FLYING L Dachshund Academy

Melanie L.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Purmela, TX
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Melanie L., the breeder behind FLYING L Dachshund Academy located in Purmela, TX. Devoted to raising healthy dachshunds with amazing temperments for family pets. My puppies participate in agility competitions, weenie races, barn hunts and scent work. Many have earned their canine citizenship and ESA certification. Others enjoy the spoiled pampered lifestyle.

Q. & A. with Melanie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My first dachshund I got 16 years ago and everyone wanted a puppy from her but she was spayed. Aprox 8 years ago I decided I had the time, desire and resources to start a breeding program.

  • What makes your program special?

    My puppies are handled daily and raised in my home. I do have a building with AC/heat as sometimes I need to seperate them from the home. I am a small breeder so my adults and puppies gets personalized attention and care. 90 percent of my sales are from repeat buyers and referrals.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

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

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies include smooth and longhaired coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include piebald, cream, red, black, chocolate, brindle, fawn (isabella) and tan, black and cream, blue and tan, black and tan, chocolate and tan, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Melanie

Melanie 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 $400 deposit and between $400 - $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Prices vary due to limited, full registration. Size, sex and conformation of the puppy, colors and patterns. Deposits are refundable if the puppy you have chosen happens to get injured in my care or it does not pass vet health check (although I have never had that happen).”

Contract & health guarantee

Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Purmela, TX

1265 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet in Austin, TX

1298 miles away

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More about Melanie

  • Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

FLYING L Dachshund Academy 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

FLYING L Dachshund Academy 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.

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Dachshund Type, Animal Genetics Panel, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Melanie to bring home their puppies.

  • Savanah C.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Working with Melanie was a breeze! She answered every question I had and was very responsive, we got our boy buzzy at the end of February and he truly is a doll! After the loss of our first baby Romeo our hearts were so empty and home just didn’t feel like home anymore so me and my s/o decided we should get another pup not to replace our romeo but to fill the space and he fit right in! We got our boy Romeo’s ashes back and now home is perfect❤️

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    Osiris G.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    I wasn't sure about getting a puppy from out of state, but Melanie was super responsive and helpful when we decided to get our Luna! She made the experience feel easy. Any questions we had after she was quick to respond. We couldn't have been happier with the decision. Luna has brought so much joy to our little family 🩷

    James R.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Melanie delivered us a wonderful, well adjusted, and healthy puppy. Little Paloma is everything we could have hoped for in our new family member. Melanie also communicates well and clearly cares about the well being of the dogs. Thank you.

  • Amanda O.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Melanie was easy to work with, very responsive and I truly felt like she had our future puppy’s best at the forefront. She really took the time to make sure Daisy (now Mabel) was going to a good home and answer any questions we had. She even followed up after we got back home to make sure she was fitting in ok and see if we had any further questions.

    Alicia H.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Melanie was great from beginning to now! She responded very timely and was very kind and personable. Didn’t feel like just a transaction, and formerly willow- now Nina was well cared for before joining our family! Nina was clean, well fed, and potty trained by the time she came home to my family.

    Brandy E.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

      • +4

    We had a wonderful experience adopting our Tula. Melanie was super thoughtful to send us pictures until our puppy was big enough to come home. She is helpful and knowledgeable and has helped even after we had puppy at home. We are secure in knowing our puppy came from such a loving and knowledgeable home that gives Tula the best start in life.

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