Axel, Dachshund Mix, Full of Zoomies and Big Puppy Dreams is Ready for His Furever Home

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 04/08/2026
• Pet's Location: sioux falls SD, 57110
• Pet's Age: 8 Months
• Pet's Size: small
• Pet's Gender: male
• Pet's Breed: Dachshund (medium coat)
• Pet's Activity Level: Highly Active
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? no

For nearly six months, Axel has been learning about the world through play, curiosity, and pure puppy joy. This fun-loving dachshund pup is ready for his furever home, where he can safely run, chase, and burn off his endless energy while growing into the amazing dog he’s meant to be.

Axel is still very much a puppy—he doesn’t understand recall yet and doesn’t walk on a harness or leash, which is why a secure, fenced yard is a must for him. Cars and roads? Total mystery to Axel. What does make sense to him is playtime, zoomies, and being his silly, energetic self.

Why Axel Is Such a Catch 🐾

• Age: Almost 6 months old
• Breed: Dachshund
• Personality: Fun-loving, energetic, playful
• Favorite activities: Running, chasing, playing nonstop
• Training status: Puppy-in-progress (no leash walking or recall yet)
• Energy level: High—this boy is always ready to go!

What Axel Needs in a Home ✔️

• A secure fenced yard to keep him safe
• A patient adopter who understands puppy behavior and training
• A family ready for an active, playful dachshund pup
• Commitment to continued training and structure

Axel is part of an all-volunteer, foster home–based rescue, and his adoption fee helps ensure he’s had excellent care. His fee of $600 + $27 sales tax ($627 total) covers:

• Heartworm test
• Rabies vaccine
• 3 DHPPL vaccines
• Bordetella
• Neuter
• Dental (if needed)
• Microchipping

✨ Ready to make Axel part of your family?
Apply to adopt by filling out the online adoption application on our main website:
dakotadachshundrescue.org
Click Adoption Info in the navigation bar on the left side of the page, then fill out the form by clicking the computer screen image with our logo.

Axel is bursting with love, energy, and potential—could you be the one to give this happy pup the safe, loving home he’s been waiting for? 🐶💙

Rocky Kanaka