Begin with an Application
Tell us about your home, your lifestyle, and the companion you hope to welcome. This gives us a thoughtful place to begin.
The Puppy Process
A beautiful beginning,
thoughtfully guided.
Welcoming a puppy is deeply personal. Our process is designed to be warm, transparent, and centered on the right lifelong match.
Begin Your ApplicationFrom First Hello to Home
Clear steps.
Personal care.
We never want bringing home a puppy to feel rushed or impersonal.
Every Sterling family is guided through a considered process that leaves room for questions, honest conversation, and the individual needs of both puppy and family. Timing can vary by litter, but the care behind each step remains the same.
Your Sterling Journey
What to expect.
A Personal Conversation
We take time to learn about each prospective family, answer questions, and make sure a Sterling puppy feels like the right fit.
Approval & Reservation
Approved families may reserve a place for a current or future litter. We explain timing, expectations, and next steps clearly.
Updates Along the Way
From pregnancy and birth through the weeks that follow, families receive meaningful updates as their puppies grow.
Thoughtful Matching
Temperament, confidence, energy, and family needs are considered together. The best match matters more than choosing first.
Preparing for Home
Before go-home day, we provide guidance on supplies, routines, feeding, training, and the transition into family life.
The Heart of the Process
Matched with
intention.
We understand how easy it is to fall in love with a photograph. But a puppy’s personality, confidence, energy, and way of connecting matter just as much as color or markings.
As the litter develops, we observe each puppy carefully. Those observations—together with what we have learned about your family—help us guide the placement thoughtfully.
THE RIGHT FIT
Raised at Sterling
The weeks before home.
Long before go-home day, each puppy’s foundation is already taking shape.
Home Raised
Puppies grow within our household, surrounded by daily life, gentle handling, and affection.
Early Socialization
Age-appropriate experiences help encourage confidence, curiosity, and adaptability.
Health & Wellness
Each puppy receives attentive care, appropriate veterinary support, and clear records.
Transition Support
Families receive practical guidance to make the first days and weeks at home gentler.
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A Lifelong Relationship
Go-home day is not the end of our process. It is the beginning of our relationship with your family.
We remain available as a resource throughout your Sterling dachshund’s life.
Ready When You Are
Begin your
Sterling story.
If our approach feels right for your family, we invite you to complete our puppy application. Thoughtful answers help us understand you—and help begin the conversation well.
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