FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO ILLINOIS
Chicago is an elevator city, and a Miniature Dachshund's back thanks you for it. HonestPet matches Illinois families with vetted breeders who raise Dachshund litters at home, and every puppy arrives vet-checked, microchipped, and delivered free by ground to any Illinois address, whether that's a Lakeview walk-up, a Naperville two-story, or a farmhouse outside Champaign.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Illinois.
THE HONESTPET DIFFERENCE
Buying a puppy online takes trust. Here's what you can count on when you work with us.
Dachshunds are alarm systems with legs, and the ones raised in a busy home learn what to ignore. Our breeders raise litters in their living rooms, so puppies arrive used to garbage trucks, vacuums, and a houseful of kids, which makes an "L" train rumbling past a Logan Square apartment just background noise.
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 match you with the puppy that suits your routine, not just the cutest listing. A mellow pup for a Gold Coast high-rise, a more spirited one for a Peoria family with a fenced yard and a rabbit problem.
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. Illinois families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to a nearby airport, and a Mini Dachshund is small enough to ride comfortably either way, even in January.
Chicagoland counties: Cook · DuPage · Lake · Will · Kane · McHenry
Delivery regions: Rockford, Chicago, Moline, Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Springfield, Metro East, Carbondale. Chicagoland counties: Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry.Pins mark where we deliver:Chicagoland countiesregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Hyde Park, and Andersonville, and in communities like Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Hinsdale, Schaumburg, Rockford, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Champaign. Wherever you are in Illinois, we'll find a route that works.
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AVAILABLE NOW
These puppies are ready to reserve today. Tap any puppy for more photos, a look at their parents, and their go-home date. Listings update the moment a puppy is spoken for, so if one catches your eye, don't wait too long to ask about them.
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Browse all Miniature Dachshund puppies →ABOUT THE BREED
A Miniature Dachshund is 11 pounds or less of brains, nerve, and nose. Bred to work badgers underground, they're bold, funny, and devoted, and they consider a heated blanket in February the whole point of living indoors. Smooth coats need a sweater from Thanksgiving to April; longhaired and wirehaired pups run a little warmer, but all three need booties on salted sidewalks.
Our Miniature Dachshunds finish between 8 and 11 pounds. That's under the pet limit in any Chicago high-rise, small enough for a carrier on the CTA, and light enough to carry across a snowy parking lot or up three flights of a greystone, 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 a couple of short walks and something to sniff, not a lakefront run. When it warms up, the Lakefront Trail at their pace is plenty; in winter, a Chicago snowfall is deeper than their legs, so keep walks short and let hallway fetch count. Watch the squirrels in Lincoln Park, since a Dachshund's prey drive is bigger than its body.
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 Illinois 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 eight Illinois airports, carrier under the seat. Either way, our team sets the date with you and keeps you updated from departure to arrival.
Ground delivery is our preferred way to bring a Dachshund to Illinois, and the breed agrees. A snug crate in a climate-controlled vehicle is where a den dog wants to be, and most sleep through I-55 or I-80 with a couple of stretch-and-potty stops. Puppies arrive at your door rather than an airport curb.
Want to meet in person? When the breeder's location and schedule line up, HonestPet can set up a visit before your Dachshund heads to Illinois.
A flat $799 to any Illinois airport we serve. Your puppy rides in the cabin in a soft carrier at the nanny's feet, never in cargo, so the winter cold-weather embargoes on checked pets don't 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 Illinois gets a nose-to-tail 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 certificate of veterinary inspection for the trip, and the exam goes into the puppy's digital records so your Illinois vet has the full history.
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 shot Illinois requires by 4 months, and talk you through Dachshund back care: keep them lean, add a ramp to the couch and bed, and skip the stairs where you can. Every puppy is microchipped, and we'll help you register the chip in your name, which also makes the Chicago and Cook County paperwork easier.
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 O'Hare, Midway, Rockford, the Quad Cities, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Champaign, 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 Illinois families take free ground delivery to the door. If you'd prefer your puppy fly, a flight nanny can bring your Dachshund in the cabin to one of eight Illinois airports, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Chicago, the North Side, and the northwest suburbs | O'Hare International (ORD) |
| Chicago's South Side and the southwest suburbs | Chicago Midway (MDW) |
| Rockford and Northern Illinois | Chicago Rockford International (RFD) |
| Moline, Rock Island, and the Quad Cities | Quad Cities International (MLI) |
| Peoria and the Illinois River Valley | General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International (PIA) |
| Bloomington-Normal | Central Illinois Regional (BMI) |
| Springfield and the Capital Region | Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI) |
| Champaign-Urbana and East Central Illinois | Willard Airport (CMI) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund people love to talk about their Dachshunds, which works out well for everyone. As our Illinois families send lakefront photos and first-snow-in-a-sweater 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.
ILLINOIS QUESTIONS
The questions Illinois Dachshund families ask most, from the pet store law and Chicago winters to licensing and airport pickups.
No. Since February 2022, Illinois pet stores can only offer dogs and cats from shelters and rescues, so a breeder-raised Dachshund can't come from a store. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Illinois families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home, show you the parents, and coordinate delivery to your door.
Yes, and the city's elevator buildings are a bonus for a breed that shouldn't do stairs. Minis are small, clean, and content in a Streeterville studio, and they clear any building weight limit. The honest caveat: Dachshunds bark at hallway noise unless you train them early, so start on day one. In winter, a sweater, booties, and short walks are all they need.
Illinois leaves licensing to counties and cities. In Chicago, every dog 4 months and older needs a city license, and Cook County requires a rabies tag that doubles as county registration; many other towns have their own tags. Everywhere, you'll need a current rabies certificate, which state law requires by 4 months.
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 Illinois in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny to your nearest airport. We confirm the schedule with you and send updates along the way.
Flights into Illinois are short, about 1 to 2 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 individually rather than offered as drop-in appointments.
Call us with questions about any puppy, delivery to Illinois, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
