I'm Meghan Z., the breeder behind Salchi Dog Miniature Dachshunds located in Laconia, NH. Salchi Dog breeds healthy, happy miniature dachshunds in New Hampshire. We focus on temperament, genetic health, and ethical practices—never double dapples. Smooth & long-haired pups in classic colors. Life’s better with a dachshund!
Q. & A. with Meghan
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up in a rural New Hampshire town where I first met a miniature dachshund breeder at a young age. It was love at first sight! I now find joy in sharing my love of dachshunds with other families who love the breed as much as I do.
What makes your program special?
Our dachshunds are lovingly home raised and socialized.
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, brindle, 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.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Meghan
Meghan 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes health certificate, vaccinations, and health guarantee. Deposit guarantees your pick until pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Meghan 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 Meghan 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 Meghan directly.
Salchi Dog Miniature 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
Motley, dad
Dachshund
About Motley
Motley is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Meghan decided to make him part of their program. Meghan 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
Salchi Dog Miniature 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
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).