I searched from our area in Washington to the east coast and back in search of a reputable and caring breeder. We lost or 18 1/2 yr old dachshund a little over a year ago and replacing her was a very big emotional adventure for us and our daughters. After getting taken for a ride by one so-called breeder and losing our deposit, I was hesitant to even keep searching. I came across Songcatcher and honestly only clicked the link because I really liked the name.??. Little did I know my email would be answered right away by Jake, and then excellent communication from there on out with Josh. They answered all of our questions all of the time and even called our puppy by name until we made the 16 hour drive south to pick him up. Josh met us at our hotel and was very professional and thorough with our precious delivery. They emailed 3 months later when our requested second puppy had been born and the same exceptional communication and happiness rang through with puppy #2 as well. My husband flew this time to Sacramento and back in one day and Josh met him at the airport for the exchange. Both our puppies, PeeWee & Pickle are not only healthy, but ridiculously loving and absolutely gorgeous! Our vet fell in love with them and said “you did good wherever you got these two”. I’m attaching a picture of our babies from just this morning. They are best friends. If I could afford it and had the patience for more pups I would get back on the waiting list and go through this process over and over again with Jake and Josh and their dachshunds. I hope this was helpful for you in making your decision.

Hi Jake, Things are going fabulously. Hope met our other Rottweiler, Laela, when I got home and everything went smooth. Amazed at the cat scenario. That was one of my fears and it went unbelievable smooth. She has followed MyNiko around and watched him jump up on things and she has very little reaction to him. I see them snuggling for cat naps in the future. Hope you enjoy this pics. Haven’t been to the beach yet, but maybe later today or within the next few for sure. The empty spot in my heart is filling in with my new snuggle buddy. She wants me to pick her up and sits on my lap when watching tv. Pics are from our first night in the hotel room. I can never thank you enough, but thanks again.

Hi Jake, I just wanted to send you a quick update on how Betsy is doing. She is quickly adjusting to our schedule and is doing very well on potty training. We love her so much and she is such a joy to have. Thankfully, Marilynna M

Hello! Hope everything has been going okay with you with all the snow and wild weather we had this winter. Cosmo (now 21 weeks) is such a joy. He’s started going to training school for adolescent dogs for a few hours during the week here in SF and the trainers there say he’s the best-tempered dachshund they’ve ever had. They volunteered (without me prompting them ^^) that his breeding really shows and I totally agree; as he’s gotten older he has so many wonderful qualities that I’d love to take credit for, but can tell he came with. (First photo attached is grabbed from the school’s Instagram Story since they’re much better at filmography than me – and most of my photos are of him asleep…) As wonderful as he is, I did plan on leaving the breeding to the professionals and getting him neutered eventually. My vet suggested that I ask what age you would recommend for it based on your experience. 1 year? Longer? Thanks!

Hi Jake – I, my family and my dog (Olive) can’t thank you enough for choosing us as Callie’s new family…she is the PERFECT fit for us and we couldn’t possibly be more happy with her!!! She is so smart, funny, playful and loving and she is such a good and sweet little girl! Olive and her are best friends and have so much fun together playing, running, chasing squirrels and balls, and guarding our house…I could just watch them for hours together. I hope you don’t mind but we changed her name to Pickles as it is just too cute to have Pickles and an Olive…she responded to the name almost immediately. So far I’ve gotten her a wellness plan through Banfield Pet Hospital and will get her pet insurance, Healthy Paws, once she is spayed as the premium will be much less at that time. She has had her teeth cleaned, which went very well, and will be spayed on March 27. The staff at Banfield think she is such a sweetheart, which she is. Below is a picture of her taking a nap with me…she is my little love bug. Thank you again for trusting us to provide Callie aka Pickle with a good, safe and loving home! I think you would be very happy to see how well she has adjusted and how quickly she became a part of our family…we do adore and love her.

Hello Jake, I hope you and your family are doing well. I wanted to share a few photos of Ollie. He has been such a blessing to us. Hope you got our small thank you package. Have not taken him out on the kayak yet but he has had on his life jacket, and has been on the kayak in the garage. I am sure once we are allowed to go out more people will be asking me where I got him from do you want me to let me know about your puppies or adult dogs? He will have his first vet visit this Friday.

Hi Jake and Josh, We are moving back to Roseville, CA. Nelly is doing amazing, no health issues of any kind and sticking to the 1/2 raw 1/2 kibble diet. She is extremely social with big and small dogs. Also, she is a very good swimmer and is obsessed with all water. Photos attached: 1: first bday pupcakes (her first treat outside of her diet and took her 4 days to eat it all) 2: full puppy dog eyes 3: regal shot 4: first time in a pool

Hi Jake, I am writing to let you know that I could not be happier with the little guy that I received from you last December – Louie. I don’t believe it’s possible for any living thing to have more personality and zest for life. “He’s sheer joy” were my vet’s words. He’s alert, wonderfully active, curious, super smart – and also sweet, calm, responsive, and very friendly both with people and other dogs. I’m happier with him than I could have imagined. I’m very happy that I was referred to you; happy that I waited for him; and happy that I didn’t let the distance between our homes keep me from choosing him. I also want to acknowledge that it was such a pleasure to work with your son Josh as we were sorting out the transfer details. He was so kind, responsive, professional, and in position to meet me at the airport well in advance of my flight. Louie was clean, healthy, shiny, and calm right from the start. An airline security person, 2 flight attendants, and the guy seated next to me on the plane all asked if they could take his photo. ( : He spreads joy and exuberance everywhere he goes. So anyway, thank you. Thank you very very much. Blessings on you and your family.

Hi Josh! Just wanted to share a birthday pic with you of the little boy we got in August – he’s from your 5/12/24 litter. His name is Berg – short for Bergamot. He is the sweetest cuddler and our whole family loves him so much. Rachel

Hi Jake & Josh, Just wanted to drop you guys a quick note to say how much we love Clancy! He’s adjusted well, seems to like it here, and can’t get enough of us (especially me)! Here are some pictures. Feel free to use them on your website.