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The Dachshund Den
- Las Cruces, NM
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Dachshund litter
Due May 2026
Ready July 2026
Planned Dachshund litter
Due May 2026
Ready July 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Ruth F., the breeder behind The Dachshund Den located in Las Cruces, NM. Starting in my childhood with my mom's absolute love for Dachshunds that spilled over to me! I was raised on a ranch and spent years caring for animals with guidance from my parents. My dachshunds are in home raised and exposed and loved on my many, including 7 grandkiddies.
Q. & A. with Ruth
Why did you start breeding?
18 1/2 years later after my Reggy passed I decided I wanted to help continue this amazing breed and start my own proper breeding program with the help of my daughter that has been breeding amazing minis for years. The name The Dachshund Den is loving memory of my first Dachshund Reggy. I was always sewing him Dachshund Dens to burrow in.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program will start in 2026. Our girls are still growing and need time <3 . We are small micro kennel with focus on each and every one of them individually, loved and spoiled. All our Dachshunds are in home raised, AKC and genetically tested with no line breeding. Our focus is on providing families with happy, healthy, vaccinated, well rounded Dachshunds with great personalities.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 smooth and longhaired 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, red, brindle, chocolate and tan, black and tan, blue and tan, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Ruth
Ruth 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 $1,500 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our prices will depend on the puppy, whether they are pet only or full breeding rights and AKC or CKC. Price includes first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, AKC/CKC registration. Deposits are non refundable but applied to the full price of the puppy of your choice. I breed long and short hair. Deposit is nontransferable without breeders approval.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ruth 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 Ruth 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 Ruth 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ruth.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Las Cruces, NM
1692 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at El Paso Airport
1694 miles away
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Meet in Anthony, NM
1701 miles away
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More about Ruth
Ruth has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Ruth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Ruth is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Dachshund Den 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
Saphie, mom
Dachshund
About Saphie
Sapphire is a sweet little blue and tan girl, Very playful and loves to play chase and sausage rolling in the yard. She has beautiful sweet light green eyes but don't let those gorgeous eyes fool you. She's a mess waiting to happen! What can she get into next is joy in itself to watch :D <3 She's true dachshund, super smart, loving, sweet, always ready to please and ready for her next adventure! She's doing great in her puppy training classes and very food motivated. She will sit for any snack :D
Opal, mom
Dachshund
About Opal
Opal is beyond sweet and gentle. All she wants to do is lay on you and flash her beautiful eyes. Super smart and definitely uses those eyes of hers to get her way! A petite little girl but still growing! She's a long haired cream brindle and knows she's gorgeous! <3 Her first planned litter is scheduled for 2026.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
The Dachshund Den 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, 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).
