I'm Valori P., the breeder behind Sawtooth Miniature Dachshunds located in Exeter, CA. I care about the Dachshund breed and only breed sound dogs to ensure healthy and happy puppies. I devote my time and efforts to each litter to ensure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born and prepared to excel in their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Valori
Why did you start breeding?
My love for Dachshunds inspired me to share this amazing breed with the world in a responsible way. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others. It has been an absolute joy of a journey and I'm blessed to do what I do.
What makes your program special?
My dogs are considered members of my family, and they get the best care Possible care. My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience, and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding. I have high expectations for my puppies and want to ensure each one is placed with loving family’s that will match be responsible owners.
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 cream, red, black, chocolate, brindle, black and tan, chocolate and tan, 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.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy
Went home
Male
Boy
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy
Went home
Male
Tiny girl
Went home
Female
Red collar
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Kit Kat
Went home
Female
Bentley
Went home
Male
Slate
Went home
Chip
Went home
Male
Hopper
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Valori
Valori 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All my dogs are sold on contract and with AKC registration “limited” (pet only) . Deposit is made to seller to reserve a puppy until its date of release. Deposit goes towards final payment. If buyer backs out the deposit is not returned. Deposit can be transferred to other litters if for any reason the buyer has to delay purchase but at the breeders discretion.”
Contract & health guarantee
Valori 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 Valori 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 Valori directly.
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
AKC registration
Puppy starter kit
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Registration
Initial potty training
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Valori.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Exeter, CA
2267 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport
2287 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Valori can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Valori
Valori has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Valori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Valori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sawtooth Miniature 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
Fonzi, dad
Dachshund
About Fonzi
Fonzi is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Valori decided to make him part of their program. Valori 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.
Isabella, mom
Dachshund
About Isabella
Isabella is a shaded red long coat mini dachshund
Panda, mom
Dachshund
About Panda
Panda is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valori decided to make her part of their program. Valori 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.
Lennon, mom
Dachshund
About Lennon
Lennon is a long coat miniature dachshund. She is chocolate based ee red dapple but if geneticlly pointed so she will produce as if she is a chocolate and tan dapple
Halsey, mom
Dachshund
About Halsey
Halsey is a AKC Champion(confirmation). She is South African/Italian bloodlines. She is a shaded red long coat
Satchel, mom
Dachshund
About Satchel
Satchel is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valori decided to make her part of their program. Valori 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.
Cash, dad
Dachshund
About Cash
Cash is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Valori decided to make him part of their program. Valori 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.
Journey, mom
Dachshund
About Journey
Journey is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valori decided to make her part of their program. Valori 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.
Kelso, dad
Dachshund
About Kelso
Kelso is a chocolate based shaded cream male.
Bellamy, mom
Dachshund
About Bellamy
Bellamy is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valori decided to make her part of their program. Valori 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.
Willow, mom
Dachshund
About Willow
Willow is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valori decided to make her part of their program. Valori 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.
Olive, mom
Dachshund
About Olive
Olive is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valori decided to make her part of their program. Valori 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.
Glaceon, mom
Dachshund
About Glaceon
Glaceon is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valori decided to make her part of their program. Valori 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.
Harlow, mom
Dachshund
About Harlow
Harlow is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valori decided to make her part of their program. Valori 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sawtooth Miniature 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.
UC Davis DNA Profile (for FDSB Registration), GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, Full Embark Panel, DNA Profile, 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 Valori to bring home their puppies.
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Elliot S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Smoke is a cross-country celebrity having flown from California to New York and then being driven down to Delaware for pickup on his way home to Virginia. He chose the driver’s seat, of course.
Amanda W.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Valori is awesome. She is very knowledgeable about the breed. She keeps in touch with you all the time. She sent pictures and videos of my puppy all the time before he came home.
We still keep in touch with pictures and pup updates even now that he is almost three .
Karen D.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Valori was great, kept us up to date on our puppy with pictures and videos. Pick up was a breeze, Valori had all of the documentation ready, food, toys, chip information, a blanket that smelled like Mom, etc... Our puppy is beautiful, happy, healthy and smart!
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Craig S.
Verified owner · Oct. 2023
Valori was on time at meeting point. She shared all the documents and current vaccine status. Answered all my questions handily and I was on my way. Happy healthy Dachshund, very satisfied. Thanks Sawtooth!