Howard Hounds

Selena H.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Louisville, KY
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Tony
Pepper

Planned Dachshund litter

Due Sept. 2026

Ready Jan. 2027
Petra

Planned Dachshund litter

Due Feb. 2027

Ready May 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Selena H., the breeder behind Howard Hounds located in Louisville, KY. Welcome to Howard Hounds Longhair Dachshunds, located in Northern Kentucky. I am a small, in-home breeder of miniature and standard longhair dachshunds with a focus on true breed types - long & low.

Q. & A. with Selena

  • What makes your program special?

    We are constantly learning and attending continuing education in nutrition, orthopedics (IVDD), behavior, vaccinations, & overall health related to the dachshund breed. I strive for breeding versatility to create a healthy, conformationally correct longhair dachshund with the ability to excel not only in the ring but also in the field. My goals ensure that you will have a well-rounded companion.

  • 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 red, chocolate and tan, and black and tan. Colors 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 Selena

Selena 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.

Selena partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 12 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Each puppy includes AKC limited registration, registered microchip, contract/health guarantee, vaccination/health history, diet sample, toys, slip lead, puppy raising information. All of our puppies regardless of size and/or color are priced equal. If the timeline in getting your puppy from a litter would change I will allow transfer to a future litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Selena 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 Selena 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 Selena directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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 in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Louisville, KY

451 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

386 miles away

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Meet in Columbus, OH

301 miles away

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More about Selena

  • Club memberships

    Selena is a member of Hoosier Dachshund Club.

  • Selena has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Selena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Selena’s links

Selena is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Howard Hounds 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 health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Howard Hounds 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis

    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.

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, 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 Selena to bring home their puppies.

  • Lynn K.

    Verified owner · June 2026

      • +5

    Selena Howard of Howard's Hounds was (and continues to be) a joy to work with. She rescued our smooth red mini dachshund, and nursed him back to health over the course of a year. When I saw him (Houdini) online, we just fell in love. Selena and I spent about 45 minutes on our first phone call -- she gave his complete history (with all pros and cons) and told us about her breeding program, other dogs, and background. Selena is in Louisville, KY; we live in Columbus OH. She was kind enough to meet us in Covington, KY with Houdini for the handoff. We really appreciated her making the trip up to Covington -- it made our travel so much easier. We spent a couple hours with her, another of her ADORABLE dachshunds, and Houdini, just all getting to know each other. When it came time to leave, it was very evident that Selena really cared about our little rescue -- it was a tearful goodbye. Selena sent us back to Ohio with a huge goody bag of dog items to keep Houdini happy and healthy for the next few months. Also, during his time with Selena, she had him microchipped, wormed, vaccinated -- basically everything that needed to be done. When we got back to Columbus, we took Houdini to our vet for his initial local appointment. The vet was amazed to hear his story, and to see how social and confident Houdini was. The vet declared that he was in perfect health. Selena had also socialized Houdini with her other dogs, and had even taken him to show events! He loves people, animals, hunting, and life. SUMMARY: Selena Howard is a caring, professional dog breeder. If I ever want a second dachshund, she'll be the first person I call. Also, she's delightful.

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