Dachshunds were bred to go down a badger hole alone and win, and every ounce of that courage survives in the miniature size. Mini Dachshunds are funny, stubborn, deeply loyal little hounds with more personality per pound than anything else we raise.
4 puppies looking for homes right now — raised in our home in Fort Worth.
Miss Pickles is a beautiful silver dapple mini dachshund. She will be ready for her new family at 8 weeks old and be up to date on shots, deworming, flea/heartworm, and come with a 2 year genetic health guarantee.
Miss Noodle is a beautiful silver phantom dapple mini dachshund. She will be ready for her new family at 8 weeks old and be up to date on shots, deworming, flea/heartworm, and come with a 2 year genetic health guarantee.
Mr. Longfellow is a handsome red phantom dapple mini dachshund. He will be ready for his new family at 8 weeks old and be up to date on shots, deworming, flea/heartworm, and come with a 2 year genetic health guarantee.
Mr. Low Rider is a handsome red phantom dapple mini dachshund. He will be ready for his new family at 8 weeks old and be up to date on shots, deworming, flea/heartworm, and come with a 2 year genetic health guarantee.
A Mini Dachshund is not a doodle, and training one is a different experience. They are intelligent but independent — bred to make decisions underground with no human telling them what to do. They will absolutely learn what you ask; they will also weigh whether it is worth their while.
Short, upbeat, food-driven sessions work. Repetition drills bore them. And a Dachshund on a scent has, briefly, no ears at all — a securely fenced yard and a reliable leash matter more with this breed than most.
Behind the stubborn streak is an intensely loyal dog. Many Mini Dachshunds pick a favourite person and follow them everywhere, burrowing under blankets beside them at night.
They were bred to bark underground so hunters could find them, and the voice came along for the ride. Expect an enthusiastic doorbell alarm. Early socialisation and rewarding calm behaviour keep it manageable, but a Dachshund will always be an alert breed.
The long spine that makes a Dachshund a Dachshund also makes intervertebral disc disease the breed's defining health risk. Much of the risk is genetic, but a meaningful part is management, and management is entirely in your hands.
Keep them lean — extra weight is the single worst thing for a Dachshund's back. Discourage jumping on and off furniture; use ramps or steps. Support the chest and hindquarters when you lift, never dangle them by the front end. Use a harness rather than a collar. Owners who do these things consistently give their dog the best odds there are.
Smooth coats are the classic shiny look and need little more than a weekly wipe-down, though they do shed lightly year-round. Long-haired Dachshunds are often a touch calmer and need brushing a couple of times a week. Wire-haired coats are tougher and terrier-ish, and benefit from occasional hand-stripping.
None of the coats are low-shedding, so if allergies are a concern, one of our doodle breeds will be a better match.
Dachshunds have a reputation for being slow to house train, mostly because they are independent rather than unintelligent — and many really dislike going out in rain or cold. Crate training, a strict schedule and generous rewards get there. Just expect it to take a few weeks longer than it would with a doodle.
A morning patrol of the yard to check for squirrels, breakfast, and a long nap buried under a blanket. A sniff-heavy walk in the afternoon, a few loud announcements about the mail carrier, and an evening spent glued to their favourite person — preferably under the covers.
The things families actually ask us before they choose a mini dachshund.
Typically $1,800–$2,800 depending on coat type and colour. Current pricing is listed on each available puppy.
By the breed standard, a miniature is 11 lbs or under as an adult and stands about 5–6 inches at the shoulder. Some pet minis finish a little heavier — often called "tweenies" — and are just as lovely.
Yes, moderately. Smooth coats shed lightly year-round and long coats shed a little more. They are not a low-shedding breed, so allergy-sensitive families usually do better with a doodle.
The breed is predisposed to intervertebral disc disease. Keeping your dog lean, discouraging jumping off furniture, using a harness instead of a collar, and supporting the back when lifting substantially reduce the risk.
They have a reputation for it, mostly because they are independent. Crate training, a strict schedule and generous rewards get there — just expect it to take longer than it would with a doodle.
Yes. They were bred to bark underground so the hunter could locate them, and they have a surprisingly big voice. It is manageable with early training, but they will always be an alert breed.
They bond closely with families and do well with older, respectful children. Their long backs make them easy to injure if picked up wrong, so we recommend close supervision with little ones.
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Read the guide →Real reviews from the homes our puppies grew up into.
Kali Kamody was completely transparent, providing full health clearances and answering all our questions. Our puppy arrived healthy, well-socialized, and with such a gentle, loving temperament.
She is the best-mannered little companion, endlessly lovable, always happy, and truly the easiest pup we've ever trained.
Baker has given us SO much joy, and he is definitely a therapy dog for all of us. He is incredibly loyal, and he loves everyone he meets.
Call or text us today — we'll talk puppies, answer every question, and help you find the doodle of your dreams.
