I'm Cathy J., the breeder behind Lorac’s Mini Dachshunds located in Bakersfield, CA.
Q. & A. with Cathy
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, chocolate, black and cream, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, 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 Cathy
Cathy 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 $450 deposit and between $2,550 - $4,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC registration, a written health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, vet check, and early socialization to help puppies transition smoothly into their new homes. Puppies are raised with care in a family environment and come with starter support for new owners.
. To reserve a puppy, a $450 deposit is required. Deposits are non-refundable and go toward the total price. Transferable only in the rare event the reserved puppy passes away.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cathy 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 Cathy 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 Cathy directly.
Lorac’s Mini 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
Beyoncé, mom
Dachshund
About Beyoncé
Beyoncé is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy 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.
Paris, mom
Dachshund
About Paris
Our dam is a well-mannered and affectionate girl with a calm, loyal temperament. She exemplifies the best qualities of the breed and consistently passes her gentle, loving nature to her puppies.
MAX, dad
Dachshund
About MAX
Our sire is a well-balanced, confident male with excellent temperament and structure. He is affectionate, loyal, and consistently passes his friendly, intelligent nature to his puppies.
Cardi, mom
Dachshund
About Cardi
Our dam is a gentle, loving girl with the sweetest temperament. She adores being around family, especially children, and has a calm, affectionate nature. She’s playful yet nurturing, making her a wonderful mom to her puppies. Her loyalty and gentle spirit shine through in everything she does, and she passes along her friendly personality and loving heart to her little ones.
Parent health testing
Lorac’s Mini 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.
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.