Southern Idaho Dachshunds · Rupert, Idaho

Little dogs.
Long love stories.

Family-raised miniature dachshunds, loved and socialized in our home and raised with room to explore on our Southern Idaho land.

AKC RegisteredHealth TestedFamily Raised

Five Lillibridge Long Dogs dachshunds in a fall setting with pumpkins and a Happy Thanksgiving sign

Welcome to the family

Purposefully raised.
Wholeheartedly loved.

At Southern Idaho Dachshunds, our love for the breed guides everything we do. We strive to better each generation through thoughtful breeding decisions, with a focus on health, sound structure, and the affectionate, spirited temperament that makes Dachshunds so special. Guided by the AKC Dachshund breed standard, our goal is to preserve the breed’s distinctive qualities while raising cherished companions. Every puppy is raised with care, loved wholeheartedly, and given a foundation for life with their future family.

Meet our dachshunds

The heart of
our program.

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Meet Our Males

Male

Zeek

Rocking It Zeek

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Our Family’s Adventures

Our Southern Idaho home

Raised at home,
ready for yours.

Our puppies grow up surrounded by everyday family life, affection, activity and fresh country air. Early handling and thoughtful socialization help them leave us ready to become confident companions.

We believe choosing a puppy should feel personal. We are here to answer questions, share updates and support every family from the first conversation through homecoming and beyond.

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Meet our puppies

Available
Puppies

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Rockstar Rocky in action

Get to know this handsome little boy.

ParentsFrodo Doggins × Belladonna Doggins

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Rockstar Rocky American Kennel Club certified pedigree

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Rockstar Rocky’s Embark ResultsView Embark DNA results →

Sire’s Embark Results — FrodoView DNA report (PDF) →

Dam’s Embark Results — BelladonnaView DNA report (PDF) →

Available puppy

Rockstar Rocky

Beautiful piebald markings, floppy ears, and irresistible puppy eyes—this handsome little boy might just steal your heart. Short legs, beautiful spots, and a lifetime of adventures ahead! Could Rockstar Rocky’s next adventure be with you?

$3,000.00
Male miniature dachshund · Piebald
Born August 17, 2026
AKC registered
Embark DNA tested
Vaccinated and microchipped
Both parents are Embark DNA tested
Crate trained
Knows sit and come; working on down and stay
Rupert, Idaho

Helpful dachshund information

Our Dachshund Resource Center.

Explore the products we use, learn about the dachshund breed standard, and find helpful guidance for caring for your puppy.

Tried, trusted & dachshund friendly

Products We
Recommend & Use

These are the foods and supplies we personally use with our dogs and confidently recommend to our puppy families.

Purina Pro Plan Puppy Under One Year Chicken and Rice Formula dog food bag

What we feed our puppies

Purina Pro Plan Puppy
Chicken & Rice Formula

We feed our puppies Purina Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula. It is made for puppies under one year old, with chicken as the first ingredient and DHA to support brain and vision development.

Keeping your puppy on the same food during the transition to a new home can help maintain a familiar routine. If you decide to change foods later, we recommend making the change gradually.

Special offer for our puppy familiesUse our referral link to check Purina’s current offer of 40% off plus free shipping on eligible Pro Plan food.

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We participate in a professional affiliate program with Purina. When you purchase through our referral link, Southern Idaho Dachshunds may earn discounts, loyalty points to redeem for merchandise and/or gift cards, or other compensation at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we personally use, trust or believe may be helpful to dachshund families.

Offers, eligibility and pricing are determined by Purina and may change.

Our dachshund with the COOASSIT dental tool during use at home

A product we use

COOASSIT Plaque and Tartar
Remover Kit for Dogs’ Teeth

This is the plaque and tartar remover kit we use with all of our dogs. Our photo shows it being used with one of our dachshunds. The kit includes a powered dental tool and dental accessories. Visit the Amazon listing for the manufacturer’s product details and instructions.

Ask your veterinarian whether this type of tool is appropriate for your dog. It is not a replacement for veterinary dental care.

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How we choose our recommendations

We look for products that fit a dachshund’s size and body shape, support safe everyday routines, and have worked well in our own home and breeding program. We prioritize practical items that can help puppy families with feeding, training, travel, grooming and protecting a dachshund’s long back.

Every dog is different. Please choose the correct size, supervise use, and ask your veterinarian about food, supplements or health-related products for your individual puppy.

Let’s talk dachshunds

Ready to meet your
long dog?

Reach out to learn about current puppies, upcoming litters or our Southern Idaho breeding program.

Call or text208-312-5307 Second phone208-650-3799 Emailpuppies@southernidahodachshunds.com Follow alongSouthern Idaho Dachshunds on Facebook

Little paws. Lifelong love.

Happy Puppy Families

A little peek at our puppies and the people who welcome them home.

Now offering online training

Canine Basic Training

Little paws. Big milestones. A stronger bond with every step.

Make training part of your everyday adventures together. Our six-week Canine Basic Training program guides you through name response, sit, down, come, stay, and leave it—with manageable practice steps you can work on at home. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy or helping your dog build better habits, you’ll have a clear path to follow and small victories to celebrate.

Track your progress in the app, capture practice moments with private videos, and follow along with the playful, printable workbook. Finish the program and celebrate your teamwork with a personalized completion certificate featuring your dog’s photo and both of your names.

When you purchase a puppy from Southern Idaho Dachshunds, their basic training course is included free.

Also available for other dogs: $19.99 + $1.20 tax = $21.19 per dog.

Open Training App

Create an account with your email. Online access and printable downloads only; no physical products are shipped or mailed.

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Dachshund education

Understanding the
Breed Standard

The dachshund was developed to be a courageous, functional hunting dog. Its distinctive shape should always support soundness, balance and efficient movement.

General Appearance

Low to the ground, long in body, short of leg and well-muscled—without appearing weak, clumsy or restricted.

Proportion & Balance

A balanced outline matters more than exaggeration. The front, rear and topline should work together as a functional whole.

Front Assembly

The chest should provide heart and lung room, while the shoulder and upper arm support reach and stability.

Topline & Body

A firm, level topline and strong body help the dachshund move with endurance and purpose.

Rear Assembly

Strong, well-muscled hindquarters provide drive. The rear should track in balance with the front.

Temperament

The ideal dachshund is clever, lively and courageous, with a confident and friendly manner.

Form follows function

Breed standards are best understood with hands-on learning and the complete official standard. This page is an educational overview, not a substitute for the official AKC Dachshund breed standard.

A confident start

Caring for Your
Dachshund Puppy

Simple routines, safe handling and patient training help a young dachshund become a confident family companion.

Prepare a Safe Space

Set up a comfortable crate or pen, remove small hazards, block unsafe stairs and keep household routines calm at first.

Protect the Back

Discourage jumping from furniture, use safe ramps when appropriate and support both the chest and rear when lifting.

Feed Consistently

Continue the puppy’s familiar food and schedule initially. Make any food transition slowly and monitor body condition.

Positive Training

Use short, rewarding sessions for house training, name recognition, recall and comfortable crate time.

Thoughtful Socialization

Introduce new people, surfaces, sounds and experiences gradually while respecting your veterinarian’s vaccination guidance.

Veterinary Care

Establish care with your veterinarian promptly and bring all vaccination, deworming and microchip records.

Little dogs.Long love stories.

Purposefully raised.Wholeheartedly loved.

The heart ofour program.

Meet Our Females

Opal Dople Pudding Pie

Galaxy Rainbow Princess

Yoda Your Path You Must Decide

Lillibridge’s Charlie

Daisy Duke Gold Digger