Howell’s Hounds

Alyssa H.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Salvisa, KY

Meet the breeder

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.

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.

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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
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Salvisa, KY

407 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Blue Grass Airport

391 miles away

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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

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

    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!

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