Frequently Asked Questions

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Our puppies are ready to go home after 8 weeks.

❗ Why We Don’t Guarantee Miniature Size in Dachshunds

At Hensley Homestead Dachshunds, we specialize in breeding healthy, well-socialized Dachshund puppies—but we do not guarantee adult size or weight.

While many of our puppies grow to be within the miniature range (11 pounds and under at 12 months of age), some may mature slightly larger. This is completely normal and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including:

Genetics

Diet and nutrition

Exercise levels

Hormones after spay/neuter

Individual growth patterns

Just like in people, there can be natural variation—even among littermates.

👉 Because of this, we cannot and do not guarantee that a puppy will remain miniature in size.

Our top priority is always health, temperament, and proper development. We’re proud to offer puppies who are not only beautiful, but also loving and well-adjusted companions—regardless of their final adult size.

Yes, each puppy has a 1-year health guarantee with a signed contract.

Yes, all dachshunds in our program are AKC registered and Embark health tested.  All puppies come with paperwork for registration PET ONLY. FULL AKC is offered to approved breeders. We reserve the right to deny FULL AKC.

WHAT COMES WITH YOUR PUPPY:

AKC registration paperwork  

First set of shots  

Wormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks  

Microchipped (with registration info included)  

One-year genetic health guarantee  

Vet records  

GOTCHA BAG GOODIES:

Blanket with Mama and litter’s scent  

Favorite toy  

Puppy pads, wipes, disposal bag  

Purina Pro Plan sample  

TRANSPORT AVAILABLE:

We offer safe and reliable delivery to your door through Hensley Pet Transport.  Fees apply.

🚚 Transport Options 

We’re committed to helping your new puppy arrive safely, whether you’re local or several states away. Below are our available transport options:

🏡 Local Pickup or Free Meet-Up Locations

We offer free delivery or meet-ups in:

Morehead, Kentucky

Flemingsburg, Kentucky

We’re happy to arrange a convenient meeting time at either location.

🌎 Long-Distance Transport — Hensley Pet Transport

Need delivery beyond our local area? We offer safe, USDA-certified ground transport through our own service: Hensley Pet Transport.

Puppies travel with care in a climate-controlled vehicle, with cozy bedding, regular potty breaks, and one-on-one attention.

🧾 Transport Fee:

We charge $1.25 per mile, round trip, based on the distance from our location in Wallingford, KY to your address.

📍 Example:

If you’re 200 miles away, the total fee would be:

200 miles x 2 (round trip) = 400 miles

400 miles x $1.25 = $500 transport fee

📩 To get a custom quote, just send us your delivery address and we’ll calculate the exact cost for you.