FAMILY-RAISED IN HOME · DELIVERED TO NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque banned pet store puppies back in 2006, before almost anyone else, so New Mexico families have been finding Dachshunds the right way for a long time. HonestPet matches New Mexico 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 New Mexico address, from a Nob Hill bungalow to a Rio Rancho two-story to an adobe outside Santa Fe.
Health-tested parents · 10-year health guarantee · Free ground delivery to New Mexico.
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 living room. Our breeders raise litters at home, around kids, the doorbell, and the dishwasher, so your puppy settles into a North Valley casita, a Northeast Heights ranch house, or a home with a courtyard in Las Cruces without sounding the alarm at every roadrunner.
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 Albuquerque loft, a bolder one for a Corrales family with a fenced yard and a prairie dog colony at the end of the road.
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. New Mexico families choose free ground delivery to the door or a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin to the Sunport, Santa Fe, or El Paso, and in summer we time every handoff around the heat.
Albuquerque metro counties: Bernalillo · Sandoval · Valencia
Delivery regions: Farmington, Taos, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Clovis, Roswell, Las Cruces, Carlsbad. Albuquerque metro counties: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia.Pins mark where we deliver:Albuquerque metro countiesregions across the state
We've placed Miniature Dachshunds with families in Nob Hill, the North Valley, and the Northeast Heights, and in communities like Rio Rancho, Corrales, Placitas, Santa Fe, Eldorado, Los Alamos, Española, Taos, Las Cruces, Roswell, Carlsbad, Farmington, and Clovis. Wherever you are in New Mexico, 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 New Mexico's dry air and altitude without any adjustment at all, happy to spend a hot afternoon inside and a cool evening on the portal. Smooth coats suit the desert; 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 New Mexico apartment or HOA, small enough for an airline carrier, and light enough to lift over a patch of goatheads, which you'll do often, because those thorns are exactly at Dachshund paw height.
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 Sandia hike. In summer, go early and late; the rest of the year, the Bosque trail at their pace or a Santa Fe Rail Trail stroll is plenty. Three New Mexico rules: check paws for goatheads after every walk, keep them leashed near prairie dog towns, where a Dachshund will go down a hole on instinct, and ask your vet about rattlesnake avoidance before warm weather.
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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico, carrier under the seat. Either way, our team confirms the date, schedules summer handoffs for the cooler hours, and sends updates until the puppy is home.
Ground delivery to New Mexico is a longer route, so our drivers plan it around the puppy: a snug crate in a climate-controlled vehicle, frequent water-and-potty stops, and overnight rest when the trip calls for it. Dachshunds are den dogs and tend to sleep through most of it, arriving curious rather than rattled.
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 New Mexico.
A flat $799 to any airport we serve for New Mexico. 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico requires by 3 months, which Albuquerque and Santa Fe will ask for at licensing, talk through rattlesnake vaccine if you hike, and cover Dachshund back care: keep them lean, add a ramp to the couch, and no jumping off the banco. 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 Albuquerque Sunport, Santa Fe, and El Paso for Las Cruces, 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico, carrier under the seat, puppy asleep for most of the flight.
| Where you live | Airport we fly into |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Central New Mexico | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
| Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Northern New Mexico | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) or the Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) |
| Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico | El Paso International (ELP), about 45 minutes south across the state line |
HAPPY FAMILIES
Dachshund owners photograph their dogs against every sunset, and New Mexico has the best ones. As our New Mexico families send Sandia-sunset photos and Balloon Fiesta 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.
NEW MEXICO QUESTIONS
The questions New Mexico Dachshund families ask most, from goatheads and prairie dogs to Albuquerque's rules and airport pickups.
It depends on the city. New Mexico has no statewide ban, but Albuquerque passed one of the first local bans in the country back in 2006, so stores there can't sell commercially bred puppies. Elsewhere, a store still can't show you the mother, the home, or the breeder's health testing. HonestPet is not a pet store. We connect New Mexico families directly with vetted breeders who raise Dachshunds at home and share all of that up front.
Yes, with two caveats. Minis are small, clean, and content in a Nob Hill apartment or a casita near the Plaza in Santa Fe, and they clear every weight limit in the state. But Dachshunds bark at hallway noise unless you train them early, and their long backs don't love stairs, so favor a ground-floor unit and add a ramp to the couch. Check every paw for goatheads after every walk; it becomes a habit fast.
Yes, in most cities. New Mexico leaves licensing to cities and counties, and Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, and Bernalillo County all require an annual license once your Dachshund has a current rabies certificate, which state law requires by 3 months. Albuquerque also requires a microchip, which every HonestPet puppy already has. 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 rides to New Mexico in a climate-controlled delivery vehicle or in the cabin with a flight nanny to the Sunport or the airport nearest you. We confirm the schedule with you and send updates along the way.
Flights to New Mexico typically run 3 to 4 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 New Mexico, or which Miniature Dachshund would suit your home. We'll set up a video call so you can meet your puppy before you decide.
