I'm Samantha R., the breeder behind High Mountain Dachshunds located in Salida, CO. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. We just adore this breed and can't wait to share our love for them with you! We are passionate breeders and are dedicated to maintaining responsible breeding practices. We do all that we can to make sure our pups get the best care and go to the best homes!
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
I was raised around family members who bred for years and years.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Long haired piebald girl
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Black and tan girl
Went home
Female
Doby
Went home
Male
Mabel
Went home
Female
Minnie
Went home
Female
Tiny
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 $600 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes health guarantee, ckc registration, first shots and deworming, a puppy pack and lots of love! All puppies are same price, no matter the color, coat, or gender. Your deposit is to ensure that you will have the puppy of your choice, and goes toward the total price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha directly.
High Mountain 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
Sas, mom
Dachshund
About Sas
Sas is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Ween, dad
Dachshund
About Ween
Ween is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
High Mountain 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Full Embark 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).