The Well Tempered Dachshund

Danielle K.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • North Reading, MA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Danielle K., the breeder behind The Well Tempered Dachshund located in North Reading, MA. Our dogs are members of our family and are right by our side for daily life. Our experience with them inspired us to share their affectionate personalities with other loving families!

Q. & A. with Danielle

  • 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 have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include piebald and chocolate. 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 Danielle

Danielle has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $750 non-refundable deposit and between $2,250 - $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes veterinary visit and vaccines, deworming and socialization.”

Contract & health guarantee

Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in North Reading, MA

414 miles away

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More about Danielle

  • Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Danielle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Danielle’s links

Danielle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Well Tempered Dachshund 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

The Well Tempered Dachshund 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.

  • Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)

    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 Danielle to bring home their puppies.

  • Neysha W.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

      • +7

    Danielle was great to work with. She was extremely responsive and patient throughout the entire process. She shared pictures and updates frequently which was always fun. We had a great experience overall.

    Brenda G.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Danielle is the best breeder I have ever met! She kept us updated throughout the whole process. The pups are extremely well taken care of and well socialized from early on. Danielle is so very knowledgeable about the breed and answered so many questions during the process. We have kept close contact since then, becoming friends, and I am so happy to continue to receive updates on all of her pups! She is always so happy to receive pics and updates from us as well.

    Alessandra R.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Danielle was super easy and nice to work with. She takes good care of her puppies and you can tell she really loves dachshunds! We loved all the puppy pictures she would send us along the way and she made the process easy and fun! We are so happy we added Oliver to our family, and he loves his big brother Frank! We would definitely recommend going to The Well Tempered Dachshund for your new best friend!

  • Jessica S.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Danielle was phenomenal to work with! She is incredibly knowledgeable and willing to share her wealth of knowledge during the adoption process and after your puppy is home. While waiting to pick up our sweet Rolo, Danielle always kept me updated with photos and videos. She cares deeply about her puppies and future puppy parents! I’m so glad we found her through Good Dog as she led us to our forever best friend! I would recommend The Well Tempered Dachshund to anyone.

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    Teresa W.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

      • +6

    This was my first time purchasing a puppy through the Good Dog app, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, Danielle was incredibly communicative—she kept me updated throughout the entire process and sent pictures of our puppy every few days. It was so special to watch him grow and feel connected to him even before we met. She also shares her love for her dogs on her Instagram, where you can see how much she adores both the puppy parents and the litters. When we met, she was kind and welcoming. All of her dogs looked happy, healthy, and very loved in her home. It’s obvious she’s passionate about the breed and cares deeply for every puppy she raises. What really touched me was that the communication didn’t stop after we brought Irving home. She continues to stay in touch, and we exchange updates on each other’s pups—it feels like we’ve formed a friendship. It’s clear that she loves her puppies even after they’ve left her home. Irving has been amazing—so sweet, loving, and incredibly well-tempered from day one. He’s healthy and beautiful, and has clearly come from a nurturing environment. I’m so grateful we found Danielle and our new family member Irving. We love him so much, thank you Danielle!

    Noor Y.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Danielle was absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. She truly cares about her dogs and it shows in everything she does. She kept me updated with daily messages and photos of my puppy, which made me feel so connected and reassured. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend The Well Tempered Dachshund!

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