FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO MAINE
Mud season is hard on a dog whose belly rides two inches off the ground, and a Miniature Dachshund will let you know. HonestPet matches Maine families with vetted breeders who raise Dachshund litters at home, and every puppy arrives vet-checked, microchipped, and delivered free by ground to any Maine address, from a Munjoy Hill apartment to a Scarborough cape to a farmhouse outside Camden.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Maine.
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 run learns to bark at everything; one raised beside a woodstove learns what counts. Our breeders raise litters at home, around kids, the doorbell, and the dishwasher, so your puppy settles into a West End brownstone in Portland, a Falmouth colonial, or a house on the river in Bangor without treating the plow truck as a threat.
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 Kennebunk retiree's routine, a bolder one for a Gorham family with a fenced yard and a woodchuck in the garden.
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 shop or a broker. Maine families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to the Portland Jetport or Bangor, and we deliver in mud season, snow season, and everything in between.
Greater Portland towns: Portland · South Portland · Scarborough · Falmouth · Cape Elizabeth
Delivery regions: Presque Isle, Bangor, Bar Harbor, Camden, Augusta, Lewiston, Brunswick, Portland, Kennebunk. Greater Portland towns: Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth.Pins mark where we deliver:Greater Portland townsregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in the West End and on Munjoy Hill, and in communities like South Portland, Scarborough, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Gorham, Kennebunk, York, Brunswick, Bath, Camden, Augusta, Lewiston, Bangor, Orono, and Bar Harbor. Wherever you are in Maine, 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 warmth, nerve, and nose. Bred to follow badgers underground, they're bold, stubborn, and devoted, and they consider a spot by the woodstove from November to April the whole point of living indoors. Smooth coats need a jacket for a Maine winter; longhaired and wirehaired pups run 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 Portland-area rental or condo association, small enough for a carrier on the ferry to Peaks Island, and light enough to carry across an icy dooryard or over a mud-season puddle, which you'll do, because their belly rides two inches above both.
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 hike. On nice days they'll happily do the Eastern Prom at their pace or a flat stretch of carriage road at Acadia, where leashed dogs are welcome. Two Maine rules: blackflies in May bite at exactly Dachshund height, so plan May walks for the breezy hours, and check for ticks after any grass from spring through fall.
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 Maine 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 Maine, 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, and our drivers plan the Maine route around winter weather on I-95. 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.
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 Maine.
A flat $799 to any airport we serve for Maine. 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 Maine 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 the interstate health certificate Maine requires for every dog entering the state, and the exam goes into the puppy's digital records for your Maine 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 Maine requires by 3 months, which your town clerk will ask for at licensing, start tick prevention at that first visit given Maine's Lyme and anaplasmosis numbers, 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 the Portland Jetport, Bangor, and Boston Logan for York County, 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 Maine 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 Maine, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Portland, the Southern Coast, the Midcoast, and Augusta | Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Bangor, Orono, Bar Harbor, and Aroostook County | Bangor International (BGR) |
| Kittery, York, and the far Southern Coast | Boston Logan International (BOS), about an hour south |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners write to us in every season, and the Maine ones send the mud-season photos. As our Maine families send rocky-coast 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.
MAINE QUESTIONS
The questions Maine Dachshund families ask most, from the state pet shop law and the January license to mud season and tick season.
Almost certainly not. Since 2020, Maine has barred any pet shop that wasn't already selling dogs from starting, and only a handful of grandfathered shops remain, so breeder-raised Dachshunds have largely disappeared from store windows. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Maine families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home, show you the parents, and coordinate delivery to your door.
Yes, with gear. A Mini's belly rides inches off the ground, so a few inches of snow is a lot of snow; shovel a path, keep walks short on the coldest days, and let hallway fetch count. Smooth coats need a jacket, and all three coats need booties or a paw wipe after salted sidewalks. Mud season is its own project: a towel by the door and a low tolerance for puddles. Indoors, they're perfectly happy in a Portland apartment or a Scarborough cape, as long as there's a blanket and a ramp to the couch.
Yes. Once your Dachshund turns 6 months, Maine requires a license from your town clerk, and licenses run on a calendar year, so renewals are due January 1 with a late fee starting February 1. The clerk will want a current rabies certificate, which state law requires by 3 months, 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 Maine in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny to the Jetport or the airport nearest you. We confirm the timing with you and keep you updated.
Flights into Maine typically run 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 one family at a time rather than offered as drop-in appointments.
Call us with questions about any puppy, delivery to Maine, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
