FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO MISSOURI
No state licenses more commercial dog breeders than Missouri, and Dachshunds are one of the breeds those kennels turn out by the thousands. HonestPet works the opposite 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 Missouri address, from a Central West End condo to a Lee's Summit two-story to a lake house at the Ozarks.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Missouri.
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 dinner. Our breeders raise litters at home, around kids, the doorbell, and the dishwasher, so your puppy settles into a Brookside bungalow, a Kirkwood colonial, or a house with a big porch in Columbia 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, even if it isn't the one you first picked. A calm pup for a Tower Grove apartment, a bolder one for a St. Charles family with a fenced yard and a mole problem they'd like handled.
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. Missouri families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to St. Louis, Kansas City, or another nearby airport, and a Mini Dachshund rides comfortably either way.
St. Louis metro counties: St. Louis City · St. Louis County · St. Charles · Jefferson
Delivery regions: St. Joseph, Kansas City, Columbia, Jefferson City, St. Louis, Springfield, Joplin, Branson, Cape Girardeau. St. Louis metro counties: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Jefferson.Pins mark where we deliver:St. Louis metro countiesregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in the Central West End, Tower Grove, Brookside, and Waldo, and in communities like Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Chesterfield, St. Charles, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Parkville, Columbia, Jefferson City, Springfield, Joplin, and Cape Girardeau. Wherever you are in Missouri, 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 devotion. Bred to go underground after badgers, they're brave, stubborn, and funny, and they take Missouri's humid summers and icy winters in stride as long as there's a couch at the end of the day. Smooth coats want a sweater in January; longhaired and wirehaired pups are a little hardier.
Our Miniature Dachshunds finish between 8 and 11 pounds. That's under the pet limit in any Missouri apartment or HOA, small enough for an airline carrier, and light enough to carry across an icy driveway in January or into a Westport patio in June without anyone minding.
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 Forest Park or a stretch of the Katy Trail at their pace; in August, go early and late, and in January a sweater and a quick loop are plenty. Check for ticks after any time in tall grass, since Missouri's tick-borne diseases are serious and a Dachshund brushes everything.
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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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, and Missouri is a reasonable drive. A snug crate in a climate-controlled vehicle is a den dog's happy place, and most sleep along I-70 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 Missouri.
A flat $799 to any Missouri airport we serve. 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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 St. Louis, Kansas City, and nearly every Missouri city require by 3 to 4 months, start heartworm and tick prevention since both are serious 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 St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, and Joplin, 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 Missouri 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 Missouri airports, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| St. Louis, St. Charles, and the eastern half of the state | St. Louis Lambert International (STL) |
| Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and the Northland | Kansas City International (MCI) |
| Springfield, Branson, and the Ozarks | Springfield-Branson National (SGF) |
| Columbia, Jefferson City, and Mid-Missouri | Columbia Regional (COU) |
| Joplin and Southwest Missouri | Joplin Regional (JLN) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
A Dachshund owner can turn a walk around the block into a story, and we collect them. As our Missouri families send porch photos and Ozarks-weekend 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.
MISSOURI QUESTIONS
The questions Missouri Dachshund families ask most, from how we differ from the state's kennels to city licensing and airport pickups.
Missouri has no statewide ban on pet store puppy sales, and because the state licenses more commercial breeders than any other, store Dachshunds here often come from very large kennels a county or two away. 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 Missouri families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds in their homes and share all of that up front.
Yes, with two caveats. Minis are small, clean, and content in a Central West End apartment or a Crossroads loft, and they clear every building weight limit. But Dachshunds bark at hallway noise unless you train them early, and their long backs don't love stairs, so favor an elevator building or a ground-floor unit and add a ramp to the couch. They're equally happy in a Wildwood house with a fenced yard, as long as the fence goes into the ground.
It depends where you live. There's no statewide dog license in Missouri; St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Kansas City, Columbia, and Springfield each issue their own, and all of them want a current rabies certificate first. Missouri leaves rabies to local rule as well, and nearly every city and county sets the deadline at 3 to 4 months. Your city or county 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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.
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 Missouri, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
