FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO LOUISIANA
Every February the Krewe of Barkus rolls through the French Quarter, and the Dachshunds in costume outnumber most other breeds. HonestPet matches Louisiana families with vetted breeders who raise Miniature Dachshund litters at home, and every puppy arrives vet-checked, microchipped, and delivered free by ground to any Louisiana address, from an Uptown shotgun to a Mandeville two-story to a camp on the bayou outside Houma.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Louisiana.
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 kitchen. Our breeders raise litters at home, around kids, the doorbell, and a pot on the stove, so your puppy settles into a Mid-City double, a Prairieville subdivision, or a house with a big porch in Lafayette 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 Warehouse District condo, a bolder one for a Covington family with a fenced yard and an armadillo that visits at night.
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. Louisiana families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or another nearby airport, whether you're south of I-10 or up in Shreveport.
Greater New Orleans parishes: Orleans · Jefferson · St. Tammany · St. Bernard
Delivery regions: Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Mandeville, New Orleans, Houma. Greater New Orleans parishes: Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard.Pins mark where we deliver:Greater New Orleans parishesregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families Uptown, in the Garden District, Mid-City, Bywater, and Lakeview, and in communities like Metairie, Kenner, Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Zachary, Lafayette, Youngsville, Lake Charles, Houma, Alexandria, Shreveport, and Monroe. Wherever you are in Louisiana, 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 nerve, nose, and loyalty, bred to go underground after badgers and now mostly devoted to your lap and whatever's on the stove. They're bold, stubborn, and funny, and they handle Louisiana's humidity with a cool floor and the air conditioning on. Smooth coats are the natural choice here; longhaired and wirehaired pups do fine with a summer trim.
Our Miniature Dachshunds finish between 8 and 11 pounds. That's under the pet limit in any Louisiana apartment or HOA, small enough for a carrier if a hurricane sends you up I-55, and light enough to carry up the steps of a raised house, which you'll do, because those steps are exactly what a Dachshund's back shouldn't take twice a day.
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 run. In summer, go early and late, since a dog this low rides inches above hot pavement; the rest of the year, Audubon Park at their pace or the Lafitte Greenway is plenty. Two Louisiana rules: keep them leashed near canals and bayous, where alligators have taken small dogs, and never skip heartworm prevention, because Louisiana's rates are among the highest in the country.
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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. They're den dogs, so a snug crate in an air-conditioned vehicle is where they want to be, and most sleep down I-55 or I-10 with a few shaded water-and-potty stops. Puppies 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 Louisiana.
A flat $799 to any Louisiana airport we serve. Your puppy rides in the cabin in a soft carrier at the nanny's feet, never in cargo, so summer heat restrictions on checked pets don't apply. The nanny meets you at arrivals and hands your puppy over.
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana requires for every dog, usually at 3 to 4 months, start heartworm prevention at that very first visit since the mosquitoes never stop, and talk you through Dachshund back care: keep them lean, add a ramp to the couch, and carry them up the porch steps. 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 New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport, 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana airports, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| New Orleans, Metairie, and the Northshore | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
| Baton Rouge and the Capital Region | Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) |
| Lafayette and Acadiana | Lafayette Regional (LFT) |
| Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana | Lake Charles Regional (LCH) |
| Shreveport, Bossier City, and North Louisiana | Shreveport Regional (SHV) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners never run short of material, and the costumes alone could fill this page. As our Louisiana families send porch photos and parade-season 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.
LOUISIANA QUESTIONS
The questions Louisiana Dachshund families ask most, from raised-house steps and heartworm to parish licensing and hurricane season.
Louisiana has no statewide ban on pet store puppy sales, so you'll still see Dachshund puppies in some store windows, most of them shipped in from large out-of-state kennels. 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 Louisiana families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home, show you the parents, and deliver to your door.
Both, with a note for each. In an Uptown shotgun half or a Warehouse District condo, Minis are small, clean, and under any weight limit, but they bark at hallway noise unless trained early. In a raised house, the front steps are a daily hazard for a long back, so plan to carry your pup up and down and add a ramp to the couch. In summer, walks happen before the heat and after it.
It depends on the parish. There's no statewide dog license in Louisiana, but Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and a number of other parishes and cities require an annual license once your Dachshund has a current rabies certificate, which state law requires for every dog. Your parish animal control page lists fees and renewal dates.
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 Louisiana in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny to the airport nearest you. We confirm the schedule with you and send updates along the way.
Flights into Louisiana 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 Louisiana, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
