Once Upon a Ween

Wendy H.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Scappoose, OR
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Caspian of Camelot (AKC Registerd Name)

Ready May 12

6 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Wendy H., the breeder behind Once Upon a Ween located in Scappoose, OR. Ethical, in-home breeder of miniature dachshunds focused on preserving the breed through genetic testing and careful pairings. Puppies receive enrichment, early socialization, and individualized care. Litters per dam are limited to protect long-term health. *Serious inquiries only, please.

Q. & A. with Wendy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After a lifetime with dachshunds, I became acutely aware of how much a dog’s future is shaped by decisions made before a puppy ever goes home. Rather than passively support breeding practices, I chose to become directly responsible—applying knowledge, accountability, and intention to contribute positively to the breed.

  • What makes your program special?

    My breeding dogs are first and always my pets and remain with me for their entire lives. I strictly limit the number of litters each female has and place puppies only in carefully vetted homes. This allows me to prioritize long-term health, temperament, individual development, and lifelong accountability over volume or convenience.

  • 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 piebald, red, chocolate and tan, gray (blue) and cream, chocolate and cream, black 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.

Getting a puppy from Wendy

Wendy 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, Wendy partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“At Once Upon a Ween, deposits are accepted when puppies are approximately 2–3 weeks old, once we have confirmed healthy development and available gender counts. We do not accept deposits before we can reasonably ensure availability. Puppies are carefully observed as they grow, with temperament evaluations taking place around 6–8 weeks of age when personalities are more clearly developed. While we note preferences for color, selections are made in deposit order within gender and from puppies that are well-suited to each family’s home and lifestyle. This process allows families to participate in choosing their puppy while ensuring thoughtful, temperament-based placement.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes AKC registration with health guarantee, first vaccines, deworming, microchip, early socialization, detailed care guide, and a complete puppy starter kit. Includes health guarantee, AKC registration, vaccines, deworming, and socialization. Deposit is refundable only if puppy cannot be delivered. Full rights +$500.”

Contract & health guarantee

Wendy 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 Wendy 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 Wendy 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
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Scappoose, OR

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Tacoma, WA

More about Wendy

  • Wendy has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months

    Wendy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Wendy’s links

Wendy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Once Upon a Ween 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

Once Upon a Ween 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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