I'm Michelle V., the breeder behind Mighty But Mini Dachshunds located in Swanton, OH. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. We are committed to raising our litters right alongside our family so they’re socialized and ready to leave our care and become loving family members for others.
Q. & A. with Michelle
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 piebald, cream, black and cream, chocolate 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.
Shaded Cream Girl 2
Went home
Female
Cream boy
Went home
Male
Cream Girl
Went home
Female
Shaded Cream Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1 red Easter puppies
Went home
Male
Boy 2 green Easter puppies
Went home
Male
Boy 3 blue Easter Puppies
Went home
Male
Puppy 4 Black collar Easter Puppies
Went home
Male
Joey
Went home
Male
Roxy
Went home
Female
Buddy
Went home
Male
Milk Dud 2 Dot Male
Went home
Male
Milk Dud 1 Dot Male
Went home
Male
Milk Dud 5
Went home
Male
Milk Dud 4
Went home
Male
Milk Dud 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $1,400 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle directly.
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
Extras
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Swanton, OH
381 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport
377 miles away
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More about Michelle
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mighty But Mini 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
Michelle V.
Litter update on 06 June •
Winston and Gracie's litter
Parent dogs
Mazie, mom
Dachshund
About Mazie
Mazie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Michelle 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.
Trinity, mom
Dachshund
About Trinity
Trinity is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Michelle 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.
Stella, mom
Dachshund
About Stella
Stella is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Michelle 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.
Willow, mom
Dachshund
About Willow
Willow is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Michelle 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.
Gracie, mom
Dachshund
About Gracie
Gracie is the sweetheart and loves laps! She is a Dappled Piebald
Great health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Winston, dad
Dachshund
About Winston
Winston is a clear coat cream and his personality is the best!
Izzy, mom
Dachshund
About Izzy
Izzy is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Michelle 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
Mighty But 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Michelle to bring home their puppies.
Ashley K.
Verified owner · July 2025
I am so glad I found Mighty But Mini Dachshunds. Michelle has been great from the start. Extremely responsive and really gave my Herbie the best start to his life. I was included and notified for every early milestone and she was able to answer any and all questions I had. Herbie is healthy and happy and I know a big part of that is due to Mighty But Mini Dachshunds.
Alexandra M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
+4
Michelle had amazing communication, and more importantly we could tell she genuinely loves and cares for the pups she has!
Alexa P.
Verified owner · July 2025
+4
Michelle was amazing to work with! She was so responsive and shared so many pictures of our puppy in the weeks leading up to us bringing him home. She truly cares about dachshunds and loves the breed so much, she was a dream! I couldn’t recommend Michelle enough, our little Gus is absolutely perfect
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.