I'm Iris B., the breeder behind D & B Ranchette located in Summerfield, FL. We strive to breed high-quality long hair dachshunds for the show ring and as beloved family members. Our main focus is on breeding for temperament and on bloodlines. Our adults are DNA tested for 174 potential defects by EMBARK. Our dachshunds are our children and their offspring our grandchildren. We only want them to go to the very best homes committed to loving and caring for them throughout their lives. Due to their superior bloodlines and careful breeding programs, their life expectancy is 16 - 22 years with proper care.
Q. & A. with Iris
What makes your program special?
Breeding for show produces puppies that have correct back and hip structure, head shape, and bite. These are all factors that lead to healthier and longer lifespans. You will find consistency in our litters rather than variety. Our strong bloodlines breed true, and have sought-after desirable traits. Our puppies grow up to represent and carry the traits of their parents, grandparents, and great grandparents.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have longhaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, red, brindle, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 4
Reserved
Female
Scarlatti will be the smallest and look like her father
Went home
Female
Opus will be shaded red like his mother
Went home
Male
Czerny will look like his mother
Went home
Male
Ivanov is also like his mother and shaded red
Went home
Male
Clementi will also look like her mother
Went home
Female
Gabrieli will look like her mother
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
D&B's Vincent Lubeck "Vinnie"
Went home
Male
Albert
Went home
Male
Lady
Went home
Female
GirD&B's Josephine Lang "Josie"
Went home
Female
Johanna
Went home
Female
HUGO
Went home
Male
BORIS
Went home
Male
Martin "Marty"
Went home
Male
Greta
Went home
Female
Wilhelm "Wil"
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Iris
Iris 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.
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.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,100 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our adoption fees range between $2200 and $27600 with the average being $2200. Our fee depends on your desire for full or limited AKC registration. Our adoption fees range between $2200and $27500 with the average being $2200. Our fee depends on your desire for full or limited AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Iris 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 Iris 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 Iris directly.
D & B Ranchette 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
Ernesto, dad
Dachshund
About Ernesto
Ernesto is a happy go lucky guy. He wants to be first in line and a part of everything! He is sweet and gets along with everyone, human or canine! Born in Texas, Ernesto is of South African lineage. He is a European miniature, based on his chest size rather than weight.
Lady, mom
Dachshund
About Lady
Lady is a shaded cream "kaninchen" which is German for "rabbit size" a grown dachshund that is 8 lbs or less. She is adorable and loving!
Clara, mom
Dachshund
About Clara
Clara is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Iris decided to make her part of their program. Iris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Adagio, dad
Dachshund
About Adagio
Black and Cream Brindle, mini long hair with sweet temperament. He is the great grandson of my Sandra Dee (American born clear cream) and Ranger (Russian born black and tan.)
Benda, mom
Dachshund
About Benda
Benda is a black and tan brindle. Picture is of Benda as a puppy. This is her second litter and each one from her first was absolutely adorable! Benda is very calm and loving.
Maria, mom
Dachshund
About Maria
Red Brindle, Maria is a bit shy and very loving
Ema, mom
Dachshund
About Ema
Ema is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Iris decided to make her part of their program. Iris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rex, dad
Dachshund
About Rex
Beautiful cream with delightful personality. Rex has been selected and done commercial ad work.
Aria, mom
Dachshund
About Aria
I imported both of Aria's parents from Russia and her lineage is multi and international champions. She has been a wonderful mother and allowed all the "aunties" here at the Ranchette to see and help with her puppies!
Ligeti, mom
Dachshund
About Ligeti
Imported her mother, Gabriella, from Moscow Russian where she had won two top awards at the World Dog Show 2016. Gabriella is also my top rated AKC dachshund. Ligeti is much smaller than her mother and a calm, loving girl. She has been a wonderful mother, this is her first litter.
Sky, mom
Dachshund
About Sky
black and tan brindle that carries cream
Sandra Dee, mom
Dachshund
About Sandra Dee
Sandra Dee is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Iris decided to make her part of their program. Iris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Glasha, mom
Dachshund
About Glasha
Glasha is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Iris decided to make her part of their program. Iris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ranger, dad
Dachshund
About Ranger
Ranger is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Iris decided to make him part of their program. Iris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bach, dad
Dachshund
About Bach
Bach is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Iris decided to make him part of their program. Iris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Gabriella, mom
Dachshund
About Gabriella
Gabriella is a female Dachshund over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Iris decided to make her part of their program. Iris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
D & B Ranchette 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.
Full Embark 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Iris to bring home their puppies.
Danny M.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
+5
I first met Iris via phone where I was more than impressed with her love, dedication, and loyalty the dachshund breed. She’s an awesome lady with an unwavering knowledge of the breed and she is always happy to share information. I selected the perfect pup from her and I could not be more satisfied with ‘Baron’. He is the perfect addition to my little family. I look forward to a growing friendship with Iris and learning all I can from her.
Melissa C.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
If I had a dream breeder to work with it would be, Iris. She is extremely knowledgeable about dachshunds and even gave us her best recommendations and practices she has been using for years. Iris is extremely passionate, cares deeply and loves her dogs immensely. I’ve used another website for a previous dachshund and it is incomparable and unmatched how this process went. The constant communication and almost daily puppy updates and photos made me feel not only connected to our future puppy but to Iris as well. Good Dog made the process so easy, that not only do I recommend this website but I would absolutely recommend Iris if you are interested in a healthy, well-bred and lovable puppy!
Iris, thank you for everything. This truly couldn’t have been a better experience. We are so in love with our little fur baby. She’s the most lovable, sweetest and cuddliest little baby- and it’s all thanks to you!
Thank you, Iris and Good Dog! I will be spreading your names with pride and honor for anyone seeking a healthy puppy and even for our future needs as well.
With Extreme Gratitude,
Melissa
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.