I'm Dana S., the breeder behind Pawsh Puppies located in Sacramento, CA. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Dana
Why did you start breeding?
My children gifted me Dixie, a Golden Retriever, in 2011. Soon after I added Tahoe, Sophie, and Misty.
In 2023 I had a knee injury and had to downsize my program. That’s when I got Penny Lane the Cavapoo.
What makes your program special?
I raise my puppies in my home. I believe exposure to children of all ages is important to the development of a puppy. I have Grandchildren that come over often to interact with them.
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 colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and apricot. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dana
Dana 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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes .....first 2 wormings, up to date on shots, health guarantee, well puppy checkup. puppies are all priced the same.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana directly.
Pawsh Puppies 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
Dana S.
Program update on 27 Sept. •
From a previous litter..
Dana S.
Program update on 27 Sept. •
From a previous litter….
Dana S.
Program update on 10 July •
Parent dogs
Penny, mom
Cavapoo
About Penny
Penny is a F1 Cavapoo.. She is calm and cuddly, she loves to play fetch and to play in the hose.
She absolutely loves little children and is ready to play.. she is very content to just sit in my lap and nap..
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Pawsh Puppies 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 Cavapoos.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Dana to bring home their puppies.
Andrea W.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Dana Sorino as Wil’s breeder. From the very beginning, she was incredibly communicative, patient, and thoughtful — keeping me updated and making the entire transition process seamless. Bringing home a new puppy can feel overwhelming, but Dana’s care and guidance made it such a positive experience. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better person to have entrusted me with the greatest gift of all: my sweet Wil Moore. 🐾💛
Alex G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We are beyond grateful to Dana at Pawsh Puppies for bringing Teddy, our sweet Cavapoo, into our lives! From the very beginning, Dana was incredibly informative, kind, and thorough—she made sure we had everything we needed to care for our new puppy with confidence. Her guidance covered everything from feeding to health essentials, and thanks to her, Teddy is thriving at 3 months old—happy, healthy, and full of personality. You can tell Dana truly cares about her pups and the families they go to. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to our journey as puppy parents. Thank you, Dana, for helping Teddy find his way home!