I'm Marisa C., the breeder behind Passport Dachshunds located in Tampa, FL. Our dogs excel in the ring and as beloved companions. We are very proud of their accomplishments and those of their puppies. We enjoy showing our dogs, and they are our companions in every adventure. We are invested in helping this breed thrive. We do all that we can to give our puppies the best lives, including proper health care, thorough socialization, and finding them each wonderful, loving homes.
Q. & A. with Marisa
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include wirehaired 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 sable, red, brindle, and black and tan. 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.
Yellow Collar Boy
Went home
Male
White Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Purple Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Pink Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Blue Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Marisa
Marisa 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes AKC registration, health guarantee, USDA health certificate, first two rounds of puppy vaccinations, regular deworming, and puppy socialization. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color, show or companion. The non-refundable deposit goes towards the total price of the puppy and can be used towards a different litter if needed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marisa 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 Marisa 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 Marisa directly.
Passport 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
Winifred, mom
Dachshund
About Winifred
Winifred is a silly and sweet girl. High prey drive but also extremely obedient. She does it all - from showing, hunting, swimming, and more. Great coat and wonderful personality!
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Passport 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 Certification (CAER, 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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.