FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO MONTANA
A Miniature Dachshund is not a ranch dog and has no interest in becoming one; it will ride to town in the truck and supervise from the seat. HonestPet matches Montana families with vetted breeders who raise Dachshund litters at home, and every puppy arrives vet-checked, microchipped, and delivered free by ground to any Montana address, from a Billings rimrock neighborhood to a Bozeman townhome to a place with a view of the Swan Range outside Kalispell.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to Montana.
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 Missoula rental near the river, a Belgrade subdivision, or a house on twenty acres outside Helena without treating every deer in the yard 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 downtown Bozeman condo, a sturdier wirehaired one for a Great Falls family with a fenced yard, three kids, and a gopher 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. Montana families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, or another nearby airport, and we deliver from the Flathead to the Hi-Line.
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We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in Billings, Laurel, Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Livingston, Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Great Falls, Helena, Butte, and Miles City. Wherever you are under the Big Sky, 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 follow badgers underground and now mostly devoted to the couch and the truck. They're bold, stubborn, and funny, sturdy enough for a Montana winter in a jacket, and happy on a flat trail at their own pace. Wirehaired coats are the hardiest of the three here; smooth coats want a jacket from October on.
Our Miniature Dachshunds finish between 8 and 11 pounds. That's under the pet limit in any Bozeman or Missoula rental, which is worth checking in a tight housing market, small enough for the truck's footwell, and light enough to carry across an icy driveway in February, because the snow is deeper than their legs.
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 summit. On weekends they'll happily nose around Jacobs Island bark park in Missoula or do a flat stretch of the Gallatin Valley trails at their pace. Two Montana rules: keep them leashed around wildlife, because a Dachshund will go nose-first at a porcupine, and check for cheatgrass awns in ears and paws from late spring on, since a dog this low collects them.
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 Montana families take free ground delivery straight to the front door. If you'd rather not wait for the long drive, a flight nanny can fly your Dachshund in the cabin to one of six Montana airports, carrier under the seat. Either way, our team coordinates the date with you and sends updates until the puppy is home.
Ground delivery to Montana is one of our longer routes, so our drivers plan it around the puppy: a snug crate in a climate-controlled vehicle, frequent water-and-potty stops, overnight rest when the trip calls for it, and a close eye on mountain-pass weather in winter. Dachshunds are den dogs and tend to sleep through most of it, arriving curious rather than rattled.
Prefer to meet your puppy in person first? When the breeder's location and schedule line up, HonestPet can set up a visit before your Dachshund heads to Montana.
A flat $799 to any Montana airport we serve. 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 Montana gets a nose-to-tail 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 certificate of veterinary inspection required for interstate travel, and the exam goes into the puppy's digital records for your Montana 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 Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, and most Montana cities require for licensing, usually by 4 months, talk through leptospirosis and rattlesnake avoidance if you spend time outdoors in Eastern Montana, and cover Dachshund back care: keep them lean, add a ramp to the couch, and no jumping out of the truck. 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 Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, and Kalispell, 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 Montana families take free ground delivery to the door. For a faster arrival, a flight nanny can fly your Dachshund in the cabin to one of six Montana airports, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep from takeoff to touchdown.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Billings, Laurel, and Eastern Montana | Billings Logan International (BIL) |
| Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, and Livingston | Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) |
| Missoula, Hamilton, and the Bitterroot | Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) |
| Great Falls and the Hi-Line | Great Falls International (GTF) |
| Helena and Butte | Helena Regional (HLN) |
| Kalispell, Whitefish, and the Flathead Valley | Glacier Park International (FCA) |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners photograph their dogs against every sky, and Montana has the biggest one. As our Montana families send truck-seat 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.
MONTANA QUESTIONS
The questions Montana Dachshund families ask most, from porcupines and cheatgrass to city licensing and winter delivery.
Montana has no statewide ban on pet store puppy sales, though very few Montana stores sell puppies at all, and the ones that do bring Dachshunds 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 Montana families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home, show you the parents, and deliver to your door.
Yes, on a leash. A Dachshund was bred to go after things that live in holes, and Montana has porcupines, badgers, and ground squirrels in quantity, so an off-leash Mini in the sagebrush is a vet bill waiting to happen. Keep them leashed on trails, fence the yard, and they're a perfect indoor dog the rest of the time: small, clean, under any rental's weight limit, and asleep by the woodstove by nine.
It depends on the city. There's no statewide dog license in Montana, but Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, and most other cities issue their own once your Dachshund has a current rabies certificate. Montana also has no statewide rabies law, so that requirement comes from your city as well. Spayed and neutered dogs pay less.
Once your Dachshund is reserved, HonestPet plans the route from the breeder's home to yours. The puppy gets a final vet check and a travel health certificate, then makes the trip west 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 to Montana typically run 3 to 5 hours including a connection, 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. 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 set up individually rather than offered as drop-in appointments.
Call us with questions about any puppy, delivery to Montana, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
