



Girl 1
3 months old · Female
Girl 3
3 months old · Female
Girl 4
3 months old · Female
Girl 2
3 months old · Female
Boy
3 months old · Male
I'm Mendy H., the breeder behind Lavendell Dachshunds located in Salyersville, KY. We love our Dachshunds strive to better the breed as a whole. We breed for temperament, health, longevity, form, and function. We are an in-home program where our dogs are our companions first and foremost. We are dedicated to providing each of our puppies with loving and caring forever homes.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Yellow
Male
G Three
Female
Two
Male
Black
Male
Frankie
Male
Six (Green)
Male
Three (Brown)
Male
Seven (Blue)
Male
Four (Red)
Male
Five (Orange)
Male
One
Male
Boy 1
Male
Girl 2
Female
Girl 1
Female
Boy 2
Male
Tilly
Female
Skeeter
Male
Ripley
Male
Moose
Male
Tucker
Male
Diamond
Female
Rocky
Male
Darla
Female
Rascal
Male
Diva
Female
Doogal
Male
Mendy 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, Mendy partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Our puppy matching policy is based on careful screening and review of each potential home to ensure the best possible fit for both the puppy and the family. We take time to evaluate lifestyle, experience, household dynamics, activity level, and overall expectations before placing puppies. Puppies are matched based on temperament, structure, personality, and suitability for the home rather than strictly on order of inquiry or deposit received. Our goal is to make thoughtful, lifelong matches that set both our puppies and their families up for success. Because of this, we reserve the right to recommend specific puppies for specific homes and may decline placements if we do not feel it is the right fit. The well-being of our puppies is always our top priority.”

“The price includes AKC limited paperwork, microchip, vaccines, dewormings, go home goodie bag, collar, leash, food, lifetime breeder support, and the first month of heartworm prevention. A deposit is required to hold a puppy. Deposits are refunded in the event the puppy is lost prior to pickup. Change of mind deposits are not refunded; however, I do give the option to choose from the next litter.”
Mendy 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 Mendy 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 Mendy directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mendy.
Meet in Salyersville, KY
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
Meet in Indianapolis, IN
Club memberships
Mendy is a member of Louisville Dachshund Club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Mendy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Mendy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Lavendell Dachshunds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Mendy H.
Airport socialization at its finest. ✈️🐾 We were sitting in the airport right next to a bar with music blaring, announcements overhead, luggage rolling by, and people everywhere. There is absolutely no shortage of noise, movement, or commotion—and Red Boy could not care less. He was perfectly content sitting in his carrier, quietly watching everyone go by…and, from the looks of it, judging a few of their life choices along the way. 😂 No fussing, no trying to hide, no concern about all the chaos around him. Just calmly taking everything in and people-watching like a seasoned little traveler. This is one of the reasons I put so much emphasis on early socialization and exposing my puppies to different sounds, sights, environments, and experiences. You can’t prepare them for every situation they’ll encounter in life, but you can help give them the confidence to look at something new and think, “Okay…and?” Red Boy absolutely nailed the assignment. ❤️🐾


Cooper and Mystic's litter

Mendy H.
✨ GCH Treslow A Touch Of Destiny SS — “Turner” ✨ Turner is currently just 23 points away from his AKC Bronze Grand Championship! 🏆 Our plan is to complete his Bronze Grand Champion title, finish his OFA health testing, and then officially retire this handsome boy from the show ring to enjoy the couch life he has definitely earned. ❤️ While Turner’s show career may be winding down, he is part of our plans for 2027, when we hope to welcome our first litter of smooth standard dachshunds. As always, our breeding plans are made thoughtfully and with an emphasis on health, temperament, structure, and preserving the qualities we love in the standard dachshund. We’re excited to see what the next chapter brings for Turner—and then let him settle into his well-deserved retirement as a professional couch dog. 🐾

Mendy H.
Well… our adventure continues! 😂✈️ We made it to Dallas! Unfortunately, our original 45-minute layover has now turned into a 3-hour layover… after already dealing with an earlier delay and being up since 1:00 a.m. 😅 At this point, we’ve officially traveled by planes, trains, and automobiles… so what’s next? A camel? 🐪🤣 Thankfully, this little guy has been an absolute trooper through it all. While I’m watching the departure board, he’s decided the best way to spend the layover is taking a nice nap. ❤️🐾 Stay tuned… because I have a feeling this adventure isn’t over yet!

Mendy H.
Love one of my puppies, but think you’re too far away? Don’t let distance stop you! ❤️🐾✈️ One of the things I’m most often asked is, “Do you deliver?” The answer is yes—and I always put my puppies’ safety and well-being first. 🚗 Personal meet-ups: I’ll happily drive up to 3 hours one way at no charge for puppies that are 12 weeks of age or younger. If the puppy has been discounted, I simply ask that you cover the cost of gas. ✈️ Personal in-cabin flight delivery: If driving isn’t practical, I can personally fly your puppy to you. Your puppy travels with me in the cabin the entire time—never in cargo. I handle every step of the journey, making sure your puppy is safe, comfortable, and cared for from the moment we leave my home until they’re placed in your arms. For this option, buyers simply cover my round-trip airfare and the airline’s pet-in-cabin fee. (Available for puppies 12 weeks old or younger and not available on discounted puppies.) Every puppy is sent home with a current veterinary health exam, age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming, and plenty of love and socialization to help make the transition as smooth as possible. I’m also happy to discuss other travel arrangements if needed. My goal is to find the safest, least stressful option for both my puppies and their new families. The only two things I don’t do are: • Sell puppies to California. • Ship puppies as cargo. If you’ve been watching one of my puppies but thought the distance made it impossible, send me a message! You might be surprised how easy we can make it. I’m always happy to discuss the options and help your new best friend get home safely. ❤️

Mendy H.
Our travel day hit an unexpected bump in the road—our plane got a flat tire, so we’re looking at a 2–3 hour delay. ✈️🛞 The good news? Red Boy 1 couldn’t be less concerned. He’s taking it all in stride and has been an absolute champion through the whole experience. Calm, confident, curious, and completely unbothered by the hustle and bustle of the airport. Moments like this remind me why I put so much emphasis on early socialization and exposing my puppies to new sights, sounds, people, and environments. Watching him handle an unexpected travel delay with such confidence makes me incredibly proud. I’d say this little guy has officially earned his frequent flyer wings! ❤️🐾


Cooper and Mystic's litter

Mendy H.
Puppy Update 🐾 My apologies to everyone for the delay in updates. My youngest recently came down with strep throat, which unfortunately progressed into pneumonia and resulted in a brief hospitalization. Between staying with him at the hospital and running home to care for all of my furry crew, I’ve been running on very little rest. Thankfully, we are now home, and he is doing much better. I’m finally catching up on some much-needed sleep and getting back on track. I promise updated photos will be posted this week. Everyone currently listed as available is still available. Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and well wishes during this stressful time. ❤️


Cooper and Mystic's litter

Mendy H.
Luna is clearly taking her role as Pool Quality Control Manager very seriously. 😂 Nothing gets skimmed, scrubbed, or vacuumed without her direct supervision and emotional support from the sidelines.

Mendy H.
Turner BOB today in AL! On our way to bronze!!

Mendy H.
Well hiiii, Ripley 😍 Reporting live from Michigan with that serious little face and those tan eyebrows doing all the talking. 10/10 good dog. 12/10 “I run this house now” energy. Give Ripley a boop for me and tell them they’re officially cleared for extra treats today.

Mendy H.
Here’s your reminder Dachshunds don’t experience snow. They commit to snow. They don’t walk through it — they tunnel, plow, and baptize themselves in it like tiny, dramatic winter badgers on a personal mission. Five minutes outside and they look like powdered donuts with legs, absolutely thrilled about their poor life choices. Cold? Irrelevant. Wet? Unbothered. Frozen to the core? Still wagging. A Dachshund in snow is pure, unfiltered joy… with just a light dusting of chaos.
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About Turner
Turner is the ultimate happy-go-lucky guy—always full of joy and enthusiasm! He’s never met a stranger and greets everyone like an old friend. With his playful spirit and goofy charm, he’s definitely the class clown of our crew, always keeping us laughing and smiling. Life is just more fun with Turner around
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About Mystic
Mystic is a beautiful long-haired black and tan dapple Dachshund with excellent breed type and a lovely, balanced structure. She carries a strong, level topline with correct proportions and elegant movement. Mystic has a soft, feminine expression and a luxurious coat with striking dapple markings that make her truly eye-catching. Beyond her beauty, Mystic has a wonderful temperament. She is affectionate, intelligent, and very devoted to her people. She has the calm, loving nature we value in our breeding program while still maintaining the curious and playful spirit that makes Dachshunds such special companions. Mystic is a fantastic mother with strong maternal instincts. She is attentive, gentle with her puppies, and produces well-structured, healthy pups with wonderful personalities. Her puppies consistently inherit her sweet disposition, beautiful coats, and correct Dachshund type. She is a cherished part of our program and represents the qualities we strive for in our breeding: health, temperament, and true Dachshund character.
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About Jazzy
Jazzy is the definition of a loving, devoted mother — gentle, intuitive, and endlessly patient. She brings a calm, nurturing energy to every litter, and her puppies consistently reflect her steady temperament and affectionate nature. Confident without being pushy, soft without being timid, Jazzy is beautifully balanced in both personality and structure. Around her people, Jazzy shines. She’s sweet, intelligent, and deeply loyal, the kind of girl who reads the room and always wants to be close without being demanding. With other dogs, she’s friendly and easygoing, happy to play but just as content to relax by your side. As a dam, Jazzy passes along her expressive eyes, elegant outline, and her warm, people-oriented personality. Her puppies grow up to be loving, confident companions with the same gentle sparkle she carries in everything she does. Jazzy is the kind of mother who not only raises exceptional puppies — she makes the whole whelping experience feel peaceful, joyful, and full of heart.
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About Duckie
Duckie is the kind of sire every breeder hopes for — steady, loving, confident, and beautifully balanced in both temperament and structure. He passes along not just his good looks, but his wonderful nature. Calm, affectionate, and endlessly loyal, Duckie is the dog who wins hearts without ever trying. At home, he’s gentle and devoted, happiest when he’s close to his people. With other dogs, he’s friendly, respectful, and easygoing — the kind of boy who keeps the peace and brings comfort to any environment. His puppies consistently inherit his sweet, soft expression and his naturally pleasant, people-focused temperament. Whether you’re looking at his lineage or meeting him in person, Duckie stands out as a sire who produces confident, loving, well-adjusted puppies. His influence can be seen not only in structure and movement, but in the warm, affectionate personalities that make his litters so special.
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About Cooper
Cooper is a male Dachshund over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mendy decided to make him part of their program. Mendy 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.
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About Rue
Rue is a delightful “brat” that loves to be with you always. She’s always up for a car ride and never meets a stranger! She’s a smaller standard with a large attitude 😊.
Excellent health testing
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About Calamity
Calamity is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mendy decided to make her part of their program. Mendy 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.
Excellent level
Lavendell Dachshunds 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.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Mendy to bring home their puppies.

Mackenzie P.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
We got the most adorable and sweet puppy from Mendy. She was super helpful and very knowledgeable about everything. Very happy and grateful we found such a great breeder and puppy!

Rod P.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Mendy from Lavendell Dachshunds was great to work with. When I laid eyes on my puppy on GoodDog.com I knew he was the one for me! From first contact with Mendy right through the meet up to get Remi (originally was Dougal but I wanted an "R" name) everything went great. Mendy was very responsive and the whole experience went great. She went out of here way to meet me really early at the airport and that was greatly appreciated. Remi has been a wonderful addition to my household. I have a 4 year old dachshund and the two get along great. Remi is really smart and learns quickly and has a wonderful temperament. He listens well and loves people:) Rod

Julia D.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Mendy was so responsive and helpful - she went out of her way (truly!) to unite us with our sweet puppy! He came to us clean, happy, and healthy and is already thriving in his new home! She’s continued to be helpful and responsive since drop off - and supplied us with toys and treats that remind him of home, helping him settle in ever quicker. We couldn’t be happier with our sweet pup, or with the experience we had with Mendy!

Jenifer B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Mendy has been an absolute pleasure to communicate with! She is experienced, knowledgeable, and her love for the breed goes above and beyond all expectations. She is the benchmark of a reputable breeder. There is so much love and care poured into her pups and she is incredibly accommodating with travel, ensuring the safety of all parties and puppies. I recommend her wholeheartedly. I am so grateful to have found her through this platform. My little boy, Rudi, is such a joy to have, and I owe it all to Mendy! Thank you!

Matthew M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Mendy was absolutely incredible throughout the entire process. She was extremely responsive to texts and calls and gave me updates on how Ripley was doing from the moment we started speaking until we met her to pick him up. When we picked him up, all of his paperwork was up-to-date and organized, and she even gave us a blanket that smelled like Ripley‘s mom for extra comfort. On top of that, she gave us some extra food to make sure he was eating what he’s used to and she even groomed him the morning of the day we picked him up. You can tell when a dog has come from a very loving environment, and that was more than apparent from the moment I met Mendy and Ripley. Mendy loves and cares for her pups as if they were part of her family. I will absolutely be getting my next Dachshund from Mendy.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.