FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO IOWA
Iowa's commercial kennels ship Dachshund puppies to pet stores in a dozen states, and Iowa families know what those kennels look like. HonestPet works the other way: vetted breeders who raise Miniature Dachshund litters in their own living rooms, parent health records you can read, and free ground delivery to any Iowa address, from a Beaverdale bungalow to an Ankeny two-story to an acreage outside Cedar Rapids.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Iowa.
THE HONESTPET DIFFERENCE
Buying a puppy online takes trust. Here's what you can count on when you work with us.
A Dachshund raised in a kennel barn learns that every sound is a threat; one raised in a kitchen learns that most sounds are supper. Our breeders raise litters at home, around kids, the doorbell, and the dishwasher, so your puppy settles into an East Village apartment, a Waukee subdivision, or a farmhouse outside Pella 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 downtown Des Moines condo, a bolder one for a Johnston family with a fenced yard and a mole problem it would like solved.
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. Iowa families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or another nearby airport, and the drive is a reasonable one from most of our breeders.
Des Moines metro counties: Polk · Dallas · Warren
Delivery regions: Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Ames, Des Moines, Waterloo, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport. Des Moines metro counties: Polk, Dallas, Warren.Pins mark where we deliver:Des Moines metro countiesregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in Beaverdale, the East Village, and Sherman Hill, and in communities like West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Davenport, Bettendorf, Dubuque, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Sioux City, and Council Bluffs. Wherever you are in Iowa, we'll find a route that works.
Check the Forecast for Your Dachshund's Arrival in Iowa
Iowa Weather Forecast loads as you scroll.
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.
We couldn't load today's listings. Please refresh, or browse all available puppies below.
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 take an Iowa winter and a humid July in stride as long as there's a couch at the end of the day. Smooth coats want a sweater from November on; 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 Iowa apartment or HOA, small enough for an airline carrier, and light enough to carry across an icy driveway in January or onto the State Fair grounds in August, which spares their backs and your patience.
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 jog. On nice days they'll happily do a slow lap of Gray's Lake or nose around the Raccoon River dog park; in a January cold snap, a sweater, booties, 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 Iowa 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 Iowa, carrier under the seat. Either way, our team sets the date with you and sends updates from departure until the puppy is home.
Ground delivery suits Dachshunds, and Iowa is a reasonable drive. A snug crate in a climate-controlled vehicle is a den dog's happy place, and most sleep along I-80 or I-35 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 Iowa.
A flat $799 to any airport we serve for Iowa. Your puppy rides in the cabin in a soft carrier at the nanny's feet, never in cargo, so the winter cold-weather embargoes airlines place 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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa requires by 6 months and most vets give around 3 to 4, 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. Most families choose free ground delivery to their door. Flight nanny delivery is also available into Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities, Sioux City, and Omaha for Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa, 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 Iowa 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 Iowa, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, and Central Iowa | Des Moines International (DSM) |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and Dubuque | The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) |
| Davenport, Bettendorf, and the Quad Cities | Quad Cities International (MLI), just across the river in Moline |
| Sioux City and Northwest Iowa | Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) |
| Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa | Eppley Airfield (OMA), just across the river in Omaha |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners have a story for every walk, and Iowa walks have a lot of weather in them. As our Iowa families send State Fair 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.
IOWA QUESTIONS
The questions Iowa Dachshund families ask most, from how we differ from the state's kennels to city licensing, digging, and airport pickups.
Legally, yes. Iowa has no statewide ban on pet store puppy sales, and a 2017 state preemption law keeps cities from passing their own. Because Iowa is also one of the largest commercial-breeding states in the country, store Dachshunds here often come from very large kennels nearby. What a store can't show you is the mother, the home, or the breeder's health testing. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Iowa families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds in their homes and share all of that up front.
Both, with a note for each. In a downtown Des Moines apartment or an East Village loft, Minis are small, clean, and under any weight limit, but they bark at hallway noise unless trained early. In a Waukee 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. There's no statewide dog license in Iowa, but Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, and most other cities issue their own and want a current rabies certificate first. Statewide, every dog must be vaccinated against rabies by 6 months. Your city clerk or animal control page lists fees, which run lower for spayed and neutered dogs.
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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
