I'm Marion R., the breeder behind Blue Mist Dachshunds located in Dayton, TN. With the love of the breed I have added to my fur baby family until now I have 15 babies. So I do breed to give everyone the chance for the love I have found. I do keep the dams that are retired just because I love them.
Q. & A. with Marion
Why did you start breeding?
After getting my first puppy I fell in love and had to get more. Then I decided to breed.
What makes your program special?
I don't over breed my dams.
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 smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include piebald, red, chocolate and tan, black and tan, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Marion
Marion 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.
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 include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes vet check at 6 weeks and deworming if needed ,first round of shots other than lepto. I do not give the lepto shots because of seizures. That will be left to the new family to decide on. My puppies are ckc registered. The deposit will go towards the total price of said puppy. If you back out then no refund. This is to insure that the said puppy has a home to go to.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Toys
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marion.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dayton, TN
481 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Marion can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Marion
Club memberships
Marion is a member of Ckc.
Marion has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Marion was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Marion is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blue Mist 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
Jet, dad
Dachshund
About Jet
Jet is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Marion decided to make him part of their program. Marion has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Missy, mom
Dachshund
About Missy
Missy is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marion decided to make her part of their program. Marion has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Blue Mist 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.