Getting started

All deposits made to Bayview Miniature Dachshunds are nonrefundable. Deposits are credited toward and deducted from the puppy’s total purchase price—they are not additional fees.

Deposits and other payments may be transferred to another puppy or future litter only at Bayview Miniature Dachshunds’ sole discretion.

We accept cash, check, Apple Pay, Zelle, Cash App, and Venmo. Payments made through Apple Pay, Zelle, Cash App, or Venmo are subject to an additional 3% processing fee.

All payments must be received and fully cleared before ownership of the puppy is transferred. Buyers are responsible for ensuring cash or check payments reach us. Payments that are lost or delayed in the mail are not considered received.

While we can provide information about a puppy’s parents, pedigree, and development to help families make an informed decision, we cannot guarantee a puppy’s final adult size, weight, color, coat, structure, or overall appearance.

Miniature Dachshunds were historically bred down in size from Standard Dachshunds, and genetics do not always produce predictable results. Much like we cannot predict exactly how tall our children will be as adults, we cannot guarantee the mature size of an individual puppy. We are happy to provide the parents’ adult sizes as a reference; however, smaller dogs can produce larger puppies, and larger dogs can produce smaller puppies.

The same principle applies to color, coat, structure, and overall appearance. Puppies change dramatically as they mature and often go through awkward growth stages as different parts of their bodies develop at different rates. A puppy’s appearance at 8 or 10 weeks old may be very different from how that dog looks at 6 months, one year, or full maturity.

Color and markings can also change significantly. For example, shaded cream Dachshunds may be born extremely dark—sometimes appearing nearly black—and gradually lighten as they mature, eventually developing the cream coloring associated with the variety.

We encourage families to research the colors, coats, and patterns they are considering and review puppy-to-adult progression photos to understand how dramatically Dachshunds can change. We are always happy to answer questions and provide guidance about what you may reasonably expect from a particular puppy, but no breeder can guarantee exactly how a puppy will look as an adult.

We understand that life circumstances can change. If you are ever unable or unwilling to continue caring for your Bayview dog, please contact us immediately. Every family is contractually required to follow these terms when bringing home a Bayview puppy, helping ensure that each dog we produce remains safe and appropriately cared for throughout its lifetime.

A Bayview dog may never be surrendered to a shelter, rescue, humane society, dog pound, or similar organization. All Bayview puppies are microchipped and registered with both Bayview, as the breeder, and the puppy’s new owner. If one of our dogs is ever found and the microchip is scanned by a shelter, veterinary facility, or similar organization, Bayview can be contacted and will take the necessary steps to bring the dog back into our care.

If you can no longer provide a suitable home, your dog may always be returned to Bayview Pet Services LLC—no questions asked. Any expenses associated with returning the dog may be the owner’s responsibility; however, the dog’s immediate health and safety will always come first.

If you would prefer to personally rehome your dog, you must contact us before selling, giving away, transferring, or otherwise placing the dog with another person. We want to be involved in the process and help ensure the proposed new home is safe and appropriate. A Bayview dog may never be purchased, transferred, or rehomed for the purpose of resale.

Above all, we would always rather have one of our dogs returned to us than see that dog remain somewhere they are unwanted, unsafe, or unable to receive the care they deserve. Please never hesitate to contact us if your circumstances change.