Charisma Dachshunds

Karen S.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Mountainburg, AR
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Stella

Ready Apr. 24

6 weeks old · Female

Sawyer

Ready Apr. 24

6 weeks old · Male

Ziggy

Ready Apr. 24

6 weeks old · Male

Rugar

Ready now

10 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Karen S., the breeder behind Charisma Dachshunds located in Mountainburg, AR. We are a small in home breeder of beautiful long coat dachshunds. Our goal is to have only one litter at a time so that we can place all of our focus on your puppies enrichment. We believe in quality over quantity, striving to produce puppies with desired temperaments and luscious coats.

Q. & A. with Karen

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My passion for dachshunds began when I adopted my first rescue in 1985. A short hair solid black girl that we called Nelly. Over the next 28 years I went on to adopt 3 more rescues, all living out their entire life with me. I decided to follow my dreams in 2016 and purchased my first dream chocolate n cream dachshund who we call Kiesha.

  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on one litter at a time to ensure proper time with each puppy. Our hearts desire is for you to see the difference in your puppy when you bring them home. From how loving and happy they are to how they sleep all night without whining. We have a private group on Facebook where all of the charisma owners share updates and fun things about their puppy.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include miniature and standard sizes. 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 piebald, cream, black, chocolate, fawn (isabella), fawn (isabella) and cream, fawn (isabella) and tan, chocolate and tan, blue and tan, blue and cream, 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Karen

Karen 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Karen partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $4,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Included in price is our health guarantee, a complimentary 30 day health insurance from Trupanion, puppies health exam, first round of vaccinations, microchipping and puppy go home pack. Deposit does go toward the purchase price with remaining due at pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.

Breeder's location

Meet in Mountainburg, AR

946 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Northwest Arkansas National Airport

939 miles away

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Meet in Memphis, TN

743 miles away

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More about Karen

  • Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Charisma 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Charisma 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 (Preliminary)

    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 (Preliminary), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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 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 (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.

  • Brucellosis

    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.

  • GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy (XL-PRA), Full Embark 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 Karen to bring home their puppies.

  • Sasha M.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Our boy is wonderful — so smart and friendly. He’s like an angel in a dog’s body. He behaved amazingly during the flights, so calm the whole time. Such incredible company, even more than I ever expected. Thank you!

    ariana m.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Karen was amazing to work with! She was very responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable about dachshunds. You can tell she truly cares about her puppies and where they go. My puppy arrived healthy and happy through a flight nanny, and the whole experience went perfectly. I couldn’t be happier with my new mini dachshund Slinky, I highly recommend Charisma Dachshunds.

    Allison A.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Working with Karen has been such a wonderful experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and responsive, making the entire process smooth and reassuring. From the first introductions to pickup day, Karen was supportive and thoughtful in every step. She even sent me photos and videos of Henry as he grew, which made me feel like I was part of his journey long before bringing him home. What stands out the most is that her care doesn’t stop at the puppy exchange—she continues to provide guidance and encouragement to help you and your new family member settle in. My puppy, Henry, has been the sweetest addition to our home, and thanks to the early exposure to different smells and noises, his transition has been so much smoother than I ever expected. I couldn’t recommend Karen more highly to anyone looking for a miniature dachshund.

  • Zac A.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Could not have asked for a better experience! Karen was extremely genuine and thoughtful throughout the entire process. Constantly keeping us in the loop on how our little guy was doing. Shorty has been home with my girlfriend and I for about a week now and he’s been an absolute delight. He’s the sweetest, most loving and fearless pup ever and you can tell he was brought up in the best way possible with Karen. Truly can’t thank her enough for everything.

    Kelly W.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We recently brought home our miniature dachshund, Bodhi, from Karen, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the very beginning, Karen was kind, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the breed. She took the time to answer all of our questions, provided updates as Bodhi grew, and clearly cared deeply about the health and happiness of her puppies. Bodhi came to us healthy, well-socialized, and full of personality—everything we could have hoped for in a new family member. It’s obvious that Karen raises her pups with so much love and attention, which truly shows in Bodhi’s sweet temperament. We are so grateful to Karen for bringing Bodhi into our lives, and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a miniature dachshund. She truly goes above and beyond to make sure her puppies are ready for their forever homes!

    Jhania M.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    We recently welcomed Slinky (suky) from Karen, I was a little skeptical about getting a dog from another state, but after talking with Karen and even FaceTiming with her I knew I could trust her. She was very kind and was able to accommodate me. She really helped me get my dream dog ! We love slinky and he just the cutest little thing with a feisty little personality.

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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