Grand River Dachshunds
- South Dakota
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Blue Girl
7 weeks old · Female
Green Smooth Boy
7 weeks old · Male
Pink Girl
7 weeks old · Female
Purple Wire Boy
7 weeks old · Male
Yellow Smooth Girl
7 weeks old · Female
Upcoming litters
Planned Dachshund litter
Due June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Denise & Dana G., the breeder behind Grand River Dachshunds located in South Dakota. The goal we set and which I believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies that make a well-rounded character in an adult dog. Sometimes the most ordinary things can be made extraordinary simply by doing them with a Dachshund. Dana lives in southern South Dakota with Dax, Diego, & Tux. Denise lives in southern California with Bentley, Merci, and Valentina.
Q. & A. with Denise & Dana
Why did you start breeding?
Dana owned dachshunds first, she purchased her first show dog in 2008.What makes your program special?
We focus on breeding structurally sound dogs that can excel in the show ring as well as in any hunting situation. We only breed a litter once every 1-4 years. Denise is an experienced dachshund & basset hound field trial & hunting performance test judge as well as a Farm Dog Certified judge. Between the 2 of us, we have judged conformation matches, all-breed puppy groups, & specialty sweepstakes. We offer a Title/Training Incentive Program to dog/puppy buyers, you can find out more information by going to our website.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 wirehaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red, wild boar, and black and tan. 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.
Merci (purple collar)
Went homeFemale
Tux (orange collar)
Went homeMale
Harrison (green collar)
Went homeMale
Jaxon (blue collar)
Went homeMale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Bear (red collar)
Went homeMale
Timmy (yellow collar)
Went homeMale
Flyer
Went homeMale
Cruiser
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Lavender Girl
Went homeFemale
Fuchsia Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Teal Boy
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Teal
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Denise & Dana
Denise & Dana 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.
Denise & Dana partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.
“We start matching families as we begin evaluating temperament, personality, & conformation. Show & performance homes are a priority. This will vary from 8 weeks to 16 weeks. Families can share their preferences, but we make the final decisions based on temperament and personality. ”
Price
“We also offer a Title/Testing Incentive program in which buyers can get up to $300 back for Titling and Testing their new dog/puppy. No deposits are accepted until after puppies are born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Denise & Dana 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 Denise & Dana 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 Denise & Dana 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Denise & Dana.
Breeder's location
Meet in South Dakota
1237 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Joe Foss Field
1045 miles away
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Meet in Minneapolis, MN
906 miles away
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More about Denise & Dana
Club memberships
Denise & Dana is a member of Dachshund Club of America, Dachshund Club of Santa Ana Valley, Sierra Dachshund Breeders Club, Columbine Dachshund Club, Rapid City Kennel Club, Rocky Mountain Hound Association, and Rocky Mountain Earthdog Club.
Certifications & recognitions
FCI International Champion, AKC Grand Champions, AKC Dual Champions, FCI registered , AKC Champions, UKC Champions , Breed Club Member, AKC Club Member, AKC Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Canine Ambassador.
Denise & Dana has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Denise & Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Denise & Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Grand River 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
Litter and program updates
Denise & Dana G.
Program update on 21 Apr •One of the dog's we bred (& Merci's brother), Harrison got earned a novice earthdog qualifying leg this past weekend in Arizona.
Denise & Dana G.
Litter update on 21 Apr •…We have set up a pen in the yard for the pups for outdoor time. They also get time in the big yard with the adult dogs & the almost 6 month old puppy. They are not left unsupervised with them (of course they can be with their mom).
Buddy and Merci's litter
Denise & Dana G.
Litter update on 16 Apr •Pups had their first outdoor time on the deck yesterday & today! Lots of chaos but things, things for them to do.
Buddy and Merci's litter
Denise & Dana G.
Litter update on 05 Apr •Puppies are 4.5 weeks old! They all have great personalities.
Buddy and Merci's litter
Denise & Dana G.
Litter update on 03 Apr •Last night the pups were so cute all cuddled together sleeping. I stuck my head in to join them & got lots of licks. 😜
Buddy and Merci's litter
Denise & Dana G.
Litter update on 03 Apr •…Puppies had a cuddle before they had their nails dremeled today for the first time. We have only been using human clippers on them so far. They all did great especially loving the spray cheese every couple minutes.
Buddy and Merci's litter
Denise & Dana G.
Litter update on 29 Mar •Puppies will be 4 weeks on Tuesday so that means they get an upgrade to their playpen. We added more toys & a larger potty box.
Buddy and Merci's litter
Denise & Dana G.
Litter update on 28 Mar •Babies were 17 days old on 3/21
Buddy and Merci's litter
Denise & Dana G.
Litter update on 26 Mar •We are trying solid food!
Buddy and Merci's litter
Parent dogs
Firefly, mom
Dachshund
About Firefly
She is a daughter of Cruizer & Merci. She is a homozygous red wirehair.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).Shasta, mom
Dachshund
About Shasta
She is a red (carrying for tan points) wirehair.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.Journey, mom
Dachshund
About Journey
She is a red (carrying for wildboar) wirehair.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +3 more.Merci, mom
Dachshund
About Merci
Merci finished her field championship under a year old & her conformation championship at 17 months old getting all of her points between the beginning of April & the beginning of June. She is a homozygous red wirehair.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Grand River 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.
Brucellosis, Congenital Deafness (BAER, 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.
Full Embark Panel, Lafora Disease (LD)
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).
