We strive to make the process of adopting your new family member personal, informative, and easy.

  • Step 1: Adoption Application

    Once you have found your puppy, fill out our adoption application. Upon approval, we will send you our Puppy Purchase Agreement and invoice for the $1,000 deposit (credited toward the purchase price). If you are not ready to commit to adopting a puppy, join our puppy notification list.

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  • Step 2: Watch Your Puppy Grow

    We provide updates with new photos and videos approximately every two weeks. These are posted on our website for families on our Puppy Notification List. Updates will be posted on our available puppies page.

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  • Step 3: Get Your Puppy

    Wrap things up by setting a pick-up time in La Grange, California, or arrange a delivery when pups are 8 weeks old. If meeting in person, final payment is due then, and if you choose a delivery option, final payment is due in advance. Your new pup comes with a starter kit.

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Pick-up or Delivery

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  • You are welcome to pick up your puppy from our location in La Grange, California. We are situated approximately 50 minutes east of Modesto, California.

  • All transport fees must be approved in advance and paid in full before transport.

    Airport Drop-Off

    We offer airport drop-off services to San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, and Fresno. All of these are approximately the same distance from our place. We charge $300 for a travel nanny to transport your puppy to the airport.


    Ground Transport Delivery

    For other locations, we offer personal ground delivery depending on the distance. We calculate mileage and time using standard GPS estimates. 

    Ground Delivery Rates

    • Mileage Fee: $0.725 per mile (round trip from La Grange, CA 95329)

    • Driver Fee: $30/hour (round-trip driving time)

    Example:

    • Delivery to Los Angeles from La Grange, California:
      → Mileage = $435
      → Time = $285
      → Total = $720

    Flight Nanny Service

    For families outside of driving range, we offer in-cabin flight nanny delivery to most major U.S. airports. A nanny will accompany your puppy on a commercial flight and deliver them directly to you at the airport. All flight nanny deliveries must be approved in advance and paid in full before transport.

    Flight Nanny Rates

    • Airport Delivery Fee: $300

    • Nanny Time: $30/hour (round-trip total from departure to return) excluding airport delivery time.

    • Airline Pet Fee: Actual airline charge (usually $95–$125)

    • Airfare: Actual round-trip flight cost

    Example Trip:

    • Sacramento Airport: $300

    • 8 hours total nanny time = $240

    • Pet fee = $125

    • Flight ticket = $400
      → Total cost for nanny transport = $1,065

    Cargo Shipping (By Air)

    We also offer air cargo shipping through select major airlines that provide specialized pet transport services. This is not the same as baggage or freight shipping. Your puppy travels in a pressurized, temperature-controlled compartment specifically designed for pets. Cargo shipping must be discussed and approved in advance. Buyers are responsible for full cost and assume responsibility once the puppy is in the airline’s care. Insurance coverage is available through the airline, and the cost is approximately $1 for every $100 of value declared. 

    Cargo Shipping Overview

    • Available to major U.S. airports serviced by pet-friendly airlines

    • Pickup is done by the adoptive family at the airline cargo office (photo ID required)

    Cargo Shipping Rates

    • Shipping Prep Package (crate, health certificate, documents): approximately $250

    • Airfare (varies by airline and destination): generally averages $300-$450, depending on distance

    • Airport Delivery Fee: $400

    • Time at airport (drop-off, coordination): $30/hour

    Important Notes

    • All deliveries must be scheduled in advance and approved.

    • Final payment and signed Puppy Purchase Agreement must be submitted before delivery.

    • If we are unable to reach you or coordinate scheduling in a timely manner, there is a possibility that your puppy may be placed with another family and any payments made may be forfeited. We deeply value your commitment and want to make this process as smooth as possible for you, while also caring for the puppy’s well-being and respecting the needs of other waiting families.

Country-Ready Checklists:

What to expect:

  1. Loyalty
    Mini dachshunds are affectionate and bond deeply. They are laidback and love to please their people.

  2. Potty Training Takes Time
    House-training takes patience and routine. Pups come pad trained to a certain extent, but they will need time to adjust to the new schedule.

  3. Protect Their Backs
    Due to their longer bodies, avoid stairs and jumping, use ramps and a harness instead of a collar.

  4. They Crave Company
    These pups thrive in homes where someone is often around. And if you aren’t often around, we recommend getting them a companion to snuggle.

  5. Smart, Curious, and laidback
    They are chill, it’s true. They’re also quick learners. They can be quite curious and will alert you to anything unusual.

How to prepare your home:

  1. Create a Safe Puppy Zone
    Set up a crate and a gated or penned-off area with easy-to-clean floors. This gives your puppy a secure place to adjust, play, and rest without getting into trouble.

  2. Block Off Stairs and High Furniture
    Dachshunds are prone to back injuries (IVDD). Use baby gates on stairs and ramps for furniture access.

  3. Puppy-Proof Everything
    Hide electrical cords, secure loose rugs, pick up small objects, and remove anything chewable or toxic.

  4. Stock Up on Essentials
    Before your puppy arrives, have the basics ready: food and water bowls, appropriate food, harness (not collar), toys, grooming tools, and cleaning supplies for accidents.

  5. Set Up a Calm Introduction Plan
    Keep the first few days quiet and low-key. Introduce new sights, sounds, and rooms gradually.

Policies:

  • At Cream with Clover, all of our puppies are raised as companions and are sold as pet-only.

    We do not sell dogs for show or breeding purposes.

    Each of our puppies is eligible for AKC Limited Registration, which means:

    • The puppy is registered with the American Kennel Club, the most respected registry in the U.S.

    • Breeding and conformation showing are not permitted under Limited Registration.

    • Puppies may still participate in AKC events such as obedience, rally, and agility.

    Our puppies come from carefully selected AKC-registered breeding stock, and we are committed to preserving the health, temperament, and beauty of the long-haired miniature dachshund.

  • Families interested in getting notified about new litters and other news can join our Notification List by submitting a short form on our website. No payment required.

  • At Cream with Clover, we adopt out our long-haired miniature cream Dachshund puppies through a waitlist system: Submit your preferences, pay a $1,000 reservation fee, and we'll match you to a suitable pup. Once matched, sign the purchase agreement and pay the balance. Read about our waitlist policy.

    • After you paid the reservation fee, matched with your puppy, and signed the purchase agreement, your puppy will be marked “Reserved” on our website.

    Payments

    • If meeting in person, final payment is due then, and if you choose a delivery option, final payment is due two days in advance.

    • Final payments are made via Square.

    • Puppies will not be released until full payment is received and confirmed.

    Pickup & Delivery

    • We do not deliver on Sabbath (Sundown Friday to sundown Saturday).

    • Puppies go home at 8-10 weeks of age.

    • Pickup is available near La Grange, California, or via ground transport or flight nanny (additional fees apply).

    • Buyers must coordinate pickup/delivery within 10 business days of the go-home date to avoid forfeiting their reservation fee.

  • At Cream with Clover, our top priority is the lifelong well-being of every puppy we raise. As the breeder, we reserve the right to refuse the sale of any puppy at any time, for any reason.

    We may cancel a sale if we believe:

    • The home is unsafe

    • The buyer intends to use the puppy for unauthorized breeding

    • The puppy is being purchased on behalf of a broker, flipper, or third party

    • There is evidence of dishonesty or misrepresentation during the application process

    If a sale is canceled at our discretion, we will refund any deposits within 30 days, minus a $200 handling fee.

    We do not knowingly sell or release puppies to:

    • Pet shops or retail stores

    • Puppy brokers or commercial breeders

    • Animal testing or research facilities

    • Dog fighting operations or any affiliated parties

    Our goal is to place our puppies in loving, ethical, and permanent homes. Thank you for understanding and supporting responsible breeding.

  • As the breeder, Cream with Clover reserves the right to retain first pick of the litter from any pairing. This allows us to thoughtfully continue our breeding program and preserve the quality and character of our bloodlines.

    If we choose to exercise this right, it will take priority over all reservation requests—unless otherwise stated and agreed upon in writing prior to breeding.

    We appreciate your understanding as we work to uphold the health, structure, and temperament standards that make Cream with Clover puppies so special.

  • At Cream with Clover, we keep things modern and streamlined—all Puppy Purchase Agreements are completed electronically using a secure digital signing service.

    Once you’ve been approved to adopt a puppy and have been matched with your puppy:

    1. We will email you a secure digital contract to complete and sign electronically.

    2. You will fill out the buyer’s section only—we’ll take care of the rest.

    You do not need to print or mail anything—it’s all handled online for your convenience and security.

    Please note:

    • Your puppy is not considered reserved until both the signed purchase agreement and reservation fee have been received.

    • If we do not receive the reservation fee or purchase agreement within 24 hours, your spot may be forfeited and the puppy may be offered to another home.

    • We do not hold puppies without a signed contract and paid deposit.

    If you have any questions during the process, we're here to help every step of the way!