FleuryDachs: A Montana Miniature Dachshund breeder

About Fleurydachs: A Montana miniature dachshund breeder

Welcome to FleuryDachs! A Montana miniature Dachshund breeder neighboring Glacier National Park’s border, we breed and raise miniature Dachshunds. With breeding experience spanning several decades, a small business degree, and a passion for miniature Dachshunds, FleuryDachs is dedicated to raising well socialized, healthy puppies that will bring you a lifetime of love and happiness.

With my youngest daughter approaching the age where she will be leaving home and no longer able to help, we are downsizing our program and focusing on a more specific direction. While continuing to focus on conformation and personality, our goal is to offer colors of sable, chocolate and cream, and shaded cream as well as black and cream with dapples available in black and chocolate. While we will always have one or two smooth coats, our focus is the long-haired Dachshund. We do not breed dilute and are working to eliminate the “e” masking gene.

Our dogs are a part of our family. All of our puppies are raised inside our home and as a part of our family and are de-wormed, vaccinated, have dew claws removed, are micro-chipped, and come with a written health guarantee. Each of our puppies goes home with a basket of puppy supplies including Royal Canin puppy chow, Lupine Pet gear, two dog toys, a birth certificate, some puppy potty training pads, a tooth brush, travel aids, and an embroidered comfort blanket that smells of their siblings.

Kennel training and clicker training are a very important part of our process. We like to see puppies go home with an established basic training that will set up both the puppies and their new families with the best possible outcome for well-behaved family members. Our goal with clicker training is to teach our puppies not to respond to commands, but to look to their new owners in a desire to please.

We are not just a Montana miniature Dachshund breeder, but we also are proud to answer questions and offer support and advice to all puppy families. We take pride in the toys and tools that we use and are happy to give advice, listen to advice and suggestions, and talk Dachshund.

We are proudly licensed and insured by the state of Montana, a certified AKC Bred With H.E.A.R.T. member, a graduate of Breeder’s Bootcamp, and a registered breeder with Good Dog rated excellent. All of our dogs are tested for OFA certification annually for their eyes, heart, and knees.

Not everybody is looking for a puppy and we occasionally have retired Dachshunds and rescues that we have taken in that are available for adoption. Every Dachshund deserves a loving forever home!

Follow our blog and we will share advice, product reviews, amusing stories, and adorable pictures. We can’t wait to be your Montana miniature Dachshund breeder!

We do not knowingly sell to puppy mills, pet stores, brokers, etc and all prospective buyers are asked to fill out an application to ensure that our puppies go to loving, forever homes.

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California puppy placement paused

I want to share an important update for our community and future puppy families. This makes me so sad because I place puppies in
California all the time and have the most amazing families and fellow breeders there. Due to several new California laws that have recently passed, we have made the decision to pause placing puppies in the state of California until further notice. While these laws were created with the intention of protecting animals and consumers, they introduce new legal, financial, and administrative risks that I am not comfortable navigating at this time as a small, responsible breeder. The bills include SB 312, AB 519, and AB 506.

SB 312 requires expanded health certificate reporting and electronic submission of detailed breeder and veterinary information to the state for dogs sold or transported into California. This information becomes part of a public record system. For breeders, this increases administrative workload, compliance costs, and legal exposure if documentation is delayed, questioned, or disputed.

AB 519 restricts certain third-party platforms and brokering practices for pet sales. Although its goal is to eliminate unethical large scale operations, it also limits how responsible breeders can advertise and connect with families in California, making placements more complicated for small, ethical programs.

AB 506 changes how deposits and contracts can be structured, including restrictions on non-refundable deposits and expanded disclosure requirements before accepting payment. For breeders, deposits help ensure commitment from families and allow us to responsibly plan litters and cover veterinary expenses. These changes increase financial uncertainty and make contracts more vulnerable to dispute.

One of my biggest concerns is the increased liability surrounding refunds and medical reimbursement requirements. Under these expanded consumer protection measures, there are scenarios where a buyer may be entitled to keep the puppy while also requiring the breeder to reimburse the full purchase price and additional veterinary expenses if certain claims are made. While consumer protection is important, this creates significant financial risk for small breeders and opens the door for potential misuse or bad faith claims.

Unfortunately, not everyone operates with integrity, and as a small program, I cannot take on that level of financial exposure.

After careful consideration, I have decided that until I am fully confident in navigating these new regulations while maintaining the integrity and sustainability of my breeding program, I will not be placing puppies in California.

Families in other states are still welcome to apply and join our waitlist as usual.

This decision was not made lightly. My priority has always been the health, wellbeing, and lifelong success of every puppy I raise, as well as protecting the families who trust me. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

TESTIMONIALS

Scarlett S

Whitefish, MT

“We could not be happier with our sweet mini red from fleurydachs! She is happy and healthy and sweet! After meeting Kristen and her family and seeing how loved and cared for the pups were we didn’t hesitate to move forward with our purchase/adoption. Highly recommend and would totally adopt form fleurydachs again! Thank you Kristen!”

Teddi j

Whitefish, MT

“Absolutely in love with my puppy, Baloo (aka Bubbaloo) from Fluerydachs! He is the perfect mix of dachshund sweetness and feisty personality. Kristen obviously knows what she’s doing to raise the best dachshunds. All of her dogs are beautiful and obviously well loved and cared for!”

Kayla S

Kalispell, MT

“Absolutely love my little Shadow from Kristen! He is just the sweetest little love and very well socialized. I would recommend her and the amazing doxies at FleuryDachs for anyone looking to add a mini dachshund to their family!”

Theresa W

Columbia Falls, MT

“Love my new little girl! Also I’m totally impressed with my new puppy basket and all the info included for new puppy parents. This is a great breeder who really cares about her puppies. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a mini dachshund.”