I'm Jen C., the breeder behind Steamboat Sausage Squad located in Steamboat Springs, CO. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable Dachshund puppies and connect loving families with their new best friend! We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.
Q. & A. with Jen
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 have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include chocolate and cream, chocolate and tan, black and tan, 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.
Reese's pieces
Went home
Female
Hershey
Went home
Female
Cheese Burger
Went home
Male
Snickers
Went home
Female
French Fry
Went home
Female
Tot
Went home
Female
Hash brown
Went home
Female
Tater
Went home
Male
Athena
Went home
Female
Aries
Went home
Male
Zeus
Went home
Male
Aphrodite
Went home
Female
Artemis
Went home
Female
Tiny
Went home
Female
Thor
Went home
Male
Tron - aka megatron 😝
Went home
Male
Taco
Went home
Male
Toby
Went home
Male
Teeter
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Jen
Jen 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 $1,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The puppy price includes health guarantee, AKC registration, socialization and take home care package. Puppies are priced considering their coloring and coat type. Rare colors an ddappls are priced accordingly.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jen 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 Jen 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 Jen directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Extras
AKC registration
Food & treats
Registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Steamboat Springs, CO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at HDN/Steamboat Springs, DIA Denver airport
Meet in Denver, CO
More about Jen
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Jen has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Jen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Jen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Steamboat Sausage Squad 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
Jen C.
Litter update on 01 Oct. •
Sunny had her litter on Sunday! 🥰
Fritz and Sunny's litter
Parent dogs
Sunny, mom
Dachshund
About Sunny
Sunny is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen 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.
Fritz, dad
Dachshund
About Fritz
Fritz is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jen decided to make him part of their program. Jen 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
Steamboat Sausage Squad 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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).