In today’s society, filled with scammers, backyard breeders, puppy mills, and the adopt-don’t-shop mantra from PETA and other animal rights groups, it can be very difficult to figure out where to go to find a well-bred companion, especially a well-bred Dachshund. It seems everyone has a horror story to share with you or wants you to feel terrible for not rescuing some poor soul from a shelter.
For those who believe adopting a dog from a reputable shelter or rescue is the only way to go, you are to be applauded for taking in a dog that has been tossed aside.
For those searching for a well-bred puppy of a registerable breed with a specific set of traits, traceable ancestry, and genetic testing completed, choosing a reputable breeder is the way to go.
Once you have decided that a Dachshund puppy is what you cannot live without, your journey truly begins as you search for the right puppy to join your family.
DachWorld has compiled a list of reputable breeders in Pennsylvania, but you will still want to interview each breeder and search for the one you are most comfortable with.
Learn more about how we chose these Dachshund breeders in Pennsylvania before you begin your search for your new best friend. Each listing found here will tell you:
- Breeder’s location
- What is included with a puppy
- What is good about the breeder
- Breeder’s phone number, website, and social media links
Top 10 Reputable Dachshund Breeders in Pennsylvania
While we have taken the time to search for breeders we feel are reputable, sometimes things slip through the cracks so we encourage you to please do your due diligence and thoroughly interview any breeder you are considering getting a puppy from. You want them to be comfortable with you and you want to be comfortable with them.
Be honest and upfront about your intentions, whether you want a family companion to spay or neuter or a show and breeding prospect. Good breeders will want to encourage responsible pet ownership and be a mentor for those wanting to become breeders.
Check out our list, and please speak with the breeder(s) you are most interested in purchasing a puppy from to see if you guys are a good fit.
1. Tarlyn Miniature Dachshunds
Specializing in short-haired and wire-haired miniature Dachshunds, Tarlyn Miniature Dachshunds is near the Poconos Mountains. Sandra Krieger, the owner of Tarlyn, has been breeding and showing since 1966 and they are dedicated to preserving the integrity of the breed.
Her puppies are born and raised in her home and have the best possible start in life. Puppies are vet-checked and up-to-date on wormings and vaccinations before joining their new families.
All puppies are sold with limited AKC registration and must be spayed or neutered. Tarlyn Miniature Dachshunds provides several resources on their website for their Dachshund customers.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Tarlyn Miniature Dachshunds you will get the following:
- Limited AKC registration
- Sales Contract
- Vet Check and Health Record
- Puppy Starter Pack
| Name of Owner | Sandra Krieger |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | Since 1966 |
| Address | Stroudsburg, PA |
| Phone Number | Not Listed |
| Through their website | |
| Website | Tarlyndachshunds.com |
2. Summerhill Dachshunds
Mike and Cathy of Summerhill Dachshunds are AKC Breeders of Merit and specialize in standard short-hair Dachsie. Taking a more holistic approach, Mike and Cathy avoid using chemicals on their dogs or around their home.
Puppies visit a holistic vet prior to leaving for their new homes; limited vaccination protocols are also followed.
Puppies are fed a raw diet and they encourage new families to continue feeding a raw diet, however, they are well aware that not all new families can do this so high-quality kibble is recommended.
They are a show breeder who only produces a few litters of Dachshunds each year. Their dogs live in their home and puppies are handled from birth.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Summerhill Dachshunds you will get the following:
- Registration Papers (when applicable)
- Sales Contract
- Vet Check and Health Record
- Puppy Starter Pack
| Name of Owner | Mike and Cathy |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | 30+ years |
| Address | Western PA |
| Phone Number | Not Listed |
| cblatz@zoominternet.net | |
| Website | summerhilldachshunds.com |
3. Dreamin’ Dachshunds
Dreamin’ Dachshunds is small AKC show breeder specializing in miniature shorthair Dachshunds. Their dogs live in their home and have a wonderful fenced-in yard with plenty of outdoor activities.
The puppies are handled from birth and are well-socialized before heading to their new families.
Puppies are vet-checked and up-to-date on vaccinations and wormings before their new families take them home. Puppies on limited registration do have to be spayed or neutered.
Families that add a Dreamin’ Dachshund to their home will have a well-bred, healthy companion.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Dreamin’ Dachshunds you will get the following:
- AKC Registration Papers
- Sales Contract
- Health Record
- Puppy Starter Pack
| Name of Owner | Twig Bousfield |
| Address | Pittsburg, PA |
| Phone Number | (724) 462-0006 |
| twig@dreamindachshunds.com | |
| Website | dreamindachshunds.com |
| Dreamin’ Dachshunds |
4. Happy Dachshunds
Located in Chester County, Happy Dachshunds is a small in-home breeder working hard to produce healthy puppies. When looking for a family companion, Happy Dachshunds just might be the breeder for you. While I do not recommend paying to be placed on a waitlist, you can ask about the availability of puppies.
Their limited health warranty is pretty straightforward and you are required to have your new puppy vet-checked within 48 hours of picking your puppy from Happy Dachshunds including a fecal exam. New buyers do receive several updates as their puppy grows.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Happy Dachshunds you will get the following:
- Sales Contract
- Health Record
- Puppy Starter Pack
| Name of Owner | Melissa and Pete |
| Address | Oxford, PA |
| Phone Number | 610 213 7000 |
| happydoxies@gmail.com | |
| Website | happydachshund.com |
5. My Little Dachshund Heaven (MLDH)
This in-home breeder has been breeding Dachshunds since 1995, aside from being a breeder, Liz (the owner of MLDH) is a certified pet nutritionist. Puppies can leave between 8 and 10 weeks of age but if you need your puppy to stay with this breeder a little longer, a boarding fee is charged.
Most of Liz’s Dachsies are AKC registered, but she does have a few ACA-registered dogs so if AKC registration is important to you be sure to let Liz know what your wants and needs are when it comes to your new doxie puppy.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from My Little Dachshund Heaven you will get the following:
- Registration papers (if applicable)
- Sales contract
- Age-appropriate health care and health record
- Microchip
- Puppy Starter Pack including food sample
| Name of Owner | Liz Domday |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | Since 1995 |
| Address | Tamaqua, PA |
| Phone Number | (570) 449-8196 |
| LizD@mydoxieheaven.com | |
| Website | mydoxieheaven.com |
6. Mayder Falk Dachshunds
Located in Eastern Pennsylvania, Mayder Falk Dachshunds specializes in English creams and is a family breeder that socializes their puppies with children and other animals.
Their Dachshunds are never kenneled and live in their home. Chrissy of Mayder Falk Dachshunds is always excited to speak with you about their dogs.
Chrissy does interview prospective families so be prepared to answer a lot of questions and expect the family to want to be comfortable with you before agreeing to place a puppy in your home.
Mayder Falk Dachshunds hopes you will send updates throughout your puppy’s lifetime. They even host Dachshund Reunions for their puppy families.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Mayder Falk Dachshunds you will get the following:
- Sales Contract
- Health Record
- Puppy Starter Pack
| Name of Owner | Chrissy |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | 16+ years |
| Address | Nazareth, PA |
| Phone Number | (484) 541-4994 |
| mf_dachshunds@maydersdachshunds.com | |
| Website | mayderdachshunds.com |
| Mayder Falk Dachshunds & Brittanys |
7. Kim’s Lovable Doxies
Located in South Central, PA, Kim’s Lovable Doxies offers miniature and “tweenie” Doxies. Tweenie is a term used by breeders when a Dachsie is technically bigger than a miniature but not really robust enough to be considered a true standard.
A tweenie in terms of the AKC breed standard would qualify as a standard.
Kim, the owner of Kim’s Lovable Doxies is state licensed and inspected twice a year by their state’s animal law enforcement. Puppies are born in Kim’s home in a private nursery. AKC registration, either full or limited, is offered with each puppy.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Kim’s Lovable Doxies you will get the following:
- AKC Registration (Full or Limited)
- Sales Contract
- Health Record
- Puppy Starter Pack
| Name of Owner | Kim White |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | 17+ years |
| Address | Fort Littleton, PA |
| Phone Number | (717) 860-2988 |
| Kim_white79@yahoo.com | |
| Website | kimslovabledoxies.com |
8. Little Wiener Dogs
This small in-home breeder specializes in longhair and shorthair Dachshunds in a wide variety of colors and patterns, except dapples. Located above the Poconos Mountains, Little Wiener Dogs raises their puppies in their home to ensure all their puppies are well-socialized.
They do have a waitlist, but you can contact them to get a spot on their list or possibly get a puppy that no one from their waitlist has claimed. They also have adults available for adoption from time to time. Visit their website for more information on available puppies or adults.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Little Wiener Dogs you will get the following:
- Registration Papers (when applicable)
- Health Record
- Puppy Starter Pack
| Name of Owner | Keith, Judy, and Tyler |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | Unknown |
| Address | Lakeville, PA |
| Phone Number | (570) 430-0612 |
| Through the website | |
| Website | littleweinerdogs.com |
9. PA’s Darling Doxies
Located in Waynesboro, PA, Anne of PA’s Darling Doxies raises her puppies in her home where all of her dogs are like family. While they enjoy being couch potatoes, her Doxies get plenty of yard time as well to keep in shape and healthy.
Puppies are well-socialized and come to their new families with a puppy starter pack including a blanket with mommy’s scent.
All puppies are vet-checked at six weeks of age and all health records accompany puppies to their new homes. Anne’s pups will also be started with potty pad training to make housetraining a bit easier for new families.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from PA’s Darling Doxies you will get the following:
- Registration Papers (when applicable)
- Vet and Health Records
- Puppy Starter Pack including toy, blanket, and food sample
| Name of Owner | Anne |
| Address | Waynesboro, PA |
| Phone Number | (410) 259-5027 |
| Through the website | |
| Website | pasdarlingdoxies.business.site |
| PAs-Darling-Doxies |
10. Beaver Valley Dachshunds
Located in central Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, Beaver Valley Doxies is a professional breeder with separate facilities for her Doxies including a maternity ward for expectant mothers and then a nursery as the puppies grow and wean from their mom. Puppies are handled daily and the facilities have heat and air conditioning as well as music playing.
Beaver Valley is very responsive to all inquiries about her dogs and will answer your questions willingly. Lida Bellum has been breeding Dachshunds since 2004 and offers some adorable, healthy Dachshunds well-suited as family companions.
Most Beaver Valley Dachshunds are registered with ACA instead of AKC but their website does claim they are inspected by an AKC field rep once a year.
When you purchase a Dachshund puppy from Beaver Valley you will get the following:
- Registration Papers
- Sales Contract
- Health Record
- Puppy Starter Pack
| Name of Owner | Lida Bellum |
| Year founded or number of years breeding | Since 2004 |
| Address | Bloomsburg, PA |
| Phone Number | (570) 784-7902 (570) 394-3698 |
| beavervalleydox@aol.com | |
| Website | beavervalleydoxies.com |
| Beaver Valley Doxies |
My Top Pick
Locating a responsible Dachshund breeder in Pennsylvania may seem next to impossible, but there are still good breeders nearby, you just need to know where to look and be patient.
Reputable breeders will not always have puppies available and some may even have long wait lists. Do not get into a hurry and make an impulse buy, puppies are a commitment that lasts for 12-18 years.
Responsible breeders are becoming harder to find, so take the time to research, ask questions, and be prepared to answer questions. Breeders who truly care will expect to get to know you and your family before they are comfortable placing a puppy with you.
The main thing is to always speak with your breeder personally, whether it is over the phone or on FaceTime, or some other app to ensure they are a real person.
Some breeders are old-school still and do not use apps, but they are always willing to speak with you on the phone and send photos and videos of the puppies for you. Pick a breeder you feel most comfortable with not necessarily the breeder that has a puppy ready right now.
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Dachshund Resources and Tips
If you want to learn more about the Dachshund breed, check out these articles:
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- Miniature Vs. Standard Dachshund Comparison
- Dachshund Colors – Patterns and Markings Explained [With Pictures]
- Long-Haired Dachshunds: Health, Temperament, and Grooming
- Wire-haired Dachshunds: History, Health, Temperament, and Fun Facts
- Top 20 Essential Accessories for A New Dachshund Puppy
- How to Train Your Dachshund Puppy: From Basic Tips to Advanced Methods
This is a great resource. Thank you. It is so important to find a responsible breeder of your new little friend.