I'm Richard G., the breeder behind Short N' Sweet Ranch located in Hemet, CA. Short N’ Sweet Ranch! Trusted local breeder for over 10 years! 🐾 All of our dogs are fully health tested and placed in loving pet homes only. We take pride in raising happy, healthy companions, and also offer quality studs for approved programs.
Q. & A. with Richard
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding out of a lifelong love for dogs. What began as a hobby grew into a passion raising healthy, happy pups and connecting them with families who will love them forever.
What makes your program special?
Our program is special because every pup is raised with love, care, and health at the forefront. For over 10 years, families have trusted us to bring them happy, healthy companions and that’s what makes us the best.
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 longhaired and smooth 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, chocolate, chocolate and cream, fawn (isabella) and cream, blue and cream, 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 Richard
Richard 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 $1,700 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Every Short N’ Sweet Ranch pup comes with:
AKC registration papers
Up-to-date vaccinations
Deworming completed
Items with mom’s scent for smooth transitioning
Potty training started before going home. The deposit allows me to reserve the puppy for you and your family and allow no one else to reserve it. Your family member awaits.”
Contract & health guarantee
Richard 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 Richard 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 Richard directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Richard.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hemet, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ontario Airport
Meet in Temecula, CA
More about Richard
Club memberships
Richard is a member of Bulldog Club of America and Dachshund Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), AKC Canine Ambassador.
Richard has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Richard was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Richard is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Short N' Sweet Ranch 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Short N' Sweet Ranch 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.
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).