FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO INDIANA
Indiana's commercial kennels produce more Dachshund puppies than almost any state, and most end up in pet stores far from here. Ours don't. HonestPet connects Indiana families only with vetted breeders who raise Miniature Dachshund litters in their own homes, and every puppy arrives vet-checked, microchipped, and delivered free by ground to any Indiana address, from a Broad Ripple bungalow to a Carmel two-story to a farmhouse outside Bloomington.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Indiana.
THE HONESTPET DIFFERENCE
Buying a puppy online takes trust. Here's what you can count on when you work with us.
The difference between a Dachshund raised in a kennel barn and one raised in a kitchen shows up the first time the doorbell rings. Our breeders raise litters at home, around kids, the vacuum, and the UPS truck, so your puppy arrives ready for a Fountain Square apartment, a Fishers subdivision, or a lake house in Culver instead of treating every sound as an invasion.
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, even if it isn't the one you first picked. A calm pup for a downtown Indianapolis condo, a bolder one for a Zionsville family with a big yard and a groundhog that needs supervising.
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. Indiana families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to a nearby airport, and for most of the state the drive is one of our shortest.
Central Indiana counties: Marion · Hamilton · Hendricks · Johnson · Hancock
Delivery regions: Valparaiso, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Bloomington, Evansville. Central Indiana counties: Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Hancock.Pins mark where we deliver:Central Indiana countiesregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Meridian-Kessler, and Irvington, and in communities like Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Westfield, Noblesville, Greenwood, Avon, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Valparaiso, Lafayette, Bloomington, and Evansville. Wherever you are in Indiana, 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 loyalty, nerve, and nose. Bred to follow badgers underground, they're brave, stubborn, and funny, and they'd rather be on your lap than anywhere else, which makes a Hoosier winter easy. Smooth coats want a sweater by November; longhaired and wirehaired pups are a bit hardier, and all three will dig a yard if you let them.
Our Miniature Dachshunds finish between 8 and 11 pounds. That's under the pet limit in any Indiana apartment or HOA, small enough for an airline carrier, and light enough to carry down the deck steps and across an icy driveway in January, 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 investigate, not a jog. On nice days they'll happily do the Monon Trail at their pace or a dog-friendly beach at Indiana Dunes; in a January cold snap, a sweater and a quick loop are plenty. Fence the yard well, since a Dachshund will dig under one, and check for ticks after any time in tall grass.
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 Indiana 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 airports serving Indiana, carrier under the seat. Either way, our team sets the date with you and keeps you posted until the puppy is home.
Indiana is one of our shortest ground routes, and Dachshunds are made for it. A snug crate in a climate-controlled vehicle is a den dog's happy place, and most sleep through the trip with a stretch-and-potty stop or two. Puppies arrive at your door rather than an airport curb.
Want to meet your puppy first? When the breeder's location and schedule line up, HonestPet can set up an in-person visit before your Dachshund heads to Indiana.
A flat $799 to any airport we serve in Indiana. 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 Indiana gets a complete 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 Indiana 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 shot Indiana requires by 3 months, start tick prevention since Lyme is spreading south through the state, and talk you through Dachshund back care: keep them lean, add a ramp to the couch and bed, 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. Most families choose free ground delivery to their door. Flight nanny delivery is also available into Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville, and Chicago Midway for Northwest Indiana, 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 Indiana 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 airports serving Indiana, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, and Central Indiana | Indianapolis International (IND) |
| Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne International (FWA) |
| South Bend, Elkhart, and Michiana | South Bend International (SBN) |
| Evansville and Southwest Indiana | Evansville Regional (EVV) |
| Valparaiso, Crown Point, and Northwest Indiana | Chicago Midway (MDW), just across the state line |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners are the best storytellers we know, mostly because the dogs give them material. As our Indiana families send backyard photos and first-snow 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.
INDIANA QUESTIONS
The questions Indiana Dachshund families ask most, from the 2024 pet store law and kennel country to licensing and digging.
Legally, yes. A 2024 Indiana law allows registered pet stores to sell puppies from breeders that meet state care standards, and it voided the local bans Carmel, Bloomington, Valparaiso, and about 20 other communities had passed. Dachshunds are a staple of Indiana's large kennels, and a store still can't show you the mother, the home, or the breeder's health testing. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Indiana families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home and share all of that up front.
Both, with a note for each. In a Mass Ave apartment or a Broad Ripple duplex, Minis are small, clean, and under any weight limit, but they bark at hallway noise unless trained early. In a Westfield yard, they're busy and happy, but they dig, so check the fence line, and their backs don't love deck stairs, so add a ramp. Either way they'll end the day under a blanket.
It depends on the city. Indiana doesn't issue a statewide dog license, but many cities, including Fort Wayne and Evansville, require an annual license, and others use the rabies tag as registration. Statewide, every dog must be vaccinated against rabies by 3 months, and that certificate is what any license office will ask for. Check your city or county animal control page.
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 Indiana in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny to the airport nearest you. We confirm the timing with you and send updates along the way.
Flights into Indiana 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.
In some cases, 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 Indiana, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
