FAQ · Everpine Puppies

Clear answers about choosing and bringing home a puppy.

Find straightforward information about choosing a puppy, health care, reservations, pickup and delivery. Start with the most common questions or browse by topic.

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Raised with intention.Carefully selected bloodlines, thoughtful socialization and a 2-Year Genetic Health Guarantee.

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1Do you deliver puppies to my state?

We coordinate delivery throughout the lower 48 states from Portland, Oregon. Alaska and Hawaii are outside our current delivery area. Pickup can also be arranged in Portland.

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2How much does delivery cost?

Typical delivery is $200 to $400 and is separate from the puppy price. The exact fee depends on the destination and the delivery arrangement, and we confirm it with you before travel is scheduled.

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3How do I reserve a puppy?

Send an inquiry from the puppy’s listing and we’ll answer your questions. If you decide to move forward, a 60% deposit and the reservation agreement reserve that puppy for you.

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4What comes home with my puppy?

Your puppy comes home with the health and vaccination records prepared for that puppy, deworming information, microchip details, the written 2-Year Genetic Health Guarantee, and the other take-home items listed with the puppy or confirmed during your reservation.

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5Can you send me more photos before I decide?

Yes. After your inquiry, our personal reply can include additional current photos of the puppy or puppies you are considering. We send photos only, not video calls or video visits.

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01 · CHOOSING

Finding the right puppy

What we raise, temperament and adult size, registration, and comparing more than one puppy.

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What breeds does Everpine raise?

Everpine focuses on Maltipoos, Cavapoos and Dachshunds. Each breed page shows the puppies currently available with their sex, color, size information and price.

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How do I know which puppy is right for my family?

Start with the puppies you are naturally drawn to, then tell us about your household, your experience with dogs, your daily schedule and what matters most to you in a puppy. We can help you compare temperament, expected adult size and practical fit before you decide.

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Can I ask about more than one puppy?

Yes. If several puppies catch your eye, mention all of their names in one inquiry. You do not need to submit a separate form for each puppy, and we can compare them with you in one conversation.

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Can you send me more photos before I decide?

Yes. After your inquiry, our personal reply can include additional current photos of the puppy or puppies you are considering. We send photos only, not video calls or video visits.

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Are your puppies AKC registered?

AKC registration paperwork is included with Everpine Dachshunds. Maltipoos and Cavapoos are crossbreeds and are not AKC-registerable as breeds.

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How accurate are the expected adult size and weight estimates?

They are informed estimates based on the puppy, the parents and the bloodline. No breeder can guarantee an exact adult height or weight, so we give the best realistic estimate available for each puppy.

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02 · RESERVATION

Reserving and payment

How a puppy is held for you, what the deposit is, and when the balance is due.

How do I reserve a puppy?

Send an inquiry from the puppy’s listing and we’ll answer your questions. If you decide to move forward, a 60% deposit and the reservation agreement reserve that puppy for you.

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Does submitting an inquiry reserve the puppy?

No. An inquiry starts the conversation but does not place a hold on a puppy. A puppy is reserved only once the reservation steps are completed and the required deposit is received.

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How much is the reservation deposit?

The reservation deposit is 60% of the puppy price. The remaining balance and any applicable delivery fee are due before the puppy leaves for delivery.

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Can you hold my puppy after I reserve?

Yes. Once the deposit is received we can hold a reserved puppy for up to 30 days at no additional charge, while the puppy is still in our care and the timing is coordinated with you.

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When is the remaining balance due?

The remaining puppy balance and the confirmed delivery fee are due before travel is scheduled to begin. We confirm the amount and the next steps with you in writing.

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03 · HEALTH

Health, care and records

Veterinary review, vaccinations, microchipping, what the guarantee covers and what you receive.

Health and nutrition
What does the 2-Year Genetic Health Guarantee cover?

Every puppy comes with our written 2-Year Genetic Health Guarantee. The agreement explains the qualifying genetic conditions, the requirements and the claim process, and the written agreement governs the exact terms. We encourage every family to read it and to ask us about anything that is unclear.

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Is my puppy checked by a veterinarian before leaving Everpine?

Yes. Puppies receive veterinary review as part of their preparation before departure. Final readiness, health documentation and any travel-specific requirements are completed close to the puppy's scheduled departure.

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Will my puppy be vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped?

Yes. Puppies are vaccinated and dewormed as appropriate for their age, and are microchipped before going home. The records provided with your puppy show what has been completed.

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What health records will I receive?

Your puppy comes with the veterinary and health documentation prepared for that puppy, including vaccination and deworming records and microchip information. A veterinary health certificate is included when it is required for the journey.

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How do you select breeding dogs and bloodlines?

We are highly selective about bloodlines, health, temperament and overall breeding quality. The goal is to raise Maltipoos, Cavapoos and Dachshunds with strong family temperament, sound health foundations and the traits families expect from each breed or mix.

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How are puppies socialized before going home?

Puppies are raised with regular handling, age-appropriate socialization and early routines that help them adjust to family life. We focus on confidence, gentle handling and practical foundations rather than promising a fully trained puppy.

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Our standard

Our standards begin before a litter is available.

We are selective about bloodlines, health and temperament, and we use consistent routines for early care and socialization. This page explains the process clearly so families can make an informed decision.

04 · DELIVERY

Delivery and pickup

Where we deliver, what it costs, how long it takes and who travels with your puppy.

How delivery works
Do you deliver puppies to my state?

We coordinate delivery throughout the lower 48 states from Portland, Oregon. Alaska and Hawaii are outside our current delivery area. Pickup can also be arranged in Portland.

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How much does delivery cost?

Typical delivery is $200 to $400 and is separate from the puppy price. The exact fee depends on the destination and the delivery arrangement, and we confirm it with you before travel is scheduled.

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How will my puppy travel?

The travel method depends on destination, timing, availability, logistics and what is best for the puppy. Depending on the trip, delivery may be by ground transportation or accompanied air travel. We confirm the plan with you before departure.

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How long does the delivery process take?

There are two separate parts. Preparation before departure generally takes about 1 to 2 weeks for vet readiness, vaccinations as appropriate, documentation and scheduling. Once a ground trip is underway, travel is typically about 2 to 3 days depending on the route.

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Does my puppy travel as cargo?

No. Puppies are transported with people responsible for their care rather than being sent alone as cargo. We use professional transport arrangements and licensed providers where required.

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What happens before my puppy leaves Everpine?

Before departure we complete the puppy's final readiness checks, age-appropriate vaccinations, health documentation, travel planning and scheduling. You receive the confirmed timing and delivery details before the puppy leaves.

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Can I pick up my puppy in Portland?

Yes. Pickup can be arranged in Portland, Oregon. We coordinate the date and the handoff with you once the puppy is reserved and ready to leave.

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05 · COMING HOME

Coming home and reaching us

What travels with your puppy, what happens after an inquiry, and how to reach a real person.

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What comes home with my puppy?

Your puppy comes home with the health and vaccination records prepared for that puppy, deworming information, microchip details, the written 2-Year Genetic Health Guarantee, and the other take-home items listed with the puppy or confirmed during your reservation.

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What happens after I submit a puppy inquiry?

You receive an immediate email confirming the inquiry and asking a few short questions so we can understand your household and timing. Once you reply, we personally review your answers and follow up with additional current photos, answers to your questions, pickup or delivery guidance, and the next steps if you would like to reserve.

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How quickly will Everpine reply?

The inquiry acknowledgment is sent immediately. Personal replies are handled by our team by email, and general questions are normally answered within 24 hours.

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Can I visit before I reserve?

Everpine is not operated as a walk-in facility and we do not schedule casual facility visits. If you need more confidence before deciding, ask us for additional current photos, health information or answers about the puppy. Portland pickup can be arranged once a puppy is reserved and ready to go home.

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Why do families choose Everpine?

We keep the focus on what matters after the excitement of choosing a puppy: carefully selected bloodlines, health standards, temperament, thoughtful raising, clear documentation and a straightforward process from inquiry through homecoming.

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Real families, real stories

Loved by families across the lower 48

4.8★★★★★Based on 153 family reviews
Reese with her Maltipoo puppy Toby at home
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Not a morning person, but

“He is healthy, ridiculous, and the sweetest thing I have ever owned, and the whole process was far less stressful than I braced for. Zero regrets.”

Reese U.Maltipoo · Georgia
Frank with his Cavapoo puppy Murphy by a lake
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Best co-pilot I have had

“Murphy came out to Montana calm and confident and he has stayed exactly that way. For a pup that young it is remarkable. Best co-pilot I have ever had.”

Frank B.Cavapoo · Montana
Laura with her Dachshund puppy Clover in the yard
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My little shadow

“Tiny dog, enormous personality, and healthy as can be. They walked me through every step of getting her out to South Dakota and the trip went off without a hitch.”

Laura Y.Dachshund · South Dakota
Read all 153 reviews Real stories from Everpine families across the lower 48.