I'm Dave and Mary G., the breeder behind Desert Horizon Dachshunds located in Fredonia, AZ. As conscientious breeders, we are proud of the loving, smart, beautiful, and sound puppies we’re able to provide for others. It’s been such a pleasure to be able to watch every stage of puppy life! We’re so lucky to be able to do this and match wonderful families with our perfect puppies.
Q. & A. with Dave and Mary
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve always loved and have had animals since I was a small child. I can’t remember a time where my family didn’t raise dogs or horses.
What makes your program special?
The time and dedication we put into our dogs and puppies. They are not outside kennel dogs, they are indoor family pets and a part of our life every single day. Their well being and care are priority.
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 piebald, cream, brindle, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, black and cream, black and tan, 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.
Sabrina
Reserved
Female
Pumpkin
Reserved
Female
Candy
Reserved
Female
Ghost
Reserved
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Ted
Went home
Male
Leo
Went home
Male
Honey
Went home
Female
Maple
Went home
Female
Sunny
Went home
Male
Penny
Went home
Female
Fawn
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Dave and Mary
Dave and Mary 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,850 - $2,450 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC Registration Application
Well Puppy Check With Vet
Signed Health Certificate From Veterinarian
Vaccinations
Microchipped
Microchipped
Current On All Age Appropriate Vaccinations And Worming.
Puppy Bag.
. Deposits are a measure of good faith.
They are not refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dave and Mary 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 Dave and Mary 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 Dave and Mary directly.
Desert Horizon 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
Tillo, dad
Dachshund
About Tillo
Meet Desert Horizon’s Ocotillo.
Tillo is our youngest homegrown boy. He is a very outgoing gentle little boy. He prefers snuggling with his human family and wrestling with all the dachshund girls.
Laurel, mom
Dachshund
About Laurel
Laurel is a second generation Desert Horizon Dachshund.
She is a shaded cream brindle/dapple.
She is a Meadow daughter.
She is a love bug who prefers to lay on your lap or wrestle with the other dachshunds outdoors.
Ash, dad
Dachshund
About Ash
Ash is our newest boy.
He is a love bug, he is very gentle with the puppies and he makes the best puppy sitter I have.
This boy is good natured.
He doesn't know a stranger and he is everyone's lap dog.
He loves to spend his time on the couch with the grandkids snuggling or rough housing with Laurel.
Ash has produced his first litters and we couldn't be happier with them.
Sage, mom
Dachshund
About Sage
Sage is the first Dachshund puppy that we have brought into our home in 12 years, it has been a while since we have raised Dachshunds.
She is so full of herself, I refer to her as the "sentinel" of the bunch, she is always, and I do mean ALWAYS looking for something to bark at.
Sage is a love bug, she loves to be loved on when she has time, she is usually too busy scouting her home outdoors or tormenting Wren and the other girls indoors.
This girl is full of personality, and we just love her!
Like Wren she goes camping and hiking, she loves it. She is very bold, not much intimidates her. She loves life.
Prickly Pear, mom
Dachshund
About Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear has quite a personality.
She loves to carry her bear around the house and nap with it.
She’s very gentle and loves my grandkids.
She also loves the puppies, hers as well as all the other puppies that are not hers.
Primm, mom
Dachshund
About Primm
Primm is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dave and Mary decided to make her part of their program. Dave and Mary 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.
Daizie, mom
Dachshund
About Daizie
Miss Daizie Mae is a second generation Desert Horizon Dachshund. She is a shaded red brindle, her coloring is stunning in the sunlight.
I kept back three daughters from Meadow because I love everything about her.
Daizie Mae is a gentle outgoing girl.
She loves to play and she simply enjoys people and life.
Palo, dad
Dachshund
About Palo
Palo is such a fun boy, he loves to teach the new puppies the ropes of the house and he especially loves to roll them every chance he gets.
This boy is good natured, he doesn't know a stranger.
He loves to play fetch with the grandkids and snuggle every chance he gets with them.
Palo has produced some beautiful litters for us. We are raising two of his daughters currently to add to our program.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Desert Horizon 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.
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.
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.
DNA Coat/Trait Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Dave and Mary to bring home their puppies.
Gabriela C.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
+5
Dave and Mary were the absolute kindest people. They were very attentive and informative all throughout this process. I love the fact that they like to keep up with the pups that they’ve homed because it just shows that they care. I will be forever grateful to them because I now have my forever best friend.