Iron Butterfly Kennels

Tessie L.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Anderson, KY
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Vivian

Ready now

10 months old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Tessie L., the breeder behind Iron Butterfly Kennels located in Anderson, KY. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! Our dogs have proven to be the greatest companions to our family. We started breeding to contribute to breed betterment and to share smart and loveable puppies with other families.

Q. & A. with Tessie

  • 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 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 piebald, cream, chocolate and tan, and dapple. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Tessie

Tessie 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Tessie partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great pride in matching our puppies with their furever homes, we will talk and converse and video chat beforehand so I know my pups are going to loving caring homes!”

Price

Connect with Tessie to learn more details about pricing.

“The price includes CKC registration, first vet visit, first round vaccinations, dewormings, come home bag of goodies for your puppy and well socialized with other dogs and small children. Non-refundable deposit to reserve your puppy. This deposit does go towards the final purchase price of the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tessie 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 Tessie 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 Tessie 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Anderson, KY

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)

Meet in Charleston, SC

More about Tessie

  • Tessie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

    Tessie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Tessie’s links

Tessie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Iron Butterfly Kennels 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

All breeds

Dachshund

Pomsky

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