I'm Joely M., the breeder behind Mendez’s Dachshunds located in Rockwall, TX. Mendez’s Dachshunds raises AKC miniature dachshunds with love, care, and devotion—healthy, loyal, and family-ready companions.
Q. & A. with Joely
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 longhaired and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, red, chocolate, black and tan, and dapple. 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.
Sally
Reserved
Female
Jack Skellington
Reserved
Male
Pebbles
Went home
Female
Betty
Went home
Female
Barney
Went home
Male
Wilma
Went home
Female
Fred
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Joely
Joely 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The deposit is to hold the puppy of your choice. It goes towards the final price of the puppy. It is non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joely 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 Joely 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 Joely directly.
Mendez’s 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
Joely M.
Litter update on 09 Nov. •
Sweet babies updated photos!
Moose and Penny's litter
Joely M.
Program update on 15 Feb. •
Joely M.
Litter update on 09 Feb. •
Babies are 3 weeks old today!
Blue and Luna's litter
Parent dogs
Penny, mom
Dachshund
About Penny
Penny is an ee chocolate-based cream miniature dachshund, born on September 6, 2023, and turning two years old on September 6, 2025. She maintains a healthy weight and a proportionate build consistent with her breed standard. Penny is characterized by her exceptionally sweet and affectionate temperament; she is truly gentle by nature and would not hurt a fly. Loyal and attentive to her family, she balances her protective instincts with an easygoing and loving disposition, making her an ideal companion and a cherished member of the household.
Moose, dad
Dachshund
About Moose
Moose is an AKC ee cream miniature dachshund, born on November 19, 2022, and turning three years old on November 19, 2025. He weighs 11 pounds and maintains a healthy, proportionate build for his breed standard. Moose is distinguished by his gentle and affectionate temperament, consistently displaying a sweet nature toward family members and trusted companions. Despite his small size, he is notably protective, demonstrating strong loyalty and attentiveness to his environment. These qualities make him both a devoted companion and a reliable watchdog.
Luna, mom
Dachshund
About Luna
Luna is gentle-natured and loves playing fetch! She’s very protective of her family and is extremely affectionate. She is fully AKC Registered as a Chocolate and Tan Piebald Dapple.
Blue, dad
Dachshund
About Blue
Blue is the best miniature dachshund I have ever owned. He is fully AKC registered and carry’s points, cream, longhair, and piebald. He never barks, is a lover of lamb chop toys and kisses. His birthday is 5/20/22.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Mendez’s 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.
Full Embark Panel, Animal Genetics Panel, 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).