FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO DELAWARE
Delaware became the tenth state to end pet store puppy sales in 2026, and a Miniature Dachshund was never meant to be bought through glass anyway. HonestPet matches Delaware families with vetted breeders who raise Dachshund litters at home, and every puppy arrives vet-checked, microchipped, and delivered free by ground to any Delaware address, from a Trolley Square rowhome to a Middletown two-story to a beach house in Lewes.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Delaware.
THE HONESTPET DIFFERENCE
Buying a puppy online takes trust. Here's what you can count on when you work with us.
A Dachshund decides what deserves a bark in its first eight weeks, so those weeks should happen in a home. Our breeders raise litters in their living rooms, around kids, the doorbell, and the dishwasher, so your puppy settles into a Hockessin colonial, a Newark townhouse, or a villa in a 55-plus community outside Rehoboth without sounding the alarm at every neighbor.
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 Riverfront condo in Wilmington, a bolder one for a Bear family with a fenced yard and a groundhog under the deck.
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. Delaware is a short drive for us, so free ground delivery to your door is the easy choice; a flight nanny into Philadelphia, BWI, or Salisbury is available if you'd rather.
New Castle County communities: Wilmington · Newark · Hockessin · Bear · Middletown
Delivery regions: Wilmington, Hockessin, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach. New Castle County communities: Wilmington, Newark, Hockessin, Bear, Middletown.Pins mark where we deliver:New Castle County communitiesregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in Trolley Square and on the Riverfront, and in communities like Greenville, Hockessin, Newark, Bear, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, and Millsboro. Wherever you are in the First State, 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 loyalty. Bred to go to ground after badgers, they're bold, nosy, and glued to their people, and they're as content in a Wilmington rowhome as in a single-story villa at the beach, where no stairs at all is exactly what their backs prefer. Smooth coats want a sweater in January; longhaired and wirehaired pups are a bit hardier on the shore wind.
Our Miniature Dachshunds finish between 8 and 11 pounds. That's under the pet limit in any Delaware condo association or 55-plus community, small enough for a beach wagon or a golf cart basket, and light enough to carry up the stairs of a Wilmington rowhome, which you'll do to protect 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 a good sniff, not a hike. On nice days they'll happily do the flat Wilmington Riverwalk at their pace, and the Rehoboth boardwalk in the off-season, when dogs are welcome, is the best day of their year. Check for ticks after any tall grass, since Lyme is common across Delaware and a dog this low brushes everything.
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
Nearly all Delaware 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 three airports serving Delaware, carrier under the seat. Either way, our team sets the date with you and keeps you posted until the puppy is home.
Ground delivery is the natural choice for Delaware, and Dachshunds are made for it. A snug crate in a climate-controlled vehicle is a den dog's happy place, and most sleep down Route 1 with a stretch-and-potty stop or two. Puppies arrive at your door, not 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 Delaware.
A flat $799 to any airport we serve for Delaware. Your puppy rides in the cabin in a soft carrier at the nanny's feet, never in cargo, and is handed to you in person 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 Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware requires for every dog, which you'll need for the statewide license at 6 months, start tick and heartworm prevention since both are common here, and talk you through Dachshund back care: keep them lean, add a ramp to the couch, and carry them on stairs. 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. Nearly all families choose free ground delivery to their door. Flight nanny delivery is also available into Philadelphia for New Castle County, BWI for Kent County, and Salisbury for the beaches, 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 Delaware 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 three airports serving Delaware, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Wilmington, Newark, Hockessin, and New Castle County | Philadelphia International (PHL), about 30 minutes north |
| Dover, Smyrna, and Kent County | Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) or Philadelphia International (PHL) |
| Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, and Sussex County | Salisbury Regional (SBY), about 45 minutes southwest across the Maryland line |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners document everything, and in Delaware half of it happens on the boardwalk. As our Delaware families send beach photos and first-off-season-walk 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.
DELAWARE QUESTIONS
The questions Delaware Dachshund families ask most, from the new pet store law and the statewide license to beach rules and retirement communities.
Not anymore. In 2026, Delaware became the tenth state to pass a law ending the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in pet stores, so as it takes effect, a breeder-raised Dachshund can't come from a store. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Delaware families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home, show you the parents, and coordinate delivery to your door.
Yes to both, with one note for each. In a rowhome, the steep stairs are exactly what a Dachshund's back shouldn't take, so plan to carry your pup and add a ramp to the couch. In a single-story 55-plus villa, there are no stairs at all, which is ideal; just check the association's weight limit, which a Mini clears easily. Either way, Dachshunds bark at the door unless trained early.
Yes. Delaware is one of the few states with a single statewide dog license, issued through the Office of Animal Welfare and required once your Dachshund turns 6 months. The application wants a current rabies certificate, licenses are sold online in one-year or multi-year terms, and spayed and neutered dogs pay less.
Once your Dachshund is reserved, HonestPet schedules the trip from the breeder's home to yours. The puppy gets a final vet check and a travel health certificate, then rides to Delaware in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny to Philadelphia or the airport nearest you. We confirm the timing with you and keep you updated.
Flights serving Delaware are short, usually 1 to 2 hours, depending on the breeder's location. Your Dachshund stays in a carrier at the nanny's feet the entire time and never flies as cargo. For most families, ground delivery is just as fast door to door.
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 Delaware, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
