Sawtooth Miniature Dachshunds
- Exeter, CA
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Upcoming litters
Expected Dachshund litter
Due Apr. 2026
Expected Dachshund litter
Due Apr. 2026
Expected Dachshund litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
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.
Ike
Went homeMale
Lenox
Went homeMale
Legend
Went homeMale
Luca
Went homeMale
Ledger
Went homeMale
Laken
Went homeFemale
Oso
Went homeMale
Ozzie
Went homeMale
Octavia
Went homeFemale
Omni
Went homeMale
Oren
Went homeMale
Pippa
Went homeFemale
Prairie
Went homeFemale
Palmer
Went homeFemale
Peyton
Went homeFemale
Pryce
Went homeMale
Pax
Went homeMale
Percy
Went homeMale
Salem
Went homeFemale
Sunday
Went homeFemale
Sutton
Went homeMale
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, 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, Valori partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“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.
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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
- 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
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- 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 over 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
Journey, mom
Dachshund
About Journey
Journey is a chocolate and cream brindle dapple long coat. She is my class clown. She is goofy and loving and loves to please her people. Journey has has completed her OFA health testing and is rated NORMAL. She has also had genetic health testing through embark and UC Davis.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
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 is genetically pointed so she will produce as if she is a chocolate and tan dapple. she is a lovely lil beauty that loves attention. She is super affectionate and loves to play outdoors and in the water. She is a mini weighing just 11.3 lbs. lennon has completed her recommended health testing by OFA (patella, cardiac and eyes). All check out normal. 💙💙she has also has had genetic health testing.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Halsey, mom
Dachshund
About Halsey
Halsey is a AKC conformation Champion. She is South African/Italian bloodlines. She is a shaded red long coat. Halsey has completed her OFA (recommended testing for her breed (patella, cardiac and eyes). She has also had genetic health testing . Halsey is a sweet MELLOW lil girl that just loves life.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Fonzi, dad
Dachshund
About Fonzi
Fonzi is a black and cream long coat dachshund. He has earned his Grand Championship Conformation title with AKC and is still currently showing. He has completed his OFA certifications and is rated NORMAL for all. He has had genetic health testing also. Fonzie is an old soul with a laid back gentle personality. He stamps his puppies with these traits and we are so blessed to have this handsome guy in our program.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Satchel, mom
Dachshund
About Satchel
Satcel is a lovely lil beauty that demands attention. She is super affectionate and loves to be my shadow. Satchel is currently showing in AKC conformation in hopes to earn her champion title. She is a true mini weighing just 10.3 lbs. She has completed her recommended health testing by OFA (patella, cardiac and eyes). All check out normal. 💙💙she has also had genetic health testing.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
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.
Bellamy, mom
Dachshund
About Bellamy
Bellamy is a shaded cream long coat. She has completed OFA testing and is rated NORMAL(cardiac and patella).She is a mellow lil lady that enjoys cuddles on the couch and sun bathing. She is a gentle soul and super easy to live with. She has also had genetic health testing
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
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.
Parent health 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!
CSCraig 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!
