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
DHPP: yes DATE: 11/24/25
RABIES: yes DATE: 09/18/25 (3 yr)
TAG NUMBER: 038669
ADOPTION FEE: 375.00+25.00(chip fee)
HOUSETRAINED: Puppy pads or walked on a leash
CRATE TRAINED: yes
LEASH TRAINED: yes
FENCED YARD NEEDED: not necessary but does need to be leash walked
SPECIAL NEEDS: no
HOME W/ SMALL CHILDREN: no he would be too scared maybe 12 and up that respects a dogs space
HOME W/ OTHER DOGS: MALE: yes FEMALE: yes
HOME W/ CATS: yes
MICROCHIP BRAND and #: AKC ReUnite 956000005940679
MONTHLY HEARTWORM DATE: 17th each month
FOSTER HOME: Cathy allamericandachshundrescue@gmail.com
RESCUE #: 2025-11-15-01
BIO: Samson is a retired breeder dog out of NC. He is still learning what it is like to be a pet. This is where you come in, patience is the key to Samson’s heart. We can tell he wants hugs and kisses but he is just not sure. Remember breeder dogs are not shown attention like other puppies that go into people’s homes so he must warm to the idea of being a pet but he still has a ways to go. Can you help him?
After we have had him for a bit, we realize that he really does not need a fenced yard because he really does not care to be outside especially in the cold and rain. So, you would have to be committed to walking him on a leash. If you just let him out without a leash he would run off and we don’t want that phone call, ever!
Samson is not a barker so he can be in an apartment or condo, ground floor. He says he would also prefer a warmer climate than here in Tennessee!
Our must haves for Samson are:
• Ground floor apartment or condo
• Someone home more than not
• Another adult small dog for him to hang with
• Someone that is patient and has breeder dog experience
If you meet these requirements then make Samson’s wish come to for a home for spring. Apply online on our website, Samson says he’s waiting for YOU.
============== 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.
