Dachshunds Up North

Raised by Chuck G.

Certified Breeder of Cairn Terriers and Dachshunds

  • Preferred Breeder
  • 98% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Dachshunds Up North located in Bigfork, MN. We are a small Family Breeder of Long Hair, Smooth, and Wire Dachshunds. In 2022, we have added a trio of Cairn Terriers. Our dogs live a life of luxury. We strive to breed puppies with a laid-back personality and Disposition, and do everything on our power to set our pups up for a life of health and happiness with their forever familes.

Chuck’s experience

  • About Chuck

    We love Dachshunds and feel so privileged to be able to share this breed with others. See us featured as the top Dachshund breeder in Minnesota by following this link: https://www.dachworld.com/dachshund-breeders-in-minnesota/?fbclid=IwAR01EsNevXx6eC_h_1Hv48iDxDyVTgzAIlSBSFgEco-yroRUDrK1L6kYFFc

  • What makes Chuck’s program special

    Our dogs live in our home and are very socialized and loved on! We also are a firm believer in a daily wafer to each of our dogs of Nuvet. Here is a link for you and if link is followed we can track who and how often our puppy's get Nuvet. As long as they get it daily and you follow our recommendations on spay/neutering, we extend our warranty from 1 year to 3 years. That is how much faith we have in Nuvet. https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuiPAtYdpyGCgZILN1u2_9DR2j3T9A?e=g3Lebv

Getting a puppy from Chuck

Chuck has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,200 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.

“The price includes, Vet health check, First three sets of shots, Microchip, Lifetime Support from us, our Health Guarantee, 30 days prepaid pet insurance through Trupanion and a New Family gift bag. We also must add MN sales tax to the price of your puppy. PLEASE Remember until your deposit is in our accounts your pick of a puppy is NOT reserved. Deposit is 200.00, Non refundable, for their puppy. When the litter is born and there is not a puppy of your liking the deposit may be transferred to any available puppy or upcoming litters. This is best way to get a puppy from a litter. We will only take 4 deposits for each litter. We have never done this before but we are getting so many applications daily That this will eliminate people not following through and making people that really do want a new baby not have to wait and wonder if they will get a puppy. Only reason a deposit paid family would not get a puppy is if they choose to wait. For such reasons as wrong color, all boys and they wanted a girl. or 1 boy 3 girls and a person wanting a boy that was ahead of that person. We will go by deposit paid and date of application. At 2-3 days after birth we will sent or post pictures of the litter. Family with 1st pick will make their pick. Then family two will be notified, and they will make their pick, and so on. Once notified you have 3 days yo make your pick. If not your spot is given to next inline and you go to last spot. If no reply with in 2 weeks you loose your spot on the litter completely. If it happen twice then you will forfeit your deposit.”

Contract and health guarantee

Chuck may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Chuck offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Chuck directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

The puppies are born and raised in our home. They interact with all our dogs. We don't allow anyone in our home until they've had their first shots, but we play the radio, tv, use, toys, and have them play in play yards on tiny tikes slides and tunnels. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Household Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Potty Training, Human Interactions , Name recognition , Basic manners, Doggy door training , Noise desensitization, Puppy pads , Early socialization, Sights, sounds, smells, Nail Trimming, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Touch Desensitization, Socialized with Other Animals, Noises , Chew, e.g. Bone, Scents, Sound Stimulation, Various Surfaces , Human contact from birth, and on daily basis, We do NOT take them out in public, they're not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks, but we do have friends and family who help with "daily playtime"., and Children and other pets.

Puppy health practices

Puppies have a vet check and are vaccinated with first three set of shots. https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuiPAtYdpyGCgZIN-tf_MPLxrgcsnQ?e=2ttCCV.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Basic obedience & manners, Initial potty training, Food & treats, Microchip, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Vet records, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Vaccinations, Toy with Mom's Scent, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Starter Kit, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Blanket with Mom's Scent, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.

More about Chuck

  • Why Chuck started breeding

    We got into Breeding for the love of Dachshunds. We have been Breeding for 8 years and every day is a Joy for us.

  • Chuck is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Chuck has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Chuck was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Chuck’s program has two sizes

    Chuck’s Dachshund puppies include miniature and standard sizes. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Chuck’s program includes 13 colors

    Chuck’s Dachshund puppies include piebald, brindle, dapple, chocolate, black, fawn (isabella) and tan, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, blue and tan, blue and cream, black and cream, cream, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Chuck’s program has three coat types

    Chuck’s Dachshund puppies include wirehaired, smooth, and longhaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Chuck’s links

Chuck is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Dachshunds Up North meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Chuck's parent dogs

All breeds

Dachshund

Cairn Terrier

Parent health testing

Cairn Terrier

Dachshund

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Dachshunds Up North reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Cairn Terriers.

  • DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Chuck to bring home their puppies.

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    Aron M.

    Feb. 2025

    Nothing but good things to say about Dachshunds Up North, Chuck was great to deal with, very responsive and helpful with any questions we had. Meeting and picking up our pup went good and so far we...

    Felicity F.

    Feb. 2025

    Chuck was very responsive and sent us videos of our sweet puppy until we made it to pick him up. They were amazing about answering all of our questions and made this process very smooth. Our puppy...

    Jeff S.

    Feb. 2025

    We met with Chuck to pick up our puppy Feb. 5th. They brought him to our hotel with all that they advertised. We talked with them, got to know them and our pup. He had many ideas and hints to help us...

    Eliana C.

    Jan. 2025

    Dachshunds up north brought me my perfect puppy Benny. They were super lovely to work with and sent me videos all along the way. My boy has a wonderful temper and is super smart. At 10 weeks already...

    Billie Jo K.

    Jan. 2025

    Until Tara (Cinnamon) was able to go home, we were sent a weekly video of her! We couldn't wait to receive it! I'm so glad we decided to adopt one of Chuck's puppies!

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    Melissa M.

    Jan. 2025

    Chuck was great to work with! Very responsive, and gave all neccesary information. They were great about answering all of our questions! Our baby now called Penny, is an absolute dream. She is so...