Bloom & BarkRaised with love
Baby Chai resting on a turquoise cushion against a warm orange wall

Born 13 September 2026

Chai’s Little Loves

Four tiny girls. Four special families. A lifetime of love ahead.

Meet Chai’s four beautiful miniature dachshund girls, born on 13 September 2026. Follow their journey as they grow, blossom and prepare to meet their future families.

Four girls Family raised Applications open

£2,995 per puppy · Applications open · Ready from 15 November 2026
Chai resting on a turquoise cushion with pale pink bows
The heart of this storyChai

The Little Loves Diaries · Entry one

The Milk Bar Is Open

At just one week old, Chai’s four little girls are spending their earliest days tucked closely beside their mama—feeding, sleeping and growing a little stronger every day. This tiny glimpse captures the very beginning of their story.

We’ll be sharing new photographs and updates every week as their features develop and their individual personalities begin to shine through.

Four tiny introductions

Welcome to Chai’s Little Loves

Four tiny girls, each waiting to blossom into her own little personality. They are still tiny, sleepy and changing every day. Come back each week to watch their eyes open, their little legs strengthen and their individual personalities begin to bloom.

One week old today · 7 days old

We’ll be updating the girls’ photographs every week for the next eight weeks, so families can watch them grow, develop into their looks and begin to reveal their individual personalities.

Willow, Chai’s biggest cream girl, sleeping in her purple collar

Firstborn · Cream · Purple collar

Willow

Applications Open

£2,995

Includes the Bloom & Bark puppy experience.

Colour
Cream
Collar
Purple collar
Born
13 September 2026
Age
7 days old
Current weight
To be confirmed
Latest milestone
Nursing beautifully with Mum

I’m still very little, so my personality is waiting to blossom. Come back each week to learn more about me.

Latest update: 20 September 2026 · Favouriting does not reserve a puppy.

Bailey, Chai’s black-and-tan girl, sleeping on a cream blanket

Secondborn · Black and tan · Purple collar

Bailey

Applications Open

£2,995

Includes the Bloom & Bark puppy experience.

Colour
Black and tan
Collar
Purple collar
Born
13 September 2026
Age
7 days old
Current weight
To be confirmed
Latest milestone
Nursing beautifully with Mum

I’m still very little, so my personality is waiting to blossom. Come back each week to learn more about me.

Latest update: 20 September 2026 · Favouriting does not reserve a puppy.

Orla, Chai’s smallest cream girl, sleeping in her yellow collar

Thirdborn · Cream · Yellow collar

Orla

Applications Open

£2,995

Includes the Bloom & Bark puppy experience.

Colour
Cream
Collar
Yellow collar
Born
13 September 2026
Age
7 days old
Birth weight
100g
Current weight
[ADD CURRENT WEIGHT]g
Latest milestone
Latching, feeding and continuing to grow

Orla is the smallest of Chai’s four girls and has received a little extra love and attention since the moment she arrived. Her name means “golden princess,” which feels perfect for our tiniest, precious girl. She may be small, but watching her latch, feed and continue to grow has been one of the most special parts of Chai’s story.

Our smallest and mightiest little princess.

Latest update: 20 September 2026 · Favouriting does not reserve a puppy.

Honey, Chai’s fourthborn cream girl, sleeping in her pink collar

Fourthborn · Cream girl · Pink collar

Honey

Applications Open

£2,995

Includes the Bloom & Bark puppy experience.

Colour
Cream girl
Collar
Pink collar
Born
13 September 2026
Age
7 days old
Birth weight
135g
Current weight
[ADD CURRENT WEIGHT]g
Latest milestone
Completing Chai’s beautiful family of four

Honey was the final puppy to arrive, completing Chai’s beautiful family of four. With her soft cream coat, delicate little face and pink collar, she is every bit as sweet as her name.

Our sweet final arrival.

Latest update: 20 September 2026 · Favouriting does not reserve a puppy.

Placements are application-led because finding the right family matters deeply to us. Following your application, Cassandra will contact you personally to discuss your lifestyle, answer your questions and help you decide whether one of the girls may be the right match.

Cassandra, founder of Bloom & Bark, sitting with a dog
Bloom & BarkCassandra ✦
The Dog Mama

Meet your breeder

Meet Cassandra, “The Dog Mama”

A note from Cassandra

At Bloom & Bark, we pride ourselves on giving you the very best experience possible—from your first enquiry to the day you take your puppy home, and beyond.

Although mine may be the name and face you see, there is a whole village behind Bloom & Bark. Together, we pour so much love, time and care into raising our puppies and creating a truly special experience for the families who welcome them home.

Having a puppy is exciting, beautiful, overwhelming—and then some! There will be cuddles on the sofa, walks in the park and the beginning of a deep and very special bond. There will also be growing pains: toilet trips in the middle of the night, little teeth finding things they shouldn’t and moments when you wonder whether you are doing everything right.

We want to prepare you for all of it—the wonderfully soft moments and the slightly sleepier ones—because both are part of building a life with your puppy.

I created Bloom & Bark because I believe choosing a puppy should feel personal, thoughtful and genuinely special.

Our puppies are raised around everyday family life. I am there for their earliest moments, I watch their personalities develop and I take time to get to know the families hoping to welcome them home.

For me, the journey does not end when a puppy leaves. I want every family to feel prepared, supported and excited—not only for homecoming day, but for the life they are building together.

Although mine may be the face you see, there is a whole village behind Bloom & Bark.

With love, Cassandra ✦

Where their story begins

Meet Mama & Papa

The two beautiful little characters at the heart of Chai’s Little Loves.

Chai resting on her turquoise pillow with pale pink bows
Meet the motherChai
Mama ✦ Chai

Meet the mother

Say hello to Chai.

The affectionate heart of her little family.

Our beautiful Chai is affectionate, intelligent and full of character. Before becoming a wonderful mum, she was once a tiny puppy herself. We have included some of her baby photographs so you can see how she blossomed into the gorgeous girl she is today. We may be a little biased, but we think she is absolutely beautiful.

  • Breed: Miniature dachshund
  • Colouring: Chocolate and tan
  • Temperament: To be confirmed by Cassandra
  • Health testing: To be confirmed by Cassandra
See Chai’s story
The girls’ long-haired cream miniature dachshund dad resting on a soft cream blanket
Meet the fatherDad
Papa ✦ Dad

Meet the father

Say hello to Dad.

A softly handsome long-haired cream boy.

Dad is a beautiful long-haired cream miniature dachshund with a wonderfully soft expression and luxurious coat. His photograph offers a lovely glimpse of some of the features and colouring the girls may inherit, although every puppy will grow into her own unique appearance.

  • Breed: Miniature dachshund
  • Colouring: Cream
  • Coat type: Long-haired
  • Temperament: To be confirmed by Cassandra
  • Health testing: To be confirmed by Cassandra

Every puppy is beautifully individual. Coat colour, shading, size, eye colour and adult appearance can continue to develop as puppies grow and cannot be guaranteed.

Chai’s story

Before She Was Mum…

Before she became the beautiful mum you see today, Chai was once a tiny puppy herself. Her babies are still in their sleepy newborn stage, so their little faces and personalities are only just beginning to emerge.

Baby Chai sleeping in her car seat with pink bows
Chai as she grew Baby Chai
Chai now, looking up while resting on a cream blanket
Chai now

Life behind Bloom & Bark

Follow Their Story

There is a whole little world behind Bloom & Bark.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing Willow, Bailey, Orla and Honey as they grow—from sleepy newborn cuddles and their first tiny steps to the moment their individual personalities begin to appear.

You’ll also see a little of the life happening around them: building Bloom & Bark, embracing the everyday moments and spending my quieter evenings writing my first feature film.

It is a season of nurturing two very different dreams—four tiny lives growing before my eyes and a story I have carried for years finally making its way onto the page.

Come along for the puppies, the behind-the-scenes moments and the honest journey of creating a life filled with purpose, creativity and plenty of cuddles.

A story of puppies, purpose and pages yet to be written.

Chai resting naturally on a cream blanket

Follow Chai’s Autumn Girls

Willow, Bailey, Orla & Honey

Keep up with Willow, Bailey, Orla and Honey through their weekly photographs, videos, milestones and little moments from life at Bloom & Bark.

Follow Our Story

Follow every little first

The Little Loves Diaries

Eyes opening? Tiny steps? A new little personality appearing? Come back every week to see what Chai’s girls do next. One week, you may see four sleepy newborns. The next, we may be celebrating the moment their eyes begin to open. Soon, you will watch them take their first wobbly steps, discover their first toys and show us the first glimpses of who they may become.

Future diary · Week 2

Our First Week Together

Future diary · Week 3

Wait…Are Her Eyes Opening?

Future diary · Week 4

Four Little Wobbly Walkers

Future diary · Week 5

Meeting Their Little Personalities

Future diary · Week 6

Their First Taste of Puppy Food

Future diary · Week 7

Which Little Love Might Suit You?

Future diary · Week 8

Preparing for Homecoming

Would you like to know when a new Little Loves Diary arrives?

Find your Bloom & Bark match

More Than a Beautiful Photograph

Choosing a puppy should be about much more than colour or the photograph that first catches your eye. As the girls grow, we will share honest observations about their confidence, energy, affection, independence and preferred ways of interacting.

A gentle conversation about your home, rhythm and hopes. There are no perfect answers and this quiz never promises or allocates a puppy.

Puppy life, honestly

The Cuddles, the Growing Pains and Everything Between

Having a puppy can be exciting, overwhelming—and then some! We want families to feel excited, but also prepared. The wonderfully soft moments and the slightly sleepier ones are both part of building a beautiful life together.

Cuddles & companionship

The softest part of the story: trust, closeness and a bond that grows every day.

Walks & adventures

Gentle, age-appropriate discovery grows into a lifetime of shared outings.

Training & consistency

Kind routines, patience and repetition help a little puppy feel secure.

Night-time toilet trips

Broken sleep is normal at first. Calm preparation makes those early nights easier.

Teething

Little teeth explore everything. Safe chews and thoughtful puppy-proofing really matter.

Safe socialisation

Positive, carefully paced introductions help confidence bloom without overwhelm.

Veterinary care

Routine care and a trusted vet are part of protecting your puppy throughout her life.

Insurance & costs

Plan for food, insurance, veterinary care, grooming, training and the unexpected.

Dachshund back care

Healthy weight, safe handling and sensible jumping precautions protect long backs.

Long-term commitment

A puppy is a promise of patience, protection and love for all the years ahead.

A thoughtful promise

Four Little Girls, Four Very Special Families

Only four families will have the opportunity to welcome one of Chai’s girls home.

Please do not take offence if we ask lots of questions or take time to consider whether one of our puppies is the right match for your family. We pride ourselves on finding our puppies the very best homes: homes in which they will be protected, understood and deeply loved.

Our placements are not simply first-come, first-served. We consider each puppy’s developing personality alongside your home, lifestyle and the kind of companionship you are looking for.

We are not only looking for families who will love our puppies. We are looking for homes in which they can truly thrive.

Our health promise

48-hour peace of mind, and a lifetime of care.

  • Veterinary health examination before leaving.
  • Mother receives a health check before puppies are released.
  • Health-tested parents.
  • 48-hour peace-of-mind guarantee. If your independent vet identifies a significant health issue within 48 hours, we will gladly take the puppy back and provide a full refund.

Words From Our Families

★★★★★ 5.0 from 9 verified reviews on Cassandra’s Pets4Homes profile.

Photo shared by Andrew + Victoria with their Pets4Homes review
Cass was amazing, answered all our questions and gave us a great hamper of treats for us take home with the puppy. You could really feel the love for the dogs when we visited them. Would highly recommend X

Andrew + Victoria

5 days ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

Photo shared by Blina I. with their Pets4Homes review
Cassandra was amazing from start to finish. As a first time puppy owner, it was quite overwhelming, she supported me across the entire journey whenever I had questions or worries about taking care of my pup. Most importantly, my puppy is extremely healthy and has the sweetest disposition. Everything was handled with 100% care and I cant recommend her enough!!

Blina I.

1 month ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

Photo shared by Tilly D. with their Pets4Homes review
Cassie was incredible. From start to finish. Even now, I know I can contact her whenever and she’ll be super supportive and helpful. Buying a puppy can be one of the hardest decisions you’ll make. You want to bring home a pup that’s healthy and well loved. We definitely got that with our toy poodle pup. A HUGE thank you to such an incredible breeder. I’d recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone. Our lil one came with a hamper too full of goodies that was such a thoughtful touch. If you’re considering buying from Cassandra, you won’t regret it and it’ll be your best decision. Thank you thank you🙏🏼 WE LOVE our lil pup SO much!! <3

Tilly D.

2 months ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

Photo shared by Mairead M. with their Pets4Homes review
Beautiful experience from start to finish

Mairead M.

2 months ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

Photo shared by Miriam with their Pets4Homes review
Cassandra was lovely to deal with in the process of getting our puppy. She was always friendly, polite and most importantly, open and honest with us. She clearly cares very much about her pets, and the puppies she breeds, and this shows in the puppies themselves. She has been wonderful in keeping in touch and offering advice and guidance whenever needed.

Miriam

8 months ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

Left a five-star rating.

Matt B.

9 months ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

Cassandra was brilliant, provided excellent communication and support, doing everything we needed and more, highly recommend. We are over the moon with our dog, who clearly has been very well handled since birth. Thank you!

Adam W.

10 months ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

Photo shared by Jemima S. with their Pets4Homes review
Amazing breeder, very helpful, all so well looked after, goes above and beyond.

Jemima S.

10 months ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

Photo shared by Daniel F. with their Pets4Homes review
Cassandra was amazing , very helpful and loving lady. Best person to deal with it thank you for everything Cassandra

Daniel F.

10 months ago

Verified Pets4Homes Review

The Pup-Up · A little fun

Which celebrity dog-parent energy are you giving?

Are you polished and particular, quietly devoted, always ready for an adventure—or are you beginning to wonder whether you actually like dogs at all?

Let’s find out.

The Bloom & Bark experience

From Our Village to Your Family

We pride ourselves on giving you the best experience possible—from beginning to end and beyond. Every item below is editable and will only be confirmed when available for this litter.

Thoughtful family and puppy matching

Included with every puppy

Regular photographs and videos

Included with every puppy

Veterinary health check

Included with every puppy

Vaccination information

Included with every puppy

Preventative-care information

Included with every puppy

Early handling and socialisation

Included with every puppy

Grooming introduction

Included with every puppy

Toilet-training foundations

Included with every puppy

Crate or pen introduction

Included with every puppy

Personalised puppy information

Included with every puppy

Homecoming hamper

Included with every puppy

Preparation guidance

Included with every puppy

Concierge shopping assistance

Included with every puppy

Travel support where appropriate

Included with every puppy

Five weeks of Agria insurance where applicable

Included with every puppy

Ongoing breeder support

Included with every puppy

A Bloom & Bark gift

Your First Groom Is On Us.

Included with every puppy

£50 towards your puppy’s first professional groom.

Every Bloom & Bark puppy receives up to £50 towards their first professional grooming appointment, helping them start positive grooming experiences from day one.

  • Applied at your chosen salon
  • Redeemable within 6 months
  • Positive, gentle first experience
  • No paperwork, no fuss

Your puppy journey

Five gentle steps, guided personally from beginning to home.

No pressure, no rush. Just a warm, considered path to the puppy that’s meant for you.

1
Step 01

Meet the puppies

Get to know Willow, Bailey, Orla and Honey and feel your way toward the personality that suits your family.

2
Step 02

Complete our short questionnaire

A few thoughtful questions so we can be sure your chosen puppy is a truly perfect fit.

3
Step 03

Phone or video call

Preferably a video call. Meet your puppy properly, ask anything, and watch them interact in real time.

4
Step 04

Visit or reserve first

Local? Come and visit. Already sure? You’re welcome to reserve with a deposit and visit afterwards.

5
Step 05

Home & lifelong support

We prepare everything for the journey home, and continue supporting you long after collection.

Two ways to reach us

Have a Question First?

Asking a question never begins an application. Choose whichever feels most comfortable.

Ask a General Question

Message Cassandra directly and type your own question—no questionnaire.

Ask on WhatsApp

Prefer Email?

Write to Cassandra in your own time and she will reply personally.

Email Cassandra

Family application

We Would Love to Get to Know You

Placements are application-led. Tell us about your home, your family and what life with your future puppy might look like, and Cassandra will personally be in touch.

Complete Our Short Application on WhatsApp

Tap below and a short, pre-written questionnaire will open in WhatsApp. Simply add your answers and send it directly to Cassandra, who will personally review your application and respond.

  • Takes only a few minutes
  • Personal response from Cassandra
  • No pressure or obligation
  • A reservation is only discussed after we have spoken

With love,
Cassandra and the Bloom & Bark village

Applications open

Four Girls, Four Complete Profiles

Availability is always shown directly from each girl’s current profile status.

Good things to ask

Frequently Asked Questions

When were the puppies born?+

Chai’s four girls were born on 13 September 2026.

When can my puppy come home?+

Chai’s girls were born on 13 September 2026 and will be ready to begin joining their carefully chosen families from 15 November 2026, when they are approximately nine weeks old. Every puppy must be fully ready, confidently eating and veterinary health checked before leaving.

What is included with my puppy?+

Every Bloom & Bark puppy goes home with a generous, thoughtfully prepared puppy pack containing everything needed to make those first days together feel easier. Your puppy will also receive:

  • Veterinary health examination before leaving
  • Health record
  • Microchip
  • Vaccinations where applicable
  • Up-to-date worming schedule
  • Flea treatment
  • Five weeks of free Agria Pet Insurance
  • Food to support the transition into their new home
  • A blanket carrying a familiar scent
  • Care and settling-in guide
  • Toilet and training guidance
  • Ongoing support from Cassandra
  • Access to the Bloom Circle community
  • A £50 gift towards their first professional groom

Your puppy’s first groom is on us. Every Bloom & Bark puppy receives a £50 gift towards their first professional grooming appointment, helping them begin their grooming journey with a gentle and positive experience.

How does the application process work?+

Tell us about your family, home and hopes through our short WhatsApp application. Cassandra will then take time to consider whether one of the girls may suit your life.

Is choosing a favourite the same as reserving her?+

No. A heart simply helps you remember who caught your eye; it does not reserve a puppy.

Are placements first-come, first-served?+

No. Each puppy’s developing personality is considered alongside a family’s home and lifestyle.

Can I apply if I completed Pets4Homes vetting?+

Yes. Bloom & Bark would still love to get to know you personally through the family application.

Can I meet the puppies?+

Visiting arrangements will be shared with suitable applicants when it is safe and appropriate. A video call can usually be arranged sooner.

How are families and puppies matched?+

Cassandra considers confidence, energy, affection and independence alongside the home and companionship each family describes.

Will I receive weekly updates?+

Yes. The Little Loves Diaries will share photographs, videos and milestones every week as the girls grow.

Can Bloom & Bark assist families living abroad?+

Travel support may be possible where appropriate. Please ask Cassandra about your circumstances.

What happens after I apply?+

Your application will be read personally. If there may be a good fit, Cassandra will contact you about the next conversation.

Can a family change its puppy’s name?+

Yes. The litter names belong to this first chapter; future families may choose the name their puppy carries home.

Can coat or eye colour be guaranteed?+

No. Colour, shading, size, eye colour and adult appearance continue to develop and cannot be guaranteed.

Honey sleeping peacefully

The beginning of something beautiful

Could One of Chai’s Little Loves Be Waiting for You?

Four little girls are beginning their story. We are looking for four very special families to continue it.