I'm Carissa S., the breeder behind Wonderful Weiners located in Kentucky. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Carissa
What makes your program special?
Small program that does not use females to breed for a few years and then sells them when they are no longer able to breed. We love and handle our puppies inside our home. The puppies aren't allowed outside until they are old enough for flea and tick preventative.
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.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Squishy
Went home
Male
Sad eyes chocolate male
Went home
Male
Scarface
Went home
Male
Dapple girl 1
Went home
Female
Arsenic's brown boy
Went home
Male
Dapple runt
Went home
Female
Chocolate girl
Went home
Female
Gorro
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Paddington
Went home
Male
Fiona
Went home
Female
Sebastion
Went home
Male
Dapple female
Went home
Female
Chocolate and Cream dapple
Went home
Male
Wick
Went home
Male
Milo
Went home
Male
Black male 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Carissa
Carissa 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 $1,800 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes 1 year health guarantee that the puppy is free of disease and genetic defect. Puppy shots, deworming, vet checked. 200
Remainder of payment due upon pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carissa 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 Carissa 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 Carissa directly.
Wonderful Weiners 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
CS
Carissa S.
Litter update on 31 Mar. •
Cyanide and Artemis's litter
Parent dogs
Artemis, mom
Dachshund
About Artemis
Shaded cream, dapple, longhaired female
Arsenic, mom
Dachshund
About Arsenic
Arsenic is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carissa decided to make her part of their program. Carissa 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.
Ellie, mom
Dachshund
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carissa decided to make her part of their program. Carissa 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.
Cyanide, dad
Dachshund
About Cyanide
Black, longhaired male
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Wonderful Weiners 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Carissa to bring home their puppies.
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Alcides C.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
Hera has been a wonderful addition to our family! She is healthy, energetic and very smart. We love her! Wonderful Weiners are very thorough with info and paperwork. Overall they’re really great.
Juli K.
Verified owner · Sept. 2022
Little Gus is doing great! (We changed his name). He goes back to vet this week for a shot. He is growing like a weed. He is the sweetest thing and everyone loves him💙🐶
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Ashtyn M.
Verified owner · Oct. 2023
Adding a second dachshund to our home was such a great decision. We had a very easy time coordinating a pickup even though I had quite a long drive, it went smoothly. Our new puppy has been so wonderful with our current dog and both my kids. She is well socialized and it is clear a lot of care went into the first couple of months of her life. The packet that came home with her was very informative and thoughtful. Overall very caring people taking care of these puppies before they find their forever homes.