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.
Otto
Reserved
Male
Ophelia
Reserved
Female
Macadamia
Reserved
Female
Pfeffernüse
Reserved
Male
Lindor
Went home
Female
Godiva
Went home
Female
Cadbury
Went home
Male
Nutella
Went home
Female
Rodney
Went home
Male
Chip
Went home
Male
Charlie
Went home
Male
Rolo
Went home
Male
Patti
Went home
Female
Cannoli
Went home
Male
Zepole
Went home
Male
Mousse
Went home
Male
Pudding
Went home
Male
Truffle
Went home
Male
Biscotti
Went home
Male
Eclair
Went home
Female
Russell
Went home
Male
Latte
Went home
Female
Ganache
Went home
Male
Mocha
Went home
Female
Milano
Went home
Male
Teddie
Went home
Female
Nugget
Went home
Male
Reeses
Went home
Male
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 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 $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.
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
Danielle K.
Litter update on 07 Dec. •
Caramel and Zinnia's litter
Danielle K.
Program update on 22 Sept. •
7 weeks and suddenly looking so grown up! 🥹
Danielle K.
Litter update on 29 Aug. •
We are growing quite active!
Percy and Bandit's litter
Danielle K.
Litter update on 07 June •
lots of play time! growing up fast 🥹
Percy and Zinnia's litter
Danielle K.
Litter update on 29 May •
Our first trip outside was a success!!
Percy and Zinnia's litter
Danielle K.
Program update on 30 Apr. •
Now we eat mush! 3 weeks happy healthy puppies 🐶
Danielle K.
Litter update on 09 Apr. •
Percy and Zinnia's litter
Danielle K.
Litter update on 06 Apr. •
5 zinnia babies any day now 😊
Percy and Zinnia's litter
Danielle K.
Litter update on 14 Mar. •
It’s almost time to go their fur ever homes!
Tito and Bandit's litter
Danielle K.
Litter update on 28 Feb. •
designer bags for designer puppies 😊
Tito and Bandit's litter
Parent dogs
Izzy, mom
Dachshund
About Izzy
Izzy is a future mom here with us living like a princess 👑
Percy, dad
Dachshund
About Percy
Percy is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Danielle decided to make him part of their program. Danielle 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.
Zinnia, mom
Dachshund
About Zinnia
Zinnia is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danielle decided to make her part of their program. Danielle 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.
Bandit, mom
Dachshund
About Bandit
Bandit is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danielle decided to make her part of their program. Danielle 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
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!