Bayou d’Elara Dachshunds

Alyssa S.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Baton Rouge, LA

Meet the breeder

I'm Alyssa S., the breeder behind Bayou d’Elara Dachshunds located in Baton Rouge, LA. We are a small Southern AKC dachshund breeder focused on correct structure and stable, predictable temperaments. Our dogs are OFA health tested, carefully paired, and puppies are raised in our home with intentional socialization and evaluation.

Q. & A. with Alyssa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up on a horse farm, where I learned the importance of certifications, structure, & family-bonded bloodlines. After purchasing my first dachshund, I fell in love with her temperament & build wanting to preserve those traits. I spent nearly 2 years studying before breeding her & from the moment she had puppies, I knew I wanted to responsibly share the same care & devotion with other families.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our breeding program is built around temperament, structure, and longevity. We focus on family-bonded lines, thoughtful pairings, and raising puppies in our home with intentional socialization. All breeding dogs are OFA health tested and genetic tested allowing us to preserve sound structure, stable temperaments, and predictable companions.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Alyssa

Alyssa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Alyssa partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $800 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $4,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes the guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. AKC registered parents that are Embark tested and OFA testing. The deposit is the same no matter what.”

Contract & health guarantee

Alyssa 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 Alyssa 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 Alyssa directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized with other dogs
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alyssa.

Breeder's location

Meet in Baton Rouge, LA

968 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (Ryan Field)

972 miles away

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Meet in Charlotte, NC

322 miles away

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More about Alyssa

  • Alyssa has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months

    Alyssa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Alyssa’s links

Alyssa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bayou d’Elara Dachshunds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Bayou d’Elara 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

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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.

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