I'm Morgan S., the breeder behind Sterling Dachshunds located in Los Angeles, CA. Our focus is on breeding for health, not just beauty. We use DNA testing to assure that we are breeding healthy traits in our litters.
We believe that nutrition plays a critical role in the health and wellbeing of both our adult dogs and their puppies.
Our dogs are wells socialized and cared for as our family members.
We donate 5% of all rehoming fees that we receive for our puppies to Dachshund Rescue organizations.
Q. & A. with Morgan
What makes your program special?
We breed Dachshunds for health traits, not just beauty. Our breeding dogs are PRA clear.
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 sable, piebald, cream, red, 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.
Chloe
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Morgan
Morgan 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 $1,600 - $4,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC registration, deworming, microchipping, 1 year health guarantee, first vaccination, contract, puppy package, socialization, potty pad training and a nutrition & grooming guide. The deposit is applied to the total cost of the rehoming fee. The deposit will hold your puppy for you until the puppy is 10 weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Morgan 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 Morgan 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 Morgan directly.
Sterling 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
Litter and program updates
Morgan S.
Litter update on 09 Dec. •
Nacho and Lexi's litter
Morgan S.
Litter update on 09 Dec. •
Nacho and Lexi's litter
Morgan S.
Program update on 26 July •
Morgan S.
Program update on 25 July •
Morgan S.
Program update on 24 July •
Morgan S.
Litter update on 24 July •
Nacho and Penny's litter
Morgan S.
Litter update on 24 July •
She plays so well!
Nacho and Penny's litter
Morgan S.
Litter update on 16 July •
Here's a video I took earlier today
Nacho and Penny's litter
Parent dogs
Lexi, mom
Dachshund
About Lexi
Lexi is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Morgan decided to make her part of their program. Morgan 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.
Penny, mom
Dachshund
About Penny
Penny is a gorgeous, AKC, 1 year old, red, smooth, female, mini Dachshund. She is smart, playful and very well behaved.
Nacho, dad
Dachshund
About Nacho
Nacho is an AKC, long haired, black and cream, dapple, mini dachshund. He is smart, friendly and very well trained.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Patellar Luxation, +1 more.
River, dad
Dachshund
About River
River is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Morgan decided to make him part of their program. Morgan 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.
Lada, mom
Dachshund
About Lada
Lada is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Morgan decided to make her part of their program. Morgan 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
Sterling 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.