Enchanted Desert
- Edgewood, NM
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Dachshund litter
Due Sept. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Margitta A., the breeder behind Enchanted Desert located in Edgewood, NM. My goal is to breed high quality dogs that are healthy, achieve longevity, have excellent conformation, and the best disposition! All puppies are raised with "Puppy Culture" and will be temperament tested at 8-9 weeks of age to make sure that they will end up in a home that is the perfect fit for them. I want to carefully select where they will live for the rest of their lives. From the moment my puppies are born, I will be and stay in touch with anyone on my waitlist so future buyers can follow the pups development via FaceTime, messenger or other available means of communication. Puppy buyers are also encouraged to join my group Enchanted Desert Standard Wirehaired Dachshunds where I'll frequently post updates. There, they can also communicate with previous puppy buyers and ask them for their experiences.
Q. & A. with Margitta
Why did you start breeding?
I became interested in breeding when I saw how many puppies were just "produced" without the parent dogs demonstrating that they were actually worth breeding. That often led to their offspring being sick, having temperament issues, or develop other undesirable traits. My goal was to do better with my breeding program. I only breed once in a great while when I see that my pairing promises good outcomes.What makes your program special?
My thoroughness in regards to health, temperament, genetics, training, and overall wellbeing of my dogs is my personal requirement so my dogs will produce the highest quality puppies.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Dachshund puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Dachshund puppies have wirehaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Leonberger puppies are reddish brown. Dachshund puppies are wild boar. 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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Margitta
Margitta 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.
Margitta partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 9 weeks old.
“To make sure that the puppy is matched with the right forever home, there will be a formal evaluation of the puppy. In the meantime, the potential buyer has had a chance to communicate with me as often as they want. They can see the puppies via Facetime or messenger. They can watch the puppies play, eat, and sleep. Frequent updates will also be posted on my Facebook group, where the potential buyers can also communicate with previous buyers. Because of the risk of contamination and others risks, I do NOT allow homevisits!”
Price
“$ 2,250 includes microchip and registration fees for Standard Wirehaired Dachshunds from Champion lines. $4.500 incl microchip and registration fees for Leonberger puppies from Champion lines. . I expect 800.00 deposit for Standard Wirehaired Dachshunds and 950,00 for Leonbergers. I will request a financial commitment to secure a puppy for an approved buyer and full payment before the puppies will be microchipped and registered to the new owner! Complete Payment will be due before the puppies leave my home. Special arrangements regarding transportation etc can be discussed on an individual basis.”
Contract & health guarantee
Margitta 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 Margitta 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 Margitta 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
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Margitta.
Breeder's location
Meet in Edgewood, NM
5340 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Santa Fe Airport
5305 miles away
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Meet in Albuquerque, NM
5354 miles away
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More about Margitta
Club memberships
Margitta is a member of Dachshund Club of America and Leonberger Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Kevin also achieved his AKC conformation championship. He is a working farm dog. He lives on 40 acres with his mom, 7 horses, and a doggy sister. But he gets ready at 5 am to drive an hour to work with his mom where he spends 8 hours at her office. There he socializes with other employees, customers, and others. He takes all his jobs very serious., Lucy achieved her AKC conformation championship. She also has various performance titles as a FitDog, a TrickDog, she has all levels of her Canine Good Citizen, and she is a certified Therapy Dog. But most of all, she is my loving and beloved pet! She loves to cuddle with me on the couch, and she sleeps with me in my bed. Lucy is all anyone could wish for. .
Margitta has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Margitta was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Margitta’s links
Margitta is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Enchanted Desert 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
Lucy, mom
Dachshund
About Lucy
Lucy is my very sweet baby girl. She is so smart and talented! Lucy has several performance titles, and she's also achieved her conformation championship. She loves her job as a certified therapy dog, as well. But what she loves most, is to snuggle up with her mom on the couch and in bed. She is an overall well rounded, loving little girl with lots of talents. But she also watches out over her family and loves doing typical Dachshund things when she is outside, roaming her property.
Parent health testing
Dachshund
Leonberger
Excellent level
Enchanted Desert 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.
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, Dentition
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.
