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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
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.
Meet Our Females
Opal Dople Pudding Pie
One of our cherished Southern Idaho girls
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Galaxy Rainbow Princess
A beloved member of the Lillibridge family
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Yoda Your Path You Must Decide
One of our treasured Lillibridge girls
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Lillibridge’s Charlie
Proudly carrying our Lillibridge kennel name
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Daisy Duke Gold Digger
One of our cherished Southern Idaho girls
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New additions to the family
Info coming soon!
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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Our current
litters.
Scroll through each current pairing to see the mother, father and their puppies together in one place.
AKC registration informationAge-appropriate vaccinationsMicrochippedPuppy go-home bag
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One puppy currently available
Available puppy
Dredger
Meet Dredger! This handsome brindle boy is one little treasure whose story began right at our gold dredging camp. With his sweet puppy eyes, rich brindle coat and classic dachshund charm, Dredger is ready to strike gold with a loving forever family. He will make a wonderful little companion for a family ready to share a lifetime of cuddles, adventures and long-dog love.
- Male · Born August 8, 2026
- Brindle
- $2,500.00 with limited AKC registration
- Contact us if interested in full AKC registration
- Will be up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations
- Will be microchipped
- Gold-mining themed litter · Born at gold dredging camp
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Galaxy and Zeek’s puppies have found their new homes.
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.
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.
Shop Purina Pro Plan 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.
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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View on AmazonHow 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.
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 AppCreate 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.