Sterling Dachshunds

Morgan S.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

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.

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, 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.

Morgan partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We take great care in placing our puppies with the right family. We assess the individual family's lifestyle and needs, to make sure that the puppy 's temperament matches well with the family dynamic. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 refundable deposit. The remaining $1,100 - $4,200 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and 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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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 in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Morgan.

Breeder's location

Meet in Los Angeles, CA

5797 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Los Angeles Airport

5791 miles away

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Meet in Bakersfield, CA

5724 miles away

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More about Morgan

  • Morgan has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Morgan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Morgan’s links

Morgan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

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

Parent 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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.