I'm the breeder behind Southern Belle Dachshunds located in Colbert, GA. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!
About Melissa
I am a work from home dog mama. I have the opportunity to spend all of my time with these beautiful babies and I love every second of getting to love them.
What makes Melissa’s program special
My dogs are my babies. They are loved like forever members while they are here with me
Melissa is a member of a club
AKC
Luna love good
Female • Ready Mar. 10
Dachshund
Jennie
Female • Ready Mar. 10
Dachshund
Nevil
Male • Ready Mar. 10
Dachshund
Harry
Male • Ready Mar. 10
Dachshund
Ron
Male • Ready Mar. 10
Dachshund
Draco
Male • Ready Mar. 10
Dachshund
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Melissa has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $1,000 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“This price includes limited AKC registration, and lots of go home goodies!”
Melissa may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Melissa offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Melissa directly.
Our puppies are well adjust and socialized with other dogs and my children. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Various sounds, We start crate training, Early socialization, Noise desensitization, Potty pads,, Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, Name recognition , Crate Training, Socialized with other animals, and Socialized with children.
All of our puppies revive their first set of shots at 6 weeks. They are dewormed at 2, 4 ,6 and 8 weeks.
We send our puppies home with Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Basic obedience & manners, Vet records, Food & treats, Toys, and Initial potty training.
Melissa offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“We can meet in Athens ga or at our local airport in Atlanta!”
Why Melissa started breeding
My daughter introduced me to breeding and we found that we both shared the love.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Melissa’s program has one size
Melissa’s Dachshund puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Melissa’s program includes ten colors
Melissa’s Dachshund puppies include gray and cream, red, piebald, chocolate and cream, chocolate and tan, chocolate, dapple, black and tan, cream, and black and cream. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Melissa’s program has two coat types
Melissa’s Dachshund puppies include smooth and longhaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Melissa’s links
Southern Belle Dachshunds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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Dachshund
Dachshund
About Loki
Loki is the sweetest boy with the best disposition. He has the softest coat and the most beautiful tail. He carries chocolate. PRA clear.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel
Dachshund
About Rylee
Rylee is a black and cream girl. She carries chocolate and pie bald.
Dachshund
About Paisley
Paisley is a sweet, shy girl. She carries chocolate and the longhair gene.
Dachshund
Good level
Southern Belle Dachshunds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Dachshunds.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Moderate energy
Energy level
Not allergy-friendly
Allergy
Moderate shedding
Shedding
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.