Twin Hickory Ranch

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Cheryl M.

Breeder of Dachshunds and Rat Terriers

  • Jerusalem, OH
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Hannibal
Annie

Expected Dachshund litter

Due Mar. 2026

Ready May 25
Dexter
Lily

Expected Rat Terrier litter

Due May 2026

Ready July 2

Meet the breeder

I'm Cheryl M., the breeder behind Twin Hickory Ranch located in Jerusalem, OH. Hi 😊 My name is Cheryl. My Mom, Vickie, and I have a small farm where we raise our puppies. We also have Nigerian Dwarf goats, Kunekune pigs, horses, donkeys, etc. Our animals are our family. We would be honored for you to join our family by choosing one of our babies as your new furry baby ❤️.

Q. & A. with Cheryl

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our Dachshund 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 Dachshund puppies include piebald, chocolate, chocolate and tan, fawn (isabella) and tan, blue and tan, black and tan, and dapple. Rat Terrier puppies include fawn white and tan, white and blue fawn, white and blue, white and black, black white and tan, white, chocolate and tan, white and silver, and blue white and tan. 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 Cheryl

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes registration paperwork, first shots, vet exam and puppy pack with starter food, toys, potty bags, etc. Deposit is non-refundable. Deposit will hold your puppy until at least 8 weeks old. Pick up arrangements will be made on an individual basis.”

Contract & health guarantee

Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Jerusalem, OH

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Pittsburgh Airport


Meet in Washington, PA

More about Cheryl

  • Club memberships

    Cheryl is a member of NRTA.

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

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

  • Cheryl’s links

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Cheryl is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Twin Hickory 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 dogs

All breeds

Dachshund

Rat Terrier

Parent health testing

Dachshund

Rat Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Twin Hickory 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Cheryl to bring home their puppies.

  • Billie K.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    I was so happy to get my new little friend, Eunice, from Cheryl at the Twin Hickory Ranch. She is so cute, friendly and energetic which is what I hoped for. It was so easy to find Cheryl through Good Dog, that I could not believe it. And touching bases with her through Good Dog was a very pleasant find.. They took very good care of her because of the way she interacts with people. Eunice and I are such a good fit. Thank you, Cheryl.

    Francisco M.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Cheryl was great in every aspect! She helped me with everything my new puppie needed! Documents for me to travel by air the same day she gave it to me! As a dog lover I saw that she really cared for the dog as she gave it to me some tears came out of her eyes! That meant tha she is not only a breeder but as a great person!

    Michelle B.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Cheryl was nothing short of amazing. We were hesitant to find a puppy online because there are a lot of bad breeders. We took our time and found Cheryl and could not be happier. Our puppy is happy, healthy, and so well adjusted. Not to mention adorable.

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    Robby D.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Cheryl is amazing, and we’re so happy we found her. She was incredibly responsive, and you can truly tell how much she cares. She’s extremely knowledgeable about the Rat Terrier breed and was always willing to answer our questions, take phone calls, and send pictures of our new boy. The whole experience was wonderful from start to finish, and we highly recommend her.

    Gloria L.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Cheryl was great! She was very responsive and honest! I could tell that she wanted to make sure her puppies wound up with the right people. She let me know that the puppy I was interested in needed to be with someone that had had a Rat Terrier before (which I had)!

    Cathy D.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Cheryl was great. She listened to me when explaining my feelings and answered all of my many concerns. I was delighted when I saw that there was a litter due soon. So, from the pre-birth to the pick-up she stayed in contact. I plan on staying in contact with her with sharing pictures and updates. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a new little family member.

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