Lil Sausage Co

Josh M.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Clovis, CA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Josh M., the breeder behind Lil Sausage Co located in Clovis, CA. We want to clear up some confusion 💚 Our original page on insta lilsausageco grew to over 107,000 amazing followers 🫶 but unfortunately we lost access to it. We’re now running lilsausage.co 🐾 this is our official page moving forward! Please make sure you’re following for any updates .

Q. & A. with Josh

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up on a farm and we bred and raised farm animals later getting into the dachshund breed I absolutely loved it and enjoyed the process .
  • What makes your program special?

    Quality , health , genetics , structure , & temperament
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Josh

Josh 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 between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Akc pet home only . We do not sell to breeders . Strictly pet home only. In order to reserve a puppy we ask for deposit . Remaining portion will be due at time of delivery or pick up . Along the process you will have weekly updates . Communication is our priority .”

Contract & health guarantee

Josh 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 Josh 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 Josh 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Clovis, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport


Meet in Fresno, CA

More about Josh

  • Club memberships

    Josh is a member of Dachshund Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Josh has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Josh was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Josh’s links

Josh is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Lil Sausage Co 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Lil Sausage Co 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

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