DachGen
- Crystal River, FL
Available puppies
Isabelle
7 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Maria M., the breeder behind DachGen located in Crystal River, FL. DachGen is dedicated to responsibly breeding healthy, well-structured dachshunds with exceptional temperaments. Every litter is thoughtfully planned using health testing, genetics, and careful selection to preserve and improve the breed.
Q. & A. with Maria
Why did you start breeding?
A friend, turned mentor got me involved.What makes your program special?
In-home bred. DNA and OFA tested parents.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.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Maria
Maria 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, Maria partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Price depends on puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maria.
Breeder's location
Meet in Crystal River, FL
Other pick-up locations
More about Maria
Maria has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Maria was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Maria’s links
Maria is a trusted Good Dog breeder
DachGen 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
Howler, dad
Dachshund
About Howler
Howler is an ee clear red longhair
Sunshine, mom
Dachshund
About Sunshine
Sunshine is a red piebald
Skylar, mom
Dachshund
About Skylar
Skylar is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Nikolai, dad
Dachshund
About Nikolai
Nikolai is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Maria decided to make him part of their program. Maria 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
Excellent level
DachGen 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 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).
