



I'm Melanie H., the breeder behind Hamilton Creek long haired mini dachshunds located in Natural Bridge, VA. We have 2 females (solid cream and black and cream piebald) and 1 stud (blue and cream dapple) who love spending time in our laps in the evening. I work from home which allows me to supervise the litters all day. We socialize with other pets and people at a young age as well as potty training!

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Melanie 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, Melanie partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care in placing puppies with the right family. We will discuss what you are looking for and we will educate you on doxies temperament and what to expect. We recommend FaceTiming with us to make you comfortable. ”

“This includes AKC registration papers, worming, first set of shots and first full vet exam. Deposit holds your puppy of choice. If deposit is received before litter is born it will go to gender of your choice and will be refundable if mom doesn’t produce.”
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melanie.
Meet in Natural Bridge, VA
149 miles away
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Meet in Lynchburg, VA
144 miles away
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Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
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Hamilton Creek long haired mini dachshunds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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Hamilton Creek long haired mini 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 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.
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).