I'm Roberta M., the breeder behind Cool Runnin Dachshunds located in Polo, MO. Our dogs are our companions and family members.
We care deeply about this breed and are proud to be responsible Dachshund breeders. We can't imagine life without our pups. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with Dachshund puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!
Q. & A. with Roberta
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 smooth and longhaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, red, brindle, black and cream, chocolate and cream, 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.
Getting a puppy from Roberta
Roberta 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes vet check, first vaccine, deworming, limited AKC registration, and microchipping with AKC Lifetime Reunite, Puppy Starter Bag. All of our puppies are pet only, limited AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Roberta 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 Roberta 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 Roberta directly.
Cool Runnin 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
UKC CH Ginger, mom
Dachshund
About UKC CH Ginger
UKC Champion AKC pointed Ginger is a smooth red brindle.
UKC Champion Stella, mom
Dachshund
About UKC Champion Stella
UKC Champion Stella is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Roberta decided to make her part of their program. Roberta 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.
GCHB CH Viki, dad
Dachshund
About GCHB CH Viki
AKC Bronze Grand Champion A sweet boy imported from Russia.
CH M Marquis, dad
Dachshund
About CH M Marquis
AKC CHampion Longhair black and cream
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cool Runnin 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.
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.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1)
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 Roberta to bring home their puppies.
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Kevin M.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Roberta is very responsive to questions concerning our new puppy. He is very healthy (eats like a horse for such a tiny thing) and our vet says he looks "perfect." Nothing but kudos and praise here. Highly recommend.