rdachshunds
Meet the breeder
I'm Ernie R., the breeder behind rdachshunds located in Moreno Valley, CA. We are a family run dachshund breeding program focused on quality. Our dogs are raised at home with love, health, and temperament. With 7+ years of experience, we are a small family run dachshund breeding program devoted to the breed. Our dogs are raised in our home as family, receiving daily care, love, and socialization. We focus on health, temperament, and raising confident, well adjusted puppies.
Q. & A. with Ernie
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding dachshunds after developing a deep love and admiration for the breed. What began as a passion for their personality, charm, and companionship grew into a commitment to responsible breeding and canine care. Over time, this passion became a dedicated journey focused on raising healthy, well socialized dachshunds and contributing positively to the breed I love.What makes your program special?
We have a dachshund breeding program focused on care, quality, and responsibility. Our puppies are raised in our home with daily love and socialization. We carefully plan each breeding for health and temperament, aiming to better the breed. What makes us special is our hands on care and lifelong support for every puppy and their forever family.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 red, gray (blue) 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 Ernie
Ernie 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, Ernie partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Our puppy matching process includes a video call so we can get to know each buyer personally, and for buyers to get to know us as well. This helps ensure comfort, trust, and that each puppy is placed in the right home.”
Price
“Each puppy comes with AKC registration, health guarantee, first vaccines, deworming, and early socialization to ensure a healthy, well adjusted happy start in their new home. with love and care. Before any deposit is placed, we conduct a video call or FaceTime with potential buyers to ensure the puppy is the right fit. Deposits will come with a contract provided and agreement.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ernie 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 Ernie 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 Ernie 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
- Car rides
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ernie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Moreno Valley, CA
2219 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ontario Airport
2235 miles away
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Meet in Riverside, CA
2225 miles away
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More about Ernie
Ernie has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Ernie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Ernie’s links
Ernie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
rdachshunds 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
Kona, mom
Dachshund
About Kona
Kona is a playful and loving dachshund who enjoys walks, running, and playing fetch. She has plenty of energy when she’s outside exploring and chasing after fun, but she’s just as happy to slow down and enjoy cozy cuddle time with her favorite people.
Kona, mom
Dachshund
About Kona
Kona is a playful and loving dachshund who enjoys walks, running, and playing fetch. She has plenty of energy when she’s outside exploring and chasing after fun, but she’s just as happy to slow down and enjoy cozy cuddle time with her favorite people.
Parent health testing
Good level
rdachshunds 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.
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).
