FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO MARYLAND
Maryland pet stores stopped selling puppies in 2020, which left Dachshund families with a better question: where do you find a breeder worth trusting? HonestPet matches Maryland 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 Maryland address, from a Federal Hill rowhome to a Bethesda colonial to a waterfront house in Annapolis.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Maryland.
THE HONESTPET DIFFERENCE
Buying a puppy online takes trust. Here's what you can count on when you work with us.
What a Dachshund hears in its first eight weeks sets its alarm threshold for life. Our breeders raise litters in their living rooms, around kids, the doorbell, and the dishwasher, so a Canton rowhome with neighbors on both sides or a Columbia townhouse full of kids registers as ordinary rather than a reason to bark.
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 quiet pup for a Silver Spring high-rise, a bolder one for a Severna Park family with a yard, a boat, and a vole 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. Maryland is a short drive for us, so free ground delivery to your door is the easy choice; a flight nanny into BWI or the Washington airports is available if you'd rather.
Baltimore–Washington corridor: Baltimore City · Baltimore County · Howard · Montgomery · Anne Arundel
Delivery regions: Cumberland, Hagerstown, Frederick, Baltimore, Rockville, Columbia, Annapolis, Waldorf, Salisbury, Ocean City. Baltimore–Washington corridor: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard, Montgomery, Anne Arundel.Pins mark where we deliver:Baltimore–Washington corridorregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in Federal Hill, Canton, Roland Park, and Hampden, and in communities like Towson, Columbia, Ellicott City, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Bowie, Annapolis, Severna Park, Frederick, Waldorf, Salisbury, and Ocean City. Wherever you are in Maryland, 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 courage, curiosity, and stubborn loyalty. Bred to go to ground after badgers, they're bold, nosy, and glued to their people, and they handle Maryland's humid summers and occasional snow without much fuss. Smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired coats all do well here; smooth coats just want a sweater in January.
Our Miniature Dachshunds finish between 8 and 11 pounds. That's under the pet limit in any Maryland apartment or HOA, small enough for a carrier on the MARC train or Metro into the District, and light enough to carry up the stairs of a Baltimore rowhome, which you'll do to protect 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 a good sniff, not a hike. On nice days they'll happily do the NCR Trail at their pace, and Ocean City in the off-season, when dogs are welcome on the beach, is the best day of their year. Check for ticks after any grass, since a dog this low brushes everything and Lyme is common across Maryland.
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
Nearly all Maryland 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 four airports serving Maryland, carrier under the seat. Either way, our team sets the date with you and keeps you posted until the puppy is home.
Ground delivery is the natural choice for Maryland, 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 I-70 with a stretch-and-potty stop or two. Puppies arrive at your door, not 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 Maryland.
A flat $799 to any airport we serve for Maryland. 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland requires by 4 months for your county license, start heartworm and tick 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. Nearly all families choose free ground delivery to their door. Flight nanny delivery is also available into BWI, Reagan National and Dulles for Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and Salisbury for the Eastern Shore, 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 Maryland 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 four airports serving Maryland, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Baltimore, Baltimore County, Howard, and Anne Arundel | Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) |
| Frederick, Hagerstown, and Western Maryland | Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) |
| Montgomery and Prince George's counties | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) or Washington Dulles (IAD) |
| Southern Maryland | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) or BWI |
| Salisbury, Ocean City, and the Eastern Shore | Salisbury Regional (SBY) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners document everything, and we're grateful for it. As our Maryland families send Bay photos and first-crab-feast 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.
MARYLAND QUESTIONS
The questions Maryland Dachshund families ask most, from rowhome stairs and the statewide pet store law to county licensing and Lyme.
No. Since January 1, 2020, Maryland pet stores have been barred from selling dogs and cats, so a breeder-raised Dachshund can't come from a store, and Maryland was the second state in the country to make that change. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect Maryland families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home, show you the parents, and coordinate delivery to your door.
Yes, with two caveats. Minis are small, clean, and content in a Fells Point rowhome or a Bethesda high-rise, and they clear every weight limit in the region. But Dachshunds bark at hallway noise unless you train them early, and a rowhome's steep stairs are exactly what their long backs shouldn't take, so plan to carry your pup and add a ramp to the couch. A dog walker on days you commute into the District is a good idea.
Yes in most of the state. Maryland leaves licensing to counties, and the big ones, including Montgomery, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Howard, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's, all require an annual license tied to a current rabies certificate. State law requires that rabies vaccine by 4 months. Fees are 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 Maryland in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny to BWI or the airport nearest you. We confirm the timing with you and keep you updated.
Flights into Maryland are short, usually 1 to 2 hours, depending on the breeder's location. Your Dachshund stays in a carrier at the nanny's feet the entire time and never flies as cargo. For most families, ground delivery is just as fast door to door.
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 Maryland, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
