Cream with Clover Apply

Our story

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

Cream with Clover dachshunds on the homestead

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 How it works 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.

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.

  • Child hugging a cream dachshund
  • Puppies sitting in a tire
  • A litter of cream puppies
  • La Grange hills

In their words.

5.0 on Google

★★★★★

“We had an amazing experience with Cream with Clover Dachshunds! From the very beginning, the breeder was kind, knowledgeable, and always available to answer our questions. It was clear how much love and care went into raising the puppies. Our new puppy is absolutely adorable, incredibly sweet, and has the most wonderful temperament. He came to us happy, healthy, and well-socialized, which made the transition into our family so easy.”

Katie Alexander · Google review · 3 months ago

★★★★★

“I picked up our new dachshund Reno from CreamWith clover. Everyone who has met him has remarked upon how well socialized he is. I think having the set up they do and with their three kids interacting with the dogs a lot of the time is ideal. […] Shane and Mary are very professional and have obviously been doing this for a while. I have recommended them to three or four other people in town who asked me where I got the puppy at. I highly recommend them.”

Nan Haley Appelblatt · Google review · 3 months ago

★★★★★

“Cream with Clover sold us the first dog we've ever had. The process was very smooth and easy. They gave us everything we needed to start as new dog owners along with a lot of good tips. Our new little dog is the sweetest, most gentle and loving little creature!”

Erdal Estay · Google review · 10 months ago
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