I'm Alyssa H., the breeder behind Howell’s Hounds located in Salvisa, KY. Our AKC dachshunds are bred to have top qualities that all families want in their puppies, such as compassion, patience, and love! Our dogs are our companions in every adventure! We decided to start breeding as a way to help other families experience the love and companionship of a dachshund.
Q. & A. with Alyssa
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 cream, red, chocolate and cream, chocolate and tan, black and cream, 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.
Dolly
Went home
Female
Rose
Went home
Female
Blossom
Went home
Female
Buttercup
Went home
Female
Sally
Went home
Female
Binx
Went home
Male
Jack
Went home
Male
Winnifred
Went home
Female
Leonardo
Went home
Male
Michelangelo
Went home
Male
Raphael
Went home
Male
Donatello
Went home
Male
Liberty
Went home
Female
Sparkler
Went home
Female
Belle
Went home
Female
Coco
Went home
Female
Freedom
Went home
Female
Everest
Went home
Female
Liberty
Went home
Female
Skye
Went home
Female
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 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC registration, wormer, and vaccinations. The deposit covers vet check, vaccinations and AKC registration.”
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.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alyssa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Salvisa, KY
407 miles away
·
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Blue Grass Airport
391 miles away
·
More about Alyssa
Club memberships
Alyssa is a member of AKC .
Alyssa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Alyssa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Alyssa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Howell’s 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
Parent dogs
Dakota, mom
Dachshund
About Dakota
Dakota is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alyssa decided to make her part of their program. Alyssa 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.
Dahlia, mom
Dachshund
About Dahlia
Dahlia is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alyssa decided to make her part of their program. Alyssa 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.
Divinity, mom
Dachshund
About Divinity
Divinity is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alyssa decided to make her part of their program. Alyssa 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.
Dexter, dad
Dachshund
About Dexter
Dexter is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alyssa decided to make him part of their program. Alyssa 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.
Parent health testing
Howell’s 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.
Narcolepsy, Dachshund Type, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA)
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 Alyssa to bring home their puppies.
Sydney J.
Verified owner · June 2024
Alyssa was fabulous to work with and kept us updated often about our new puppy. It was a fantastic experience and I couldn’t sing more of her praises! Our vet gave us a clean bill of health and our puppy is so sweet and well behaved 😊
AC
Arianna C.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
+5
Very quick in responding all of our questions. Our puppy is adorable and healthy. Our veterinarian found her to be in perfect conditions. We love her to death!