4H Farms Dachshunds
- Morris, AL
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather M., the breeder behind 4H Farms Dachshunds located in Morris, AL. We are a small, family-based breeder dedicated to raising healthy, well-socialized puppies in our home. Our dogs are part of our family & are raised with daily handling, love, & age-appropriate enrichment. We focus on health testing, temperament & placing our puppies in responsible, lifelong homes.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding after seeing the impact thoughtful, responsible breeding has on families. We wanted to raise puppies with strong health foundations in a loving home environment.What makes your program special?
What sets our program apart is that our dachshunds are raised in our home as part of our family. We prioritize health testing, early socialization, and individualized care for every puppy.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, cream, chocolate, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, black and tan, black and cream, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“Our price reflects responsible breeding & the cost of raising puppies in our home. Pricing includes age-appropriate veterinary care, initial vaccinations, routine deworming & early socialization. We require a non-refundable deposit to reserve a puppy. The deposit goes toward the total purchase price and confirms a serious commitment while we continue care and socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.
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What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Morris, AL
634 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport
640 miles away
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Meet in Warrior, AL
632 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
4H Farms Dachshunds 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
Parent dogs
Willow, mom
Dachshund
About Willow
Willow is the sweetest little chocolate and cream dapple girl you could ever meet! She gets the zoomies frequently and loves to de-squeak her toys, but her favorite things are snuggling on the couch with us and lying in a warm sunbeam. She is a big girl for a miniature dachshund, pushing the size limit, so her pups are as robust and healthy as she is! She is AKC-certified and has had all recommended health testing done by Embark.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Thor, dad
Dachshund
About Thor
Thor is a sweet, loving, gentle soul that loves sunbathing, romps in the yard, playing in fresh water and being adored by his fan club (us). He loves to play but is a complete snuggle-butt. He is AKC-registered with recommended health testing via Embark and is PRA-clear.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Good level
4H Farms Dachshunds 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Full Embark Panel, PRA 2, Miniature Schnauzer - Type A, PRA 1 - Type A (Miniature Schnauzer Type), DNA Disease 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).
