Went home
Female
Indigo Mist
Went home
Male
Lunar Sage
Went home
Female
Crimson ember
Went home
Male
Obsidian sky
Went home
Male
Ace (Ace of cups)
Reserved
Male
Rider (The fool)
Reserved
Male
Jasper ( The Magician)
Reserved
Male
Luna (The moon)
Reserved
Female
Rune (The Hermit)
Reserved
Male
Starling (the star)
Reserved
Female
Alder
Reserved
Male
Ember
Reserved
Male
Lyra
Reserved
Female
Sloan
Reserved
Male
Theo
Went home
Male
Jax
Went home
Male
Atlas
Went home
Male
Finn
Went home
Male
Ace
Went home
Male
Milo
Went home
Male
Luna
Went home
Female
Bella
Went home
Female
Vesper
Went home
Female
Cleo
Went home
Female
Indie
Went home
Female
Jett
Went home
Male
Echo
Went home
Female
Sable
Went home
Female
Nova
Went home
Female
Lumi
Went home
Female
Soleli
Went home
Male
Vellum
Went home
Female
Beau
Went home
Male
Luxe
Went home
Male
Fable
Went home
Male
Cielo
Went home
Male
Brew
Went home
Male
Saga
Went home
Female
Céline
Went home
Female
Bijou
Went home
Female
Gatsby
Went home
Male
Solene
Went home
Female
Dior
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Natalie
Natalie 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 deposit and between $2,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes 2 sets of shots, deworming, microchip, health guarantee, 30 days of insurance, early grooming, crate & potty pad exposure—raised with care from day one! 🐾. Deposits are non-refundable unless something unforeseen happens to your puppy in our care—in that rare case, your deposit is 100% refunded. 🐾.”
Contract & health guarantee
Natalie 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 Natalie 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 Natalie directly.
HEFFERNAN HOUNDS 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
Litter and program updates
Natalie H.
Litter update on 25 July •
Puppy love ♥️
Walter and Burberry's litter
Natalie H.
Litter update on 25 July •
The kids are going up!
Walter and Lyric's litter
Natalie H.
Litter update on 14 July •
Peeping 👀 some peepers 🫢
Walter and Burberry's litter
Natalie H.
Program update on 14 July •
Little sunshine’s have their eyes and starting to move!!!
Natalie H.
Program update on 10 July •
Play time ♥️
Natalie H.
Litter update on 10 July •
One more week of being spoiled rotten 😆♥️
Walter and Chanel's litter
Natalie H.
Litter update on 10 July •
Off to new adventures! We love you babies♥️🫶🏼🐾
Colton and Barbie's litter
Natalie H.
Litter update on 15 Mar. •
Four weeks never looked so cute!
Walter and Burberry's litter
Natalie H.
Program update on 04 Mar. •
Natalie H.
Litter update on 08 Feb. •
A little bigger day by day 🥰
Walter and Ivy's litter
Parent dogs
Gymma, mom
Dachshund
About Gymma
Gymma is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Lilly, mom
Dachshund
About Lilly
Lilly is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Taffy, mom
Dachshund
About Taffy
Taffy is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Saga, mom
Dachshund
About Saga
Saga is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Rival, dad
Dachshund
About Rival
Rival is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Natalie decided to make him part of their program. Natalie 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.
Ivy, mom
Dachshund
About Ivy
Ivy is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Tizzy, mom
Dachshund
About Tizzy
Tizzy is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Baylor, dad
Dachshund
About Baylor
Baylor is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Natalie decided to make him part of their program. Natalie 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.
Thistle, mom
Dachshund
About Thistle
Thistle is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Chex, dad
Dachshund
About Chex
Chex is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Natalie decided to make him part of their program. Natalie 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.
Halo, mom
Dachshund
About Halo
Sweet and a gentle soul. We love our Halo ♥️
Walter, dad
Dachshund
About Walter
Walter is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Natalie decided to make him part of their program. Natalie 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.
Honey 🍯, mom
Dachshund
About Honey 🍯
Honey 🍯 is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Polar, dad
Dachshund
About Polar
Polar is the sweetest baby boy on the planet. Very well manared. He LOVES his belly rubs! 💛
Fendi, mom
Dachshund
About Fendi
Fendi is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Barbie, mom
Dachshund
About Barbie
Barbie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Colton, dad
Dachshund
About Colton
Colton is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Natalie decided to make him part of their program. Natalie 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.
Lyric, mom
Dachshund
About Lyric
Lyric is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Phoebe, mom
Dachshund
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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.
Chanel, mom
Dachshund
About Chanel
Chanel is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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
Great level
HEFFERNAN HOUNDS 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 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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).