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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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."
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.
Updated 1/2/26
Puppy Application
Registered: N/A
Coat: Short
Gender: Female
Color: Cream
Estimated Size: 24lbs
DOB: July 2024
RTG: 1/19/26
Backstory: Dior came to us recently after her owner asked for help rehoming her. Because Winston, a boy from one of our litters, was returning to us at the same time, we took in both dogs together to help ensure a smooth transition. Winston has been placed in a new home and Dior is patiently waiting for it to be her turn.
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 regular snoring), Dior is 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 enjoys the company of other well-mannered dogs and has a particular fondness for long-haired black and tan dachshunds. She thrives in social interactions with calm, friendly canine companions and adores all people, making her a delight in any home that provides love and attention.
With people, Dior is an absolute love bug. She is affectionate, emotionally connected, and deeply people-oriented, thriving when she has a human to give her all the love and attention she deserves (she is a princess after all). She bonds quickly, seeks closeness, and offers a calm, loving companionship that makes her easy to adore.
Ideal Home: Dior will thrive in a home where she has clear structure and expectations. She would do well with or without another dog as long as she gets to be the princess that she is.
Check out Dior’s training video on our Instagram! (coming soon)