FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO COLORADO
Colorado's new pet store law is taking breeder puppies out of store windows, and a Miniature Dachshund was never meant to be bought through glass anyway. HonestPet matches Colorado families with vetted breeders who raise Dachshund litters at home, and every puppy arrives vet-checked, microchipped, and delivered free by ground to any Colorado address, from a Wash Park bungalow to a Castle Rock two-story to a mountain house in Breckenridge.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Colorado.
THE HONESTPET DIFFERENCE
Buying a puppy online takes trust. Here's what you can count on when you work with us.
A Dachshund sorts the world into "fine" and "bark at it" during its first eight weeks, so those weeks should happen in a living room. Our breeders raise litters at home, around kids, the doorbell, and the dishwasher, so your puppy settles into a RiNo loft, a Highlands Ranch colonial, or a house at 8,000 feet in Evergreen without sounding the alarm at every elk.
Our breeders begin Early Neurological Stimulation when puppies are three days old and follow Puppy Culture practices until they’re ready to join their new families. Short, gentle daily handling helps puppies become more comfortable with new experiences as they grow.
Most of our puppies’ parents are DNA tested. Each puppy’s listing identifies the DNA testing status of both mom and dad, so you can review this information before choosing your puppy.
Smooth, longhaired, or wirehaired, we'll tell you which puppy fits your life, not just the one you first picked. A calm pup for a Capitol Hill condo, a bolder one for a Fort Collins family that's on a trail every weekend and has a prairie dog town behind the house.
Every puppy comes with a 10-year genetic health guarantee and a digital copy of their vet and vaccine records.
Message our Care360 Team at 10 weeks or 10 years. We stay in touch with our families for the life of the dog.
STATEWIDE DELIVERY
Every HonestPet Dachshund comes from a vetted breeder who raises puppies at home, never a pet store or a broker. Colorado families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to DIA or another nearby airport, and we deliver to the mountain towns, not just the Front Range.
Front Range counties: Denver · Jefferson · Arapahoe · Adams · Douglas · Boulder
Delivery regions: Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, Breckenridge, Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango. Front Range counties: Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas, Boulder.Pins mark where we deliver:Front Range countiesregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in the Highlands, Wash Park, RiNo, and Capitol Hill, and in communities like Littleton, Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Arvada, Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Grand Junction, Breckenridge, and Durango. Wherever you are in Colorado, we'll find a route that works.
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AVAILABLE NOW
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ABOUT THE BREED
A Miniature Dachshund is 11 pounds or less of courage, curiosity, and stubborn devotion. Bred to go to ground after badgers, they're bold, nosy, and glued to their people, and they take Colorado's dry air and altitude in stride without any adjustment period at all. Smooth coats want a sweater on snowy mornings; wirehaired and longhaired pups are a bit hardier on the trail.
Our Miniature Dachshunds finish between 8 and 11 pounds. That's under the pet limit in any Denver apartment or Colorado HOA, small enough to sit on a brewery patio bench, and light enough to lift into the back of the Subaru or carry across a snowy trailhead lot, which spares their backs.
Smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired Dachshunds each have different grooming needs. All shed; choose a coat you can care for rather than expecting a hypoallergenic dog.
Dachshunds can be affectionate family companions. Supervise play with children, teach gentle handling, and support their chest and hindquarters when lifting them to protect their long backs.
Smart and independent, Dachshunds do best with short, consistent training sessions and positive reinforcement. Start early with potty routines and calm responses to hallway noises.
A Mini Dachshund needs two short walks and something to sniff, not a fourteener. On weekends they'll happily do the Cherry Creek Trail or the flat lower loop at Chautauqua at their own pace. Two Colorado rules: keep them leashed near prairie dog towns, because a Dachshund will go down a hole on instinct and that's where rattlesnakes rest, and carry water, since the sun and dry air are intense at this altitude.
Dachshunds bond closely with their people and enjoy being part of daily life. Build up time alone gradually, and arrange care and walks when you will be away for long stretches.
HOW IT WORKS
Browse available puppies today. Not sure which one? Tell us about your home and lifestyle, and we'll point you in the right direction.
Call, text, or email us using the contact details below. We'll set up a video call so you can see your puppy move around and ask anything you want.
A $349 deposit holds your puppy and goes toward the total price.
Choose flight nanny delivery, pickup at the breeder, or ground transport. We'll work out the details with you.
Your puppy arrives as early as 8 weeks old with their digital records, a starter bag of food, and a blanket that smells like their littermates.
GETTING YOUR PUPPY HOME
Most Colorado families take free ground delivery straight to the front door. If you'd rather fly, a flight nanny can bring your Dachshund in the cabin to one of five Colorado airports, carrier under the seat. Either way, our team confirms the date with you and sends updates until the puppy is home.
Ground delivery suits Dachshunds, and our drivers plan the Colorado route around the puppy and the weather: a snug crate in a climate-controlled vehicle, water-and-potty stops along I-70 or I-25, and a close eye on mountain conditions when the destination is above the Front Range. Den dogs sleep through most of it and arrive at your door rather than an airport curb.
Prefer to meet first? When the breeder's location and schedule line up, HonestPet can set up an in-person visit before your Dachshund heads to Colorado.
A flat $799 to any Colorado airport we serve. Your puppy rides in the cabin in a soft carrier at the nanny's feet, never in cargo, so neither summer heat nor winter cold embargoes on checked pets apply. The nanny hands your puppy to you at arrivals.
Not sure which option fits? Send us a message and we'll help you sort it out.
HEALTH FIRST
Dachshunds have their own health considerations, especially their long backs. We’re working toward having all of our breeders complete screening relevant to their breed. Testing varies by parent; ask to review available results for the parents of any puppy you’re considering, and talk with your vet about ongoing care.
Ask about the parents’ back-health history and discuss Dachshund spine care with your vet. Keeping your dog lean, using ramps, and limiting jumping can help protect their back; a screening result is not a guarantee against future back problems.
Ask which eye examinations or genetic testing results are available for the parents of your puppy. Results and screening coverage vary by parent, so review the individual records rather than assuming every dog has had the same tests.
Ask about any available veterinary findings for the parents’ knees and movement. Your own vet can check your puppy’s gait and joints and help you choose exercise that suits their short legs and long back.
Review any available heart-screening records with our team and your vet. Parent results vary; ask what was checked, when it was checked, and what the findings mean for the puppy you are considering.
Small dogs need regular dental care. Ask your vet about your puppy’s teeth and bite, and introduce gentle tooth brushing early. Ongoing dental care remains important after the puppy’s first exam.
Each puppy’s listing identifies the DNA testing status of both mom and dad. Ask to review the available parent health and genetic records before reserving a puppy; testing is not identical across every breeder or parent.
Every puppy headed to Colorado gets a full exam from a licensed vet before departure: heart and lungs, eyes, ears, teeth, and skin, plus a careful look at the spine, hips, and gait in a breed with a back this long. The vet issues a health certificate for interstate travel, and the exam goes into the puppy's digital records for your Colorado vet.
Each puppy is current on core vaccines for their age and dewormed on a regular schedule since their first weeks. Your vet will finish the series, including the rabies vaccine Denver and most Colorado cities require for licensing by 4 months, talk through rattlesnake avoidance and leptospirosis if you hike the foothills, and cover Dachshund back care: keep them lean, add a ramp to the couch, and no jumping out of the car. Every puppy is microchipped, and we'll help you register the chip in your name.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Prices vary by puppy. See each available puppy’s listing for the current price, and ask our team to explain the total before reserving. Every puppy comes with a vet exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, a microchip, digital records, lifetime training and support, and free ground delivery to your home.
Yes. Most families choose free ground delivery to their door. Flight nanny delivery is also available into Denver International, Colorado Springs, Northern Colorado Regional in Loveland, Grand Junction, and Durango, depending on route and availability, and a Miniature Dachshund puppy fits easily in an in-cabin carrier.
Yes. Smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired Dachshunds all shed, and their grooming needs differ. No dog is fully hypoallergenic. If allergies are a concern, talk with our team about the individual puppy and coat type before deciding.
Miniature Dachshunds weigh 11 pounds or less fully grown. Our Miniature Dachshunds typically finish between 8 and 11 pounds; review the individual puppy’s estimated adult size with our team.
Your puppy comes home with a starter bag of food, a blanket that smells like their littermates, a toy, microchip details, and a digital copy of their vet and vaccine records.
Pick an available puppy then send us an inquiry. After we talk, a $349 deposit holds your puppy. The balance is due before go-home day.
Parent testing varies by breeder and by dog. Review the available DNA testing status and health records for the puppy’s mom and dad with our team. Every puppy receives a veterinary exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and a microchip before going home; your vet can help you plan ongoing Dachshund back and joint care.
Each breeder may have a different preferred puppy food, so we provide the specific brand and formula your puppy is currently eating to help make the transition to your home as smooth as possible. If you decide to switch foods, we recommend transitioning gradually to help avoid digestive upset.
Our puppies go home at 8 weeks old.
Still have questions? See our full FAQ or send us a message.
THE JOURNEY HOME
Most Colorado families take free ground delivery to the door. If you'd rather your puppy fly, a flight nanny can bring your Dachshund in the cabin to one of five Colorado airports, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Denver, Aurora, Boulder, and the metro area | Denver International (DEN) |
| Colorado Springs, Monument, and Pueblo | Colorado Springs Airport (COS) |
| Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) |
| Grand Junction and the Western Slope | Grand Junction Regional (GJT) |
| Durango and the Four Corners | Durango–La Plata County (DRO) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners are generous with photos and short on restraint, which suits us. As our Colorado families send trailhead photos and first-powder-day updates, we post them here.
"HonestPet brought my Skye safely. The process was smooth, and they care about the animals. Best transport company!"
Sarah M.
"Damon and Chelsea are amazing. Great with our kids and animals. The wait was worth it, and we love our larger family. Thanks so much!"
Michael T.
"Super helpful, communicative, and speedy! They delivered my dog right to my doorstep. A 10/10 experience!"
Jennifer K.
"Recommending HonestPet to everyone! Amazing experience. Our vet was impressed by how healthy our puppy is. Thank you!"
David L.
COLORADO QUESTIONS
The questions Colorado Dachshund families ask most, from the new pet store law and altitude to city licensing and prairie dogs.
Not for much longer, and in many cities not at all. Colorado passed a statewide law in 2026 ending the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in pet stores, and Denver, Aurora, Fort Collins, and more than 20 other cities had already banned it locally. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Colorado families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home, show you the parents, and coordinate delivery to your door.
Yes, with two caveats. Minis are small, clean, and content in a LoHi one-bedroom, and they clear every building weight limit in the city. But Dachshunds bark at hallway noise unless you train them early, and their long backs don't love stairs, so favor an elevator building or a ground-floor unit and add a ramp to the couch. Denver's parks make the daily walks easy, and altitude is a non-issue for a dog this close to the ground.
It depends on the city. There's no statewide dog license in Colorado; Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, and most other cities issue their own and want a current rabies certificate first. Your city's animal services page lists fees, which run lower for spayed and neutered dogs.
Once your Dachshund is reserved, HonestPet coordinates the trip from the breeder's home to yours. The puppy gets a final vet check and a travel health certificate, then rides to Colorado in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny to DIA or the airport nearest you. We confirm the schedule with you and send updates along the way.
Flights to Colorado typically run 2 to 3 hours, depending on the breeder's location and which airport you choose. Your Dachshund stays in a carrier at the nanny's feet the entire time and never flies as cargo.
Sometimes, yes. When the breeder's location and schedule allow, HonestPet can arrange a visit so you can meet your puppy, and often the parents, before delivery. Because our breeders are in different areas and we protect their privacy, visits are arranged one family at a time rather than offered as drop-in appointments.
Call us with questions about any puppy, delivery to Colorado, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
