



Planned Dachshund litter
Due June 2027
I'm Madison V., the breeder behind Golden Badger Kennels located in Cheyenne, WY. We raise versatile AKC Dachshunds that excel working, doing sports, and being good pets. Our parent dogs are fully health tested, litters are carefully planned out, puppies are raised on an advanced curriculum, and more.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Corn
Female
Cranberry
Female
Stuffing
Female
Casserole
Male
Turkey
Male
Poppy (Purple Collar)
Female
Oregano (Lime)
Female
Basil (Pink)
Female
Clover (Yellow)
Female
Crèpe (Pink Collar)
Female
Brownie (Green Collar)
Male
Oreo (Blue Collar)
Male
Waffle (Silver Collar)
Male
Key Lime
Male
Apple
Male
Blueberry
Male
Pecan
Male
Silk
Male
Pumpkin
Male
Rhubarb
Female
Blue Collar
Male
Puppy 2
Male
Puppy 3
Male
Puppy 4
Female
Madison 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.
Madison 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 7 weeks old.
“When puppies are 7 weeks old we conduct a temperament test and start evaluating their structures. This gives us a better idea of which puppy would fit for each family.”

“This includes them being utd on shots/dewormers, microchipped, 30 month health warranty, AKC registration, vet checked, temperament test, a starter kit, and more. This deposit is not reserving specific puppies, just gender spots. Puppies will be paired with families after temperament testing. Deposits are required. There is a $100 wait list fee.”
Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Madison.
Meet in Cheyenne, WY
Meet at Denver Airport
Meet in Denver, CO
Club memberships
Madison is a member of Columbine Dachshund Club, Golden Retriever Club Of America, National Miniature Dachshund Club, Cheyenne Kennel Club, Collie Health Foundation, and Hunting Retriever Club Inc.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, ATT Judge, AKC Fetch Judge, Farm Dog Judge, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Madison has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Madison was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Golden Badger Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Madison V.
Little green collar is now also off to his new home! 💚


Higgins and Nala's litter

Madison V.
Another go home for Nala’s litter! Little pink now known as Hazel is off to her new family 🩷


Higgins and Nala's litter

Madison V.
Puppies are starting to go home! Excited to see yellow collar (now Daphne) and red collar (now Auggie) meet their new families!


Higgins and Nala's litter

Madison V.
Play time for the boys and nap time for the girls!


Higgins and Nala's litter

Madison V.
Puppies are becoming more mobile!


Higgins and Nala's litter

Madison V.
Puppies are 1 week old and growing like weeds!


Higgins and Nala's litter

All breeds
Dachshund
Golden Retriever
Dachshund
About Rain
Rain is one of our upcoming dams for our program. She is out of the same breeder of a dog we've shown for a friend, Molly. We decided to add her to our family due to her having diverse lines including imports from Ukraine and Russia. She's very sweet with a little bit of sass. We are very excited to see what all she enjoys as she gets older, we will be trying conformation, barn hunt, fast cat, and more! Rain is not an active breeding dog in our program yet as she is underage and has not completed her health testing or earned any titles.
Dachshund
About Houston
We are very excited to have added Houston to our home. Houston so far is a feisty little dog who goes out of his way to chase around the other Dachshunds. He has fantastic confidence already and no one is a stranger. He is still young so we are seeing how he grows out and matures. Once he's older we are going to see what all he enjoys to do! We plan to do conformation with him and potentially fast cat, barn hunt, and other fun things. Houston is out of some very accomplished lines so we have high hopes in finding something that he will succeed in.
Excellent health testing
Dachshund
About Doc
Doc is one of our hold backs from Nala's last litter. He has been a very moderate puppy, he has good drive but can also easily settle and hang out with us. We believe his temperament will compliment our goals nicely. We're excited to see what all he excels in! Doc is not an active breeding dog in our program yet as he is underage and has not completed his health testing or earned any titles.
Good health testing
Dachshund
About Nala
Nala is one of the dogs that we really go into Titling with. She truly has amazing drive and work ability. She's a very biddable dog that picks up new behaviors very fast. Nala also has an amazing on and off switch. She is out of a breeder in SD. We are still trying to actively participate in things with her in between whelping. We have started to train to try to obtain her rally novice title. So far she has gotten to participate in barn hunt, fast CAT, farm Dog, and companion titles. As well as some agility fun at home. We also plan to keep doing fast CAT with her as she absolutely loves it and go for her FCAT title. Nala herself is not a dog that'll do well in conformation so we are trying to prove her in other venues. We think she will produce good sport/performance prospects and active puppies!
Excellent health testing
Dachshund
About Peaches
Little Peaches is our newest addition! She is our first smooth Dachshund that we are adding to our program. We decided to add her to our home because she adds really good diversity as she carries long-haired as well as having some import lines on her dams side. So in her litters she will be able both smooth and longhaired puppies when paired with another longhaired! So far she is a playful active little puppy with good prey drive. We are very excited to see what all she enjoys as she gets older, we will be trying conformation, barn hunt, fast cat, and more! Peaches is not an active breeding dog in our program yet as she is underage and has not completed her health testing or earned any titles.
Golden Retriever
About Karma
Karma is from a breeder right here in Wyoming. She absolutely loves attention and to curl up on the couch with us. Karma overall is a very high energy dog. Her pedigree consist of field lines far back with hunting titles. So far she has earned multiple titles in AKC. Currently we are training to get her ready for all the fun sports she'll be participating in. We plan to get her involved with barn hunt, fast cat, and more.
Excellent health testing
Dachshund
About Higgins
We were given the opportunity of getting Higgins from a breeder who was retiring and we just couldn't pass it up! He is the sweetest and most gentle dog you'll ever meet. Higgins is a chiller dog who enjoys to spend his time hanging out at home. Although he does have moments where he acts like a young playful puppy. He is a great representation of the breed standard structurally. He doesn't have much interest in the show ring and that's just fine with us as we believe our dogs should enjoy what they do. We do still occasionally enter him in some smaller local shows but he spends most of his days enjoying himself at home. He is out of some accomplished lines with some influence of Russian lines on his sire's side. Higgins has been working towards some simple companion titles and farm dog. We hope to try to see if he enjoys some fast cat or barn hunt soon!
Excellent health testing
Excellent level
Golden Badger Kennels 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.
Dentition, Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Madison to bring home their puppies.

Sara H.
Verified owner · May 2026
Madison is so ethical and does an amazing job with her litters and her adopting families. Love how she pairs the puppy with the family/lifestyle based on her thorough questionnaire. Speedy came healthy and happy and we can’t wait to see him grow and mature! Will definitely recommend her and the Good Dog app to help vet conscientious breeders and families.
Caitlin N.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
We are thrilled with our golden girl from Golden Badger Kennels. Madison was easy to work with and kept us updated along the way. She also accommodated our schedule when coordinating a time to pick up our puppy. As for the quality of the kennels, you can tell Madison really cares about her dogs. All of the health testing is verifiable, her dogs are titled and mentally sound, she conducts temperament testing to make sure each puppy is matched to the most suitable home, and our girl was clearly well socialized by the time we picked her up. We are absolutely smitten with Lana and would consider purchasing another puppy from Madison.
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.