I'm Edith G., the breeder behind Maverick Kennels located in Salinas, CA. I'm committed to producing healthy, happy puppies, and I do everything I can to prepare them for their forever families. I provide my puppies with a safe, clean, and enriching environment where they can grow and learn about the world until they are ready to venture out and experience life with their forever families!
Q. & A. with Edith
Why did you start breeding?
I have always been passionate about the well-being of animals. I wanted to put my passion to good use! It's been a joyful commitment, and it is a pleasure to live with, work with, and share with others these wonderful dogs.
What makes your program special?
My dogs are an integral part of my family and daily life. This creates the ideal environment for puppies. From birth, they grow in a secure, loving environment where they know that they matter to their family -- that they have a purpose.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. 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?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Orange collar
Went home
Male
Blue collar
Went home
Male
Brown collar
Went home
Male
Red collar
Went home
Male
Angel
Went home
Female
Mitchell (yellow)
Went home
Male
Zachary (RED)
Went home
Male
Gabriel (white)
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Edith
Edith 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes Puppy Health Guarantee, Vet Checked and cleared, first rounds of vaccines, dewormed and puppy socialization. $500 deposit to Secure pic of pup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Edith 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 Edith 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 Edith directly.
Maverick Kennels 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
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
COOPER, dad
Dachshund
About COOPER
COOPER is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Edith decided to make him part of their program. Edith 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.
Poppy, mom
Dachshund
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Edith decided to make her part of their program. Edith 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.
Annie, mom
Dachshund
About Annie
Annie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Edith decided to make her part of their program. Edith 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.
Paisley, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Paisley
Paisley is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Edith decided to make her part of their program. Edith 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.
Twister, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Twister
Twister is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Edith decided to make him part of their program. Edith 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.
Elvis, dad
Dachshund
About Elvis
Elvis is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Edith decided to make him part of their program. Edith 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
Dachshund
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Maverick Kennels 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.
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.