The Dachshund Ranch

Raised by April H.

Certified Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind The Dachshund Ranch located in Gadsden, AL. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and confirmation. We love raising dachshunds and enjoy pairing each person with their perfect new family member.

Getting a puppy from April

April 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 $700 - $900 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.

“Our puppies are CKC registered and will be microchipped, and have first vaccinations and deworming.”

Contract and health guarantee

April 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 April 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 April directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are socialized with children and other dogs.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vet checked, vaccinated and dewormed prior to leaving. They are also microchipped as well.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While The Dachshund Ranch hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

April offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Gadsden, AL or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about April

  • April has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    April was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • April’s program has one size

    April’s Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • April’s program includes one color

    April’s Dachshund puppies are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • April’s links

April is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Dachshund Ranch 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 April's parent dogs

All breeds

Dachshund

Parent health testing

Dachshund

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

The Dachshund Ranch 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 Dachshunds.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.