I'm Edward W., the breeder behind Boise Best Mini Dachshunds located in Meridian, Id 83646 3658, ID. We are a family-based breeder passionate about miniature dachshunds. Our dogs are raised in our home with love, care, and socialization from an early age. We focus on health, temperament, and preparing each puppy to become a wonderful companion for their forever family.
Q. & A. with Edward
Why did you start breeding?
Our journey started with our own dachshunds, Luna, Aurora, and Bella, who quickly became part of the family. Their wonderful personalities and the joy they brought to our lives inspired us to share that same happiness with others by raising well-loved, healthy puppies for families to enjoy.
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in a family environment with daily love and interaction. They are socialized with children and other dogs, introduced to everyday household sounds, and prepared for an easy transition into their forever homes. We prioritize health, temperament, and lifelong support for each family we work with.
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 include longhaired and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, blue and tan, and black and cream. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Tony
Went home
Male
Steve
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Edward
Edward 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 between $1,200 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, regular deworming, and early puppy socialization. Puppies are raised in our home with lots of love, care, and exposure to everyday family life to ensure they are well-adjusted for their forever homes.”
Contract & health guarantee
Edward 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 Edward 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 Edward directly.
Boise Best Mini 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
Bella, mom
Dachshund
About Bella
Bella is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Edward decided to make her part of their program. Edward 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.
Chillybeans, mom
Dachshund
About Chillybeans
Chillybeans is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Edward decided to make her part of their program. Edward 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.
Bobo, mom
Dachshund
About Bobo
Aurora is a service dog, she’s loving, gentle and a mother. She loves people and all animals and loves to go on car rides.
Manix, dad
Dachshund
About Manix
Manix is a lovable little boy who loves walks and snuggling with his family. Manix is not a barker, he’s friendly and good with people and animals of all types.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Boise Best Mini 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 Certification (CAER, 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.
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.
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.
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).