While Idaho does not have a large variety of reputable Dachshund breeders, there are four that we feel would be your best choice if you are not willing to travel to a surrounding state or have a pet nanny bring a Dachshund puppy to you from a reputable breeder in another state. Having been a breeder for over 26 years, I have placed puppies with families in 49 states as well as Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, and Europe.
There are six states that share a border with Idaho and if you happen to be close enough to drive into one of these states, you just may find a responsible doxie breeder for your next companion if any of the ones on this list do not have puppies or have a very long waitlist. Check out reputable Dachshund breeders in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada.
Find out how we chose these Dachshund breeders in Idaho before you begin your search for your new companion. Each listing found here will tell you:
- Location
- What comes with the puppy
- What is good about the breeder
- Breeder’s phone number, website, and social media
Remember to do your own research when you are searching for a new Dachshund to add to your family. Each breeder has their own breeding philosophy and way of raising their puppies. You want to feel comfortable with the breeder and build a relationship so they are a resource during your pup’s entire life.
Top 4 Reputable Dachshund Breeders in Idaho (ID)
1. River City Doxies
Raising quality miniature Dachshunds since 1975, River City Doxies only breeds a limited number of puppies each year and does have a waitlist. All their Dachshunds are registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). If you are not in a hurry for a puppy, you can ask to be put on their waitlist.
Puppies come with age-appropriate vaccinations and have been wormed several times to ensure pups do not have any internal parasites. Puppies are used to baths and grooming before they go to their new homes and have been introduced to the adult Dachshunds to ensure they will do well with existing dogs in their new homes.
Located in Post Falls, ID, River City Doxies is actually only about 30 miles from Spokane, Washington. They also have a reputable and trustworthy transporter who can bring a puppy to your nearest airport or directly to your door.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from River City Doxies you will get the following:
- Health warranty/sales contract
- AKC registration paperwork
- Health report/vaccination record
- Puppy starter pack
| Name of Owner | Vickie Edgington |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | Since 1975 |
| Location | Post-Falls, ID |
| Phone Number | 208-659-6749 |
| loveourdogs@roadrunner.com | |
| Website | rivercitydoxies.com |
2. New Life Kennels
Lori started New Life Kennels over 28 years ago and is dedicated to Dachshunds and Doberman Pinschers. New Life Kennels has AKC-registered miniature long-haired dachshunds in a variety of colors and coat patterns. Puppies are born in their home and handled daily.
Located in Buhl, Idaho, you may need to get on their waitlist for a Dachshund puppy, but a puppy from Lori just might be worth the wait. New Life Kennels also shows in conformation shows and spends time in the community with their dogs. Puppy buyers are pleased with the temperaments of their puppies and found Lori to be a pleasure to work with.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from New Life Kennels you will get the following:
- AKC registration paperwork
- Health report/vaccination record
- Puppy starter pack
| Name of Owner | Lori |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | 28 years |
| Location | Buhl, ID |
| Phone Number | 405-973-6395 |
| Imonfire4god247@hotmail.com | |
3. Idaho Dachshunds
Idaho Dachshunds is a small breeder located in Idaho Falls. Their first successful breeding was in 2002 and they have had a love affair with this tenacious breed ever since. They specialize in miniature smooth hair and long hair puppies in a variety of colors.
Puppies can start going to their new homes at 8 weeks of age and will have age-appropriate vaccinations and de-wormings. A health record does accompany each puppy to its new home so their new veterinarian knows what the pups have had and when they are due for their next vaccinations and fecal exams. Puppies are socialized from birth and adjust well to their new homes.
If you have a female Dachshund that is worthy of being bred and you have full registration rights on her plus have done appropriate testing, Idaho Dachshunds does offer select males for stud service. Only serious breeders or those willing to put the time and effort into properly breeding should do so, those who just want their female to have a litter “for the experience” should leave dog breeding to the professionals.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Idaho Dachshunds you will get the following:
- Health warranty/sales contract
- Registration paperwork (where applicable)
- Health report/vaccination record
- Puppy starter pack
| Name of Owner | Sherril Cole |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | Since 2002 |
| Location | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Phone Number | 208-520-8494 |
| pups@idahodachshunds.com | |
| Website | Idahodachshund.com |
| Idaho Dachshunds |
4. MGM Dachshunds
This miniature Dachshund breeder is located in northern Idaho and offers a variety of coat patterns and colors. MGM is about 30 miles from the Canadian border and is about a full day’s drive from southern Idaho. They breed minis with short-haired and long-haired, MGM does not breed wire-haired Dachshunds.
Breeding for quality, not quantity is the best way to describe the breeding philosophy of MGM Dachshunds. All doxie puppies are placed with limited AKC registration and a sales warranty is given with each puppy. They are considered a closed kennel, meaning no outside dogs are allowed on the premises.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from MGM Dachshunds you will get the following:
- Sales contract
- AKC limited registration paperwork
- Health report/vaccination record
- Puppy starter pack
| Name of Owner | MGM Dachshunds |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | 16 years |
| Location | North Idaho |
| Phone Number | 208-267-6162 |
| mgminiature@yahoo.com | |
| Website | miniaturehound.com |
Final Thoughts
It might be frustrating trying to find a Dachshund puppy from a reputable breeder in Idaho. With so few breeders in this state, you will want to get on a waiting list or two and be patient as it might take a few months or even a year before a breeder has a puppy for you.
If you are willing, you can travel to other states to get a Dachshund puppy from a responsible breeder when you are unable to locate an available puppy in Idaho. You can also check out the various shelters and rescues in the state if you would like to adopt a rescue and not raise a puppy. Some people are fully able to commit to a rescue doxie while others would much prefer to find a reputable breeder with a puppy that has had the best possible start in life.
