You are in the right place...
You've come to the right place if you'd like a few ideas on where and how to look for a well bred puppy or adopt from rescue. Be sure to click on our checklists and save the information so you are armed with the right questions to ask... Getting a pet is a life-long commitment, so let's do it right!
Arm yourself with knowledge - pet care can cost $500 - $10,000 a year depending on what you do from here, the breeder you choose, the insurance plan and the vet you use.
Even if you don't get a dachshund from us, we want you to have the best experience !
Welcome to our website
Learn more about what we do
AKC Breeder Listing
A little bit more about us on the AKC website, so you can see our qualifications such as Breeder of Merit and Bred with HEART as well as our club affiliations and longevity in the breed - each of these are little indicators of our focus as well as our code of conduct.
Can the breeders you interview say the same?
Expected Litters Coming Soon
We don't breed often so when we make an announcement, it's usually a big deal. Apply online ASAP so you can get approved and notified when we know how many are expected.... it's a very short list because we really do check references and go over your application with a fine tooth comb. You become a member of our extended family!
Testimonials
What our customers write about us
Here are a few snippets from online reviews submitted to Google for our small home-based business...
Charlie and Ruby are from the same litter in 2018... Feel so lucky to have them in my life. Melissa is really nice and responsible, who is the great support for me as having my own dogs first time. She answered my every question with details and expertise. Best Doxies! Best Breeder!
Melissa has been an invaluable source of support and information over the past two years. She has readily answered questions...we hope to purchase another dog from Rabows in the near future.
Dachshund Application
Apply Online and be on our wait list if approved!
Our History
First Dachshunds as a Child
1975
A red female miniature longhair dachshund with black shading and golden blonde highlights from a litter of 13.
First Pets as an Adult
1990's
Two free six week old littermate dachshund-x sisters from an overwhelmed accidental breeder... full of worms !
First AKC Dachshund Purchase
2000
House, Dog, then Marriage all the same year :)
First Show Dogs
2004
Registered Kennel Name Rabows
2005
Fresh start, new kennel name and imported Dacshoe lines
Australian National Best In Show
2011
Dachshund Club of America Member
2
Breeder of Merit
2015
#1 Top Mini Long Producer Award
2015
Bred with H.E.A.R.T
2016
Multiple ROM and ROMX Titles Earned
2017
Repeat Top Mini Long Producer Award
2017
Major Contributor in a Published Book
2020
Phase two
2010