Welcome to
Little Puppies the Long Way!

Come meet our adorable Dachshund puppies in beautiful Monterey, California — the perfect addition to your family!

Our puppies stay with us until they are at least 12 weeks old, giving them time to receive comprehensive training in socialization, desensitization, potty training, and basic obedience. This foundation helps them grow into confident, well-adjusted companions ready to thrive in their new homes.

Each puppy goes home with an adoption contract and health guarantee, plus a box full of goodies and a detailed training guide to help you continue their progress at home. Our prices generally range from $2,000–$3,000, and we do our best to be flexible within reason to help wonderful families find the right match.

You’re welcome to explore our website for more details and see if we’re the right fit for you. If so, we invite you to apply for one of our current puppies or join our waitlist.

If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, we also encourage you to check out this rescue — because sometimes your perfect pup has a past.

Little Puppies the Long Way has Puppies Available for Adoption!

At Little Puppies the Long Way, we are committed to ensuring our puppies go to loving, responsible homes. We currently have puppies available for adoption, as well as a waitlist for upcoming litters.

Adopting an Available Puppy

For families interested in puppies that are currently available, the process is as follows:

  1. Application & Video Call: All interested parties must complete an application form for their chosen puppy. After reviewing your application, we will contact you for a follow-up video interview. This interview allows us to assess your home environment and gives you the opportunity to meet the puppies and ask any additional questions.

  2. Reserve Your Puppy: If selected, we require a $500 deposit and a signed contract to officially reserve your puppy. Once the deposit is received, your puppy will be marked as "reserved." The remaining balance is due either in advance or at the time of pickup. We accept debit and credit card payments, and payment plans may be offered at our discretion. Taxes are included in the listed price—no additional fees beyond the advertised amount.

  3. Regular Updates: Once your puppy is reserved, you will receive regular updates on their progress until the designated pickup date. We encourage all of our adoptive families to stay in touch, ask for advice, and prepare for their new puppy’s arrival.

Joining the Waitlist

For families interested in future litters, we offer the option to join our waitlist. Here’s how it works:

  1. Application & Video Call: Just like with adopting an available puppy, all interested parties must complete an application form and have a video interview to ensure a good fit for the puppy and your home.

  2. Waitlist Process: Families on the waitlist will be contacted after the puppies begin their training at 8 weeks old. At this point, we will assess the puppies’ personalities and match them to the families on the waitlist, ensuring a good fit.

  3. Reserve Your Puppy: If you are contacted from the waitlist, you will have 24 hours to set up a call with your potential puppy and place a $500 deposit to officially reserve your puppy. Once the deposit is received, your puppy will be marked as "reserved."

  4. Regular Updates: Families on the waitlist will also receive regular updates on the puppies’ training progress until their new puppy is ready for pickup.

Delivery & Travel Options

  • Local Delivery: The first hour of travel (round trip) is free.

  • Additional Travel: $30 per hour for travel beyond the first hour (not exceeding 6 hours).

  • Flying: $15 per hour for flight time, plus the cost of the flight and any necessary hotel stays. Flights must be arranged from Monterey or San Jose at least 3 weeks in advance.

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Dior - $800
Dior - $800

Registered: N/A
Coat: Short
Gender: Female
Color: Cream
Estimated Size: 24lbs
DOB: July 2024
RTG: 1/21/26

Backstory: Dior came to us recently after her owner asked for help rehoming her. Because Winston, one of our litters, was returning to us at the same time, we took in both dogs together to help ensure a smooth transition. Dior has been with us just a few days, and we’re taking the time to thoughtfully evaluate her needs so we can find the home that will suit her best and set her up for long-term success.

Dognality: Dior is a sweet, loving Frenchie who adores her people and forms strong bonds with those she trusts. She’s thoughtful and observant, often pausing and considering before she responds — it’s easy to see she’s really thinking when you talk to her. Generally quiet (aside from her constant snoring), Dior is smart, eager to please, and responsive to guidance, making her a joy to interact with for anyone who takes the time to connect with her.

Dior has some struggles communicating and interpreting signals with other dogs. Because she doesn’t always understand canine cues, she can become stressed or overwhelmed in multi-dog homes, especially if the other dog is assertive or reactive. For this reason, she does best in a home where she is the only dog or with a very calm, disengaging dog who doesn’t enforce boundaries — so she can feel confident and secure without needing to manage interactions herself.

She’s affectionate, emotionally tuned, and quick to warm up once she feels safe, making her a devoted, loyal companion. Dior may be the kind of dog who quietly steals your heart with her thoughtful personality and calm, loving presence.

Ideal Home: Dior will thrive in a calm, predictable environment with attentive adults. We recommend a home with children ages 8 and up, as we are unsure how she would interpret the sudden noises, quick movements, and unpredictability that younger children often have. This recommendation is simply to set her up for success and ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable as she settles in.

Check out Dior’s training video on our Instagram! (coming soon)

$2,500 - $2,700 (2 Available)
$2,500 - $2,700 (2 Available)

Registered: AKC
Coat: Long
Gender: Female
Color: 1 Chocolate and Tan - 3 Chocolate Piebald
Size: Miniature (Estimated 9–11lbs Fully Grown)
DOB: 12/6/25
RTG: 2/28/26

Litter Deposit & Selection Process

In the past, we did not begin accepting deposits until puppies reached approximately 8 weeks of age, once individual personalities were more established. For this litter, we are adjusting that process and opening deposits earlier.

Placing a deposit secures your place for a puppy from this litter. Puppy selection will take place between 8 and 9 weeks of age, when we have a clearer picture of each puppy’s temperament and developmental traits. During this time, we will work closely with each family to thoughtfully match puppies based on temperament, lifestyle, and overall fit.

All preferences shared in your application will be carefully considered, including family dynamics, color preferences, and budget. Our goal is always to make the best possible recommendation for both the puppy and the family.

Puppies from this litter will go home at 12 weeks of age.

If we are unable to make an appropriate match within this litter, families may choose to receive a full refund of their deposit or apply it toward a future litter.

This process allows us to prioritize responsible placement while giving families clarity and flexibility.

Rui - $3,000 - Reserved
Rui - $3,000 - Reserved

Registered: AKC
Coat: Long
Gender: Female
Color: Shaded Cream
Size: Miniature (Estimated 9–11 lbs Fully Grown)
DOB: 10/21/25
RTG: 1/13/26

Dognality: Rui is a little potato — calm, independent, and cautiously curious. She enjoys having the option to be close to her people and, when she chooses, gives sweet, deliberate cuddles that show just how affectionate she can be. Over time, she’s been steadily building confidence and learning the world isn’t so scary, making her even more delightful to watch and be around.

Play for Rui is all about choice and control. She prefers to initiate games and can become overwhelmed by rougher or more assertive play styles, often taking a step back or opting for alone time when things get too intense. When she’s tired or overstimulated, she may whine or get a bit wild — her little way of saying it’s nap time.

Rui communicates clearly with other dogs and respects boundaries consistently. She gravitates toward calm, compatible friends. Interestingly, she’s everyone’s (dogs’) favorite to try and play with, but she doesn’t like being the favorite herself, preferring to quietly observe and navigate the group on her own terms.

Rui is food-motivated but takes her training in stride — she’s very much a “stop and smell the roses” kind of girl. Generally easygoing, she approaches life at her own pace and thrives when given the freedom to explore, relax, or play as she chooses.

Check out Rui’s training videos on our Instagram! (coming soon).

Maple Mea - $2,500 - Reserved
Maple Mea - $2,500 - Reserved

Registered: AKC
Coat: Long
Gender: Female
Color: Black and Cream
Size: Miniature (Estimated 9–11 lbs Fully Grown)
DOB: 10/21/25
RTG: 1/13/26

Dognality: Maple has calm, eldest-sister energy — independent, confident, and curious. She enjoys having the option to be near her people and gives the sweetest cuddles behind your neck when she chooses. Over time, her bold curiosity has grown, making her delightful to watch and be around.

Play for Maple is flexible and fun. She’s happy to play with anyone and enjoys both initiating games and joining in when invited. She settles easily after activity and rarely becomes overstimulated, making her a calm, steady companion for any household.

Maple communicates clearly with other dogs and respects boundaries consistently. She gets along with all her companions and enjoys engaging with her friends. Her confidence and social awareness make her a thoughtful, pleasant member of any dog group.

Maple is highly food-motivated and loves training — she will do just about anything to earn her favorite treat. Her focus and enthusiasm make learning fun for both her and her humans.

Maple’s combination of independence, affectionate moments, bold curiosity, and trainable personality makes her endlessly charming. She is seriously one of my favorites.

Check out Maple’s training videos on our Instagram! (coming soon)

Allen - $800
Allen - $800

Registered: AKC
Coat: Long
Gender: Male
Color: Black and Cream
Estimated Size: Standard (approx. 16–18 lbs)
DOB: 4/9/24
RTG: Pending — anticipated March 2026 following evaluation

Backstory: Allen is one of our dogs and is currently living in a loving single-dog household with an 8-year-old child. His family reached out for help rehoming him due to upcoming job changes and increased travel, not because of any major behavioral concerns. Allen is safe, well cared for, and deeply loved in his current home.

We will be welcoming Allen back to us in February, where he will spend approximately one month in our care for observation, structure, and focused work. Once he is with us, we’ll provide an updated assessment based on firsthand experience. The information below reflects what we currently know from his family and prior history.

Dognality: Allen is an affectionate, people-oriented dachshund who thrives on connection. He enjoys being close to his humans and finds joy in attention, play, and shared routines. Playful and expressive, Allen wants to be part of daily life and does best when included rather than left on the sidelines.

With unfamiliar people, Allen can be vocal and somewhat territorial at first, often alerting when someone new enters the home. Once he has time to warm up, he settles well and interacts appropriately. During his stay with us, we will be working on calm greetings and confidence around new people.

Allen has done well with other dogs in social settings, including dog parks, and appears socially capable. While currently an only dog, he may enjoy a compatible canine companion with thoughtful introductions.

Training & Development Focus: Allen is largely potty trained. His family has noted a few recent indoor accidents that appear to be related to emotional stressors rather than a lack of understanding. During his time with us, we will be reinforcing consistency, management, and routine to address this.

He is crate trained and comfortable being crated when unsupervised. Allen has expressed discomfort with harnesses and is still developing his leash skills. This will be an active focus during his return stay, including finding appropriate equipment and building positive associations with walking and handling.

Ideal Home: Allen will thrive in a home that values structure, consistency, and engagement. He is well suited for individuals or families who enjoy an affectionate, involved dog and are comfortable continuing the foundation we put in place. He has lived successfully with a child and may do well in homes with respectful kids.

Check out Allen’s training videos on our Instagram! (coming soon).

Winston - $800
Winston - $800

Registered: AKC
Coat: Long
Gender: Male
Color: Black and Cream
Estimated Size: Standard (approx. 16–18 lbs)
DOB: 4/9/24
RTG: 1/23/26

Backstory: Winston is one of our puppies and was recently returned to us when his family needed help rehoming. He came back to us alongside Dior, who joined him for the transition. We’re taking the time to thoughtfully reassess Winston as an individual and ensure his next placement truly fits who he is now, not just who he was as a puppy.

Dognality: Winston is a sweet, balanced dachshund with a lovely mix of affection and independence. He’s cuddly and enjoys being close to his people, but he doesn’t need constant physical contact to feel secure. With new people, Winston approaches cautiously but calmly — he’s thoughtful, observant, and settles in comfortably once he knows the situation is safe.

Growing up, his nickname was “Red 40,” and while he’s more laid back as an adult, he still appreciates a good outlet for his energy. He enjoys play, activity, and engagement, but he also understands how to settle when it’s time to relax. He does especially well in homes that balance enrichment with structure.

Winston communicates clearly with other dogs and has healthy, appropriate boundaries. He uses growls as information, not escalation, and has done wonderfully with the other dogs in our home. He currently presents as dog-neutral and adaptable, and would be happy either as an only dog or with a canine companion he can occasionally play with to burn off energy when his people are busy.

He does guard high-value treats and special toys with other dogs, but his boundaries are clear and predictable, and he has not shown escalation. A home that understands and respects dog communication will find Winston very easy to live with.

Winston is crate trained, potty trained, food motivated, and responds well to routine and structure. He enjoys squeaky toys and play, and while he hasn’t lived with cats, we believe a careful introduction could be successful. With people, including children, he is calm and tolerant, and we believe he could do well in homes with kids of any age.

Ideal Home: Winston will thrive in a home where his boundaries are understood and respected, his energy needs are met, and his communication is listened to. He is a wonderful, adaptable boy who can fit into many types of households as long as he has consistency, enrichment, and people who appreciate clear, healthy dog communication.

Check out Winston’s training videos on our Instagram! (coming soon)

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