The dachshunds

Melanie L.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Modesto, CA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Purple collar girl

Ready now

10 weeks old · Female

Green collar girl

Ready now

10 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Melanie L., the breeder behind The dachshunds located in Modesto, CA. We’re a family who truly loves Doxies and enjoys raising our puppies in a loving home. Our puppies get lots of attention, care, and socialization from the time they’re born. We put a lot of love into each puppy and want to find them families who will love and care for them just as much as we do.

Q. & A. with Melanie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We’ve always had a love for Doxies, after having our own Doxies we decided to start breeding and have really enjoyed the experience. Our goal is to raise happy, healthy, well-socialized puppies and place them with loving families.

  • What makes your program special?

    We put lots of love and time into our doxies and their puppies. They’re raised around our family with lots of attention, care and socialization. We truly love each and every single puppy and want each and every single one to go to a loving home.

  • 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 smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red and black. 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 Melanie

Melanie 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, Melanie partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We get to know each family and what they’re looking for. We then look at each puppy’s personality and temperament to help find the right fit for everyone.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $2,300 - $2,800 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.

“First round of vaccines Deworming Puppy socialization Beginning potty training. All puppies are the same price regardless of color or size. Female puppies are priced slightly higher. A deposit will secure your pick of puppy and will go toward the remaining balance of the final payment.”

Contract & health guarantee

Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Modesto, CA

5646 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

5598 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Melanie can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Melanie

  • Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Melanie’s links

Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The 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

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