Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
CITY, STATE: Knoxville, TN
NAME: Samson
AGE: 7 ½ yrs (DOB 07/29/18)
SEX: Male
WEIGHT: 15 lbs.
COLOR: Red Boar
COAT: Smooth
UP TO DATE: Yes
SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes DATE: 11/24/25
DHPP: Yes DATE: 11/24/25
RABIES: Yes DATE: 09/18/25 (3 yr)
TAG NUMBER: 038669
ADOPTION FEE: $375 + $25 microchip fee
HOUSETRAINED: Working on it but is good with a doggie door
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
LEASH TRAINED: Working on it
FENCED YARD NEEDED: Yes
SPECIAL NEEDS: No
HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN: No, small children would scare him possibly children 10 years of age or over
HOME W/ OTHER DOGS: MALE: Yes FEMALE: Yes
HOME W/ CATS: No
MICROCHIP BRAND and #: AKC ReUnite 956000005940679
MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE: 17th of each month
FOSTER HOME: Cathy, allamericandachshundrescue@gmail.com
RESCUE #: 2025-11-15-01
BIO UPDATE (12/28/2025): Are you ready for a project? Samson knew nothing about being a pet before coming to us. He was used just for stud and never held, cuddled, or loved. Everything is new to him, every sight, sound, or person. If you are chosen it will be your goal to make him the pet he should have been 7 yrs ago. Are you up to the challenge, please help him. The look in his eyes tells us he wants to be loved and to trust but it will take time and patience.
Samson is doing great in his foster home with the cat and dachshund foster siblings. He is walking well on his leash and enjoys his walks around the neighborhood with the big dogs. Samson is working hard on his potty training and is doing well if kept on a schedule. Since coming into rescue, little guy has learned so much about being a pet and a member of the household, leaving his life and habits as a breeder dog behind. His foster mom tells us he is a great little traveling companion!
Check back soon for more updates on Mr. Samson.
BIO: Samson is a retired breeder dog who needs a patient, loving home where he can lay his head. Would that be you? He is a shy boy but with love and patience we know he can be the most loving little boy you have ever had. However, you need to have patience for him to come out of his shell and learn to be a pet not a breeder dog. You can see the longing in his eyes when you look at him. He wants to trust, but he is just not sure, give him that reassurance.
He gets along with other small dogs.
As Samson settles into his foster home, think about adopting him and giving him your love. We will update his bio as we learn more about him.
In the meantime, our must haves are:
• A fenced in yard
• Another small, adult, well socialized dog for him to learn from
• Someone that can be home more than not or a newly retired person that has breeder dog experience
• No apartment, high rises, condos or town-houses
If you are wanting to adopt him then go to our website www.allamericandachshundrescue.org and fill out our online adoption application.
============== Information for All Dogs/Adopters ==============
AADR does not recommend dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a dachshund’s back or get bitten.
If you have questions about this dog, please feel free to contact the foster home at the email address listed on the bio form. They have the most up-to-date information concerning the dog and would be happy to answer any questions about the animal.
There will be an additional $60 fee added for a required Health Certificate if traveling out of the state in which they are being fostered.
We will not adopt into CT, RI, NH, ME, or MA due to strict laws regarding importation of dogs into those states. If you have any issue with this, you will need to take this up with your legislatures.
To understand the adoption process through AADR, please review the Adoption Information on our home page. Transportation options are outlined on that page in Step 3.
Click this link to apply: https://www.allamericandachshundrescue.org/apply, it will take you to the application form.
Please don't let the distance stand in your way of finding your newest best friend. We have volunteers who will help your "new friend" get up and down the East Coast or Midwest. We just can't get them from one coast to the other. Please look for dogs on your coast.
