Scenic view of rolling hills, green trees, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Our home is their playground:
acres of hills, dirt trails, and shady trees.

Two young girls cuddling with a golden retriever puppy on a fluffy white rug.

About Us

At Cream with Clover, we raise miniature long-haired English cream dachshunds with care and intention. Located in the countryside of La Grange, California, our puppies grow up with wholesome nutrition, family socialization and freedom to explore in the fresh air and sunshine. Just like our name suggests: “Cream” reflects the signature color of our beautiful Dachshunds, while “Clover” is a nod to the homestead life we’re building with them by our side.

We are Mary and Shane Hilde and our journey began five years ago with a search for a breed that would be family-friendly for our three kids, easygoing and beautiful. It all started with our first mama, Evie, who remained our only girl for about three years. Recently, we’ve begun keeping some of her daughters to continue her gorgeous and good-natured line.

We do not breed for volume, and we do not run a years-long numbered waitlist. Families either choose a specific puppy from a current litter or join our free Notification List. If no current puppy is the right fit, they can place an optional Future Litter Reservation. The full process is on our Process page.

When you adopt from Cream with Clover, you become part of a growing community that we hope will stay in touch long after adoption day, sharing updates, milestones, and plenty of happy tails.

We’re honored to help you find your next best friend, and to raise them with love until the day they join your home.

Group of five golden retriever puppies sitting in grass
A young girl with light brown hair and brown eyes hugging a golden retriever puppy with long ears. The girl is wearing a colorful floral dress with pink trim.
Two young girls holding several puppies outdoors on a sunny day.
Two adorable puppies, one tan and one black with tan markings, lying on a white blanket outdoors with a person sitting nearby.

Why Cream Dachshunds:

Looking for a loyal, lovable companion that looks like a tiny Golden Retriever? Mini dachshunds are affectionate, intelligent, and endlessly entertaining, perfect for families or anyone ready for a laidback best friend.