Noel Wiener Ranch

Melissa N.

Breeder of Dachshunds

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa N., the breeder behind Noel Wiener Ranch located in Monmouth, IL. We are a small in-home breeder of quality family pets with a focus on health, temperament, conformation, movement, & intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, loving, healthy pets. We also are open to allowing full rights to small in-home breeders, like ourselves, just starting out.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • 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 colors in your program?

    Our puppies include cream and red. 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.

Getting a puppy from Melissa

Melissa 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes AKC registration, 1st set of puppy shots given by a vet, deworming given at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks, a 1-year health/genetic guarantee, your new puppy socialized with other animals, kids and adults, used to normal, active household noises and a lifetime of support! All of our pet/limited pups are the same price regardless of color, pattern, or sex. Price includes the 1st set of vaccines, deworming, puppy starter pack and a lifetime of support.”

Contract & health guarantee

Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Monmouth, IL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at General Downing-Peoria Airport

More about Melissa

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Melissa’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Noel Wiener Ranch 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Noel Wiener Ranch 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.

  • PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Dachshund Type, Full Embark Panel, Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis, Narcolepsy, Dachshund Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Coat/Trait 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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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