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Adoption

How Adoption Works

A simple, transparent process built around finding the right match — for you and for the puppy.

The Process

Five Steps to Your
New Family Member

1

Browse & Inquire

Browse available puppies or planned litters. Reach out with questions — no obligation.

2

Submit Application

Complete our short adoption application so we can make sure it's a great fit all around.

3

Deposit & Selection

A $500 deposit holds your place. We share photos of each puppy and video as time allows — you select in waitlist order from what we share.

4

Puppy Updates

We'll send weekly photos and milestones as your puppy grows and prepares to come home.

5

Going Home

Puppies go home at 8 weeks with their puppy pack, health records, and our ongoing support.

What to Expect

The Details Behind
Each Step

1

Browse & Inquire

Start by browsing our available puppies or planned litters. Each listing includes parentage, expected coat and color, and estimated timeline. Reach out through the contact form or by phone with any questions — we're happy to talk through whether a dachshund is the right fit for your home and lifestyle.

2

Submit Your Application

Our adoption application is short and straightforward. We ask about your household, experience with dogs, your lifestyle, and what you're looking for in a puppy. We review every application personally. There's no scoring system — we just want to make sure we're a good fit for each other.

3

Deposit & Puppy Selection

Once approved, a $500 deposit holds your spot in the litter. Deposits are fully refundable if we don't have a puppy that's the right fit. When the litter arrives, we share photos of each puppy with our waiting families, and video as time allows. Selection is done in waitlist order — you'll let us know your pick based on what we share. We do not do live tours or scheduled video calls.

4

Weekly Puppy Updates

From birth through pick-up, you'll receive regular photos and updates on your puppy's development. We share milestones, personality notes, and the moment when their eyes open. We know you'll be checking your phone a lot during this period — we'll make sure it's worth it.

5

Going Home at 8 Weeks

Puppies are ready to go home at 8 weeks. Pickup is at our home in Georgia. Shipping may be considered in special circumstances. Balance of adoption fee is due at pickup. We'll send you home with everything the puppy needs for the first week.

What's Included

Your Puppy Goes Home
Ready for Day One

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Vaccinations & Deworm

Age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming completed by a licensed vet before pickup. Records included.

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Vet Health Check

Full veterinary health examination within 72 hours of pickup. Written health certificate provided.

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AKC Registration Papers

All paperwork for AKC litter registration. We file the litter; you register the individual puppy in your name.

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Embark Health Report

Full genetic panel results for both parents shared digitally. You'll know exactly what your puppy carries.

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Starter Food Supply

A small supply of the food your puppy has been eating to ease the transition to your home and feeding schedule.

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Comfort Blanket

A small blanket with mom's scent to help ease the first few nights in a new home.

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Lifetime Support

We're available by phone, text, or email for questions — about training, health, behavior, or anything else. No expiration.

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1-Year Health Guarantee

Written guarantee covering congenital defects. Full terms provided in your adoption contract before signing.

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Puppy Photo Archive

A digital folder of every photo we took from birth through pickup day. The early weeks go fast — you'll want these.

Ready to Apply?

Start the Conversation

The first step is just reaching out. Fill out our adoption inquiry form and tell us about yourself — no commitment required. We'll follow up within 48 hours.

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Questions? Contact us directly — we respond to every message personally.

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Health Guarantee

We Stand Behind
Every Puppy

Every River Dachs puppy comes with a one-year written health guarantee against congenital defects. If a hereditary condition is diagnosed within the first year, we work with you on a resolution — that may include a replacement puppy, partial refund, or other arrangement based on your situation.

We also require that any River Dachs puppy be returned to us if you are ever unable to keep them — at any age. We would rather take a dog back than have one end up in a shelter.

Health Guarantee FAQ