So you're thinking about a puppy... let us help!
STEP 1: Check out our available puppies on our website or ask us about our upcoming litters
STEP 2: Fill out an application, we'll do our best to be in touch within two business days
STEP 3: Choose an Available Puppy OR Join the Waitlist
STEP 4: Place your deposit to either reserve your puppy OR Secure your place on the waitlist
STEP 5: Pick up your puppy or work with us to transport your puppy to you!
Have more questions? Check the more detailed sections below or contact us!
About Our Puppies
Our puppies are well-socialized, handled often, and raised to be personable family companions with a strong start before going home.
What do they come with?
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One-year health guarantee
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Age-appropriate vaccinations
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Routine deworming
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Crate training started
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Potty training started
Are the parents registered?
Yes, our parent dogs are registered with the American Kennel Club.
Do puppies come with papers?
Our puppies are typically sold as family pets without papers. Limited registration rights are available for an additional $150. Full rights are considered on a case-by-case basis.
What size and coat type are your dogs?
All of our dogs are long-haired and generally mature within the mini/tweenie size range.
Pricing
Solids:
Black & Tans, Black & Creams, Shaded Reds and Chocolates
Females: $1,500+
Males: $1,200+
Creams:
Females: $2,000+
Males: $1,600+
Piebalds & Dapple Piebalds:
Females: $1,800+
Males: $1,400+
Dapples & Brindles
Females: $2,200+
Males: $1,800+
Picking a Puppy
How do I know if a puppy is available?
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If a litter is going through the waitlist, it will be noted in the litter details.
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If they have gone through the waitlist and are still available, the note will be removed from the litter and posted on the "Available Puppies" page.
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If you see a puppy on Facebook that's not on the website, the puppy has found their family
How often is availability updated?
We try to update puppy availability regularly and within 48 hours of a puppy finding their home.
Interested in a puppy?
Please complete an application first. If you already have an approved application but have not placed a deposit yet, fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.
Can we meet the puppies?
Absolutely, but please read our rules below before visiting:
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Schedule ahead by contacting us through Facebook or email (helmuth.equine.sales@gmail.com)
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Bring your family with you, but no other dogs allowed.
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To help keep puppies healthy, we try to limit visits to one-two per family prior to puppies going home
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We ask you to keep visits to a maximum of 30 minutes
Placing a Deposit
How do I reserve a puppy?
Puppies are reserved with an approved application and a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Deposits may be used to:
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Reserve an available puppy
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Join the master waitlist for future litters
How are puppies reserved after the waitlist?
Once puppies have gone through the waitlist, they are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Can I place a deposit before meeting the puppy?
Yes! Many families choose to place a deposit before meeting their puppy in person. If you are unable to visit beforehand, we are happy to schedule a FaceTime call so you can meet the puppy virtually.
What payment methods do you accept for deposits?
We currently accept Venmo, Cash, and Check
Please note:
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We no longer accept PayPal
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We do not accept Apple Pay or Zelle
Do deposits go toward the puppy price?
Yes, deposits are applied toward the final purchase price of your puppy.
Are deposits refundable?
Generally, no.
Can I receive a receipt?
Absolutely, just let us know and we are happy to email a receipt upon request.
If I place a deposit on a puppy, and change my mind, can I switch it to the waitlist or a different litter?
No, once you pick your puppy, if you choose your mind for any reason, you will forfeit your deposit.
Waitlist Basics
How does the waitlist work?
We maintain one master waitlist for all dachshund puppies, regardless of sex, color, coat pattern, or litter. Once a litter is born, it will work through the waitlist in order. Each family will have 24 hours to let us know if they want to pick a puppy, meet the puppies, or wait for future litters. We will ask families to meet the puppies before their turn or within 48 hours of being notified.
Do you guarantee color, size, or specific markings?
No, we cannot guarantee color, size, coat pattern, or specific features. What we can guarantee is healthy, happy, well-raised puppies.
How is the waitlist ordered and how long is it?
The waitlist is organized in the order deposits are received. Wait times vary depending on litter sizes, timing, and what families are looking for. We typically have waitlist spots available, but we will max it out at ten families.
Can I view the waitlist online?
No, to protect the privacy of our families, we do not publicly post our master waitlist on our website or social media.
How long can I stay on the waitlist?
Your deposit and waitlist placement remain active for one year plus one litter. While it is rare for families to stay on the list this long, it occasionally happens. If your year is approaching expiration, we will notify you with upcoming litter options.
Bringing Your Puppy Home
What food are the puppies on?
The puppies are on Purina Pro Plan Puppy Food. We will provide a small bag of this that you can use to help you transition to another puppy food of your choice.
When are puppies ready to go home?
Puppies are typically ready for pickup or transportation at 8 weeks old unless otherwise discussed or required for international travel.
Why do you encourage puppies to go home around 8 weeks old?
We strongly believe the 8-12 week period is an important developmental stage for puppies. During this time, puppies benefit greatly from bonding with their new family, learning household routines, beginning socialization with other animals in the home, and adjusting to their long-term environment. For this reason, we encourage puppies to transition to their new homes around 8 weeks old whenever possible so families can begin building those relationships and routines during this critical socialization period.
Do you offer transportation or shipping?
Yes, we are happy to work with families throughout the United States and internationally to coordinate transportation for their puppy.
What transportation options are available?
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Flight nanny services (Cost of flight + Cost of Puppy in Cabin Fee for the Airline + Nanny Fee)
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Meeting families at the airport (DSM)
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Limited ground transportation options on a case-by-case basis
*Please note that most airlines are not taking puppies as cargo anymore and therefore need to fly with a human
How long can you keep my puppy after 8 weeks?
We will keep puppies until 9 weeks old at no additional charge for pickup or transportation arrangements.
Do you offer additional boarding?
Yes, if you are traveling or unable to pick up your puppy by 9 weeks old, additional boarding may be arranged ahead of time. Additional boarding includes $15/day boarding fee and any additional vaccination or deworming costs incurred during the extended stay
When is final payment due?
The remaining balance is cash only and due at pickup or before the dog leaves the care of Helmuth Dachshunds