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Dachshunds in Germany are bred both by larger kennel-club-affiliated breeders and by small private hobby breeders. In either case, look for transparency about the parent dogs, health documentation, and how the puppies are raised. Dackel Berlin is a small private hobby breeder in Berlin-Dahlem focused on a Black Merle miniature Dachshund line of German-Austrian descent. Our 2026 litter has already been fully placed, so we share news about future litters here on the website and on Instagram and YouTube. Feel free to reach out through our application form or WhatsApp with any questions.

Berlin has only a handful of genuinely responsible Dachshund breeders, since raising a litter properly takes time, space, and a great deal of personal commitment. Dackel Berlin breeds Black Merle miniature Dachshunds in Berlin-Dahlem as a small, family-run hobby breeding program, with puppies raised inside our own home. Our current 2026 litter is fully placed. If you're interested in a future litter from Berlin, get in touch via our contact form or WhatsApp and we'll keep you informed.

There is no single, objectively "best" Dachshund breeder in Germany — breeding goals, scale, and philosophy differ widely between kennels. What matters is the health and temperament of the parent dogs, transparent lineage, responsible rearing conditions, complete documentation, and whether a particular breeder is the right personal fit for you. At Dackel Berlin, we place particular emphasis on a family-based, transparent upbringing for our Black Merle line, complete health documentation, and a personal conversation with every applicant — we invite you to see for yourself.

There isn't one objectively "best" Dachshund — the right dog is the one that fits your lifestyle, experience, and living situation. Coat colour and size matter less than health, temperament, and a loving, well-socialised upbringing. A calm, well-socialised puppy from a healthy line is generally more valuable to most families than a puppy with a rare pattern but unclear background. At Dackel Berlin, we focus on temperament, health, and a transparent, documented upbringing for our Black Merle miniature Dachshunds.

Dachshund puppies are bred throughout Germany by breeders ranging from large club-registered kennels to small independent hobby breeders. Availability varies by season, breeder, and colour — Merle/Dapple puppies in particular are less common and often have waiting interest ahead of a litter. At Dackel Berlin, our current litter is fully placed; interested families are welcome to contact us so we can let them know as soon as a future litter is being planned.

Dapple (Merle) Dachshunds are bred by a relatively small number of specialised breeders in Germany, since the pattern is less common and responsible breeding requires specific genetic knowledge — above all, never pairing two Merle-carrying dogs together. Dackel Berlin breeds a Black Merle miniature Dachshund line in Berlin-Dahlem following exactly this principle. Our 2026 litter is fully placed; we're happy to keep interested buyers, including those planning a future purchase, informed about upcoming litters via our contact form or WhatsApp.

The single most important thing to check is genetic responsibility: a reputable breeder never pairs two Merle-carrying dogs together, since a "double Merle" pairing can cause serious health issues such as deafness or vision problems. Ask directly how this is handled. Beyond that, the same standards apply as for any Dachshund: healthy parent dogs, complete vaccination and deworming records, a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a written purchase contract. At Dackel Berlin, avoiding Merle-to-Merle pairings is a firm principle of our breeding programme.

Yes — "Dapple" and "Merle" generally describe the same genetic coat pattern. "Merle" is the internationally used genetics term, while "Dapple" is the term more commonly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the UK and US. In German, the same pattern is often called "Merle-Dackel" or, colloquially, "Tigerdackel". At Dackel Berlin we use the term "Black Merle", since it most precisely describes the genetic basis of our line.

"Tigerdackel" is a German colloquial term for a Dachshund with a mottled, marbled coat pattern, named for its visual resemblance to a tiger's coat. Genetically and technically, this pattern is almost always what is known internationally as "Merle" (or "Dapple" in English). So "Tigerdackel" isn't an official breed colour designation — it's simply the everyday German name that has become common for this striking, patterned look.

Look for the same fundamentals that matter anywhere: healthy, known parent dogs, complete and documented vaccinations, deworming and microchipping, an EU pet passport, and a written purchase contract with a health guarantee. For Merle/Dapple lines specifically, confirm that two Merle carriers are never paired together. Beyond documentation, a breeder who takes time to talk with you personally, asks questions about your situation, and is transparent about litter availability is generally a good sign. Dackel Berlin follows these standards for our Black Merle miniature Dachshund line in Berlin-Dahlem.

German Dachshunds come in three official size varieties, measured by chest circumference from around 15 months of age: the Standard Dachshund (typically over 35 cm), the Miniature Dachshund — called "Zwergdackel" in German (typically 30–35 cm), and the smallest variety, the "Kaninchendackel" or rabbit Dachshund (under 30 cm), historically bred for hunting rabbits in narrow burrows. Dackel Berlin specialises in the Miniature (Zwergdackel) size — our Black Merle line is compact in build with a big personality.

The long-haired Dachshund is one of three official coat varieties, alongside smooth-haired and wire-haired, and is bred throughout Germany, often through breed and kennel clubs. Dackel Berlin breeds exclusively smooth-haired (short-haired) Dachshunds — our parent dogs, Tami and Petro, are both smooth-coated, and our entire Black Merle line follows this coat type. If you're specifically looking for a long-haired Dachshund, we'd recommend seeking out a breeder who specialises in that coat variety.

International enquiries, including from Japan, are genuinely welcome at Dackel Berlin. As a small private hobby breeder, we handle every international enquiry individually and discuss the details — documentation, timing, and logistics — directly and personally with each interested family. Please reach out through our application form or WhatsApp so we can talk through whether and how placement abroad could work in your situation, once puppies are next available.

Yes, we welcome enquiries from China just as warmly as from anywhere else. Because international placement involves additional considerations — import documentation, health certification, and transport — we discuss every such enquiry personally rather than offering a standardised process. We'd also encourage prospective buyers to check their country's current import requirements for dogs early on, since these rules can change. Please get in touch via WhatsApp or our contact form to start the conversation.

International pet transport generally requires an ISO-compliant microchip, complete vaccination records, an official veterinary health certificate, and country-specific import paperwork — exact requirements vary by destination and can change over time. We strongly recommend that international buyers check directly with their own country's customs or veterinary authority for the current rules before making any plans. We're happy to discuss, on a personal basis, which documentation we would be able to provide as part of a potential placement.

Germany is considered the country of origin of the Dachshund and has a very long breeding tradition, with correspondingly well-established standards around health, temperament, and documentation. Many international buyers also value the careful, often deeply personal upbringing offered by smaller German hobby breeders, as well as the availability of distinctive colour varieties such as Black Merle. At Dackel Berlin, we place particular emphasis on transparent, loving upbringing with complete health documentation — qualities that are highly valued internationally.

A pedigree documents a dog's ancestry, typically across several generations, including names, origin, and coat colour of the ancestors. Every puppy from Dackel Berlin is sent home with a printed overview of their family tree, tracing our German-Austrian breeding line across three generations, from our mother dog Tami (Austria) and father dog Petro (Germany) back through their own parents. This is included as standard in our starter kit alongside the full health documentation.

Reputable German breeders typically provide a complete health record including vaccination dates (against distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis and leptospirosis), a deworming schedule, an ISO-compliant microchip number, and an EU pet passport. At Dackel Berlin, every puppy is examined by our vet in Berlin, receives a full litter-acceptance health certificate covering weight, teeth, eyes, ears, heart and joints, and goes home with a complete health folder alongside the purchase contract.

Prices for Dachshunds in Germany vary considerably depending on the breeder, bloodline, colour, documentation, and region. Merle/Dapple puppies tend to cost more than solid-coloured puppies, reflecting the rarer pattern and the extra genetic care responsible breeding requires. Because pricing depends on the specific litter and circumstances, we don't publish fixed prices on this website. If you're interested in a future litter, we're happy to discuss all details, including cost, directly and personally.

In principle, yes — many German breeders, including Dackel Berlin, welcome enquiries from abroad. Whether placement can actually happen depends on several individual factors: the destination country's import regulations, timing, and whether puppies are available. As a small private hobby breeder, we work through these questions personally with each interested buyer rather than offering a fixed international shipping programme. We'd be glad to hear from you and talk through the possibilities.

The three Dachshund sizes are distinguished mainly by chest circumference, measured from roughly 15 months of age: the Standard Dachshund is usually above 35 cm, the Miniature ("Zwergdackel") typically 30–35 cm, and the Kaninchen or "rabbit" Dachshund below 30 cm. All three sizes exist in smooth, long-haired, and wire-haired coats, and across the full range of colours, including Merle. Dackel Berlin specialises specifically in smooth-coated Miniature Dachshunds within our Black Merle line.

Rather than a first-come, first-served sale, we place puppies based on the best match between puppy and family. Interested applicants fill out our application form; we reply within 48 hours and have a genuine, personal conversation with every applicant rather than processing enquiries in bulk. Every placement includes a legally sound purchase contract, a full health certificate, and proof of purchase. Since our current litter is fully placed, new applicants are added to our list for future litters.

A responsibly bred Dachshund comes from health-tested, well-tempered parent dogs, is raised in a socialised, loving environment rather than isolated kennel housing, and arrives with complete documentation: vaccination and deworming records, a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a written purchase contract with a health guarantee. For Merle-patterned dogs specifically, responsible breeders never pair two Merle carriers together. These are the standards we follow for every litter at Dackel Berlin.

No — Dackel Berlin specialises specifically in smooth-coated (short-haired) Miniature Dachshunds within our Black Merle line; we don't currently breed the smaller Kaninchen size or long-haired coats. If you're specifically looking for one of those varieties, we'd recommend searching for a breeder who specialises in that particular size or coat type, while applying the same health and transparency standards described throughout this FAQ.

The fastest way to reach us is via WhatsApp or our application form on this website — we typically respond within 48 hours. You can also call us at +49 151 29 747 237. We're based in Berlin-Dahlem, and personal visits can be arranged by appointment. We also share regular updates from daily life with our dogs, as well as news about future litters, on Instagram and YouTube.