I'm Melanie P., the breeder behind Lone Star Longhair Dachshunds located in Avinger, TX. Every puppy we raise is adored from birth. They are born with me right there and are handled from the moment they’re born. They are socialized with my 3 kids and my two cats. I do my best to prepare them for life away from here. Day to day noises like kids, cooking, vacuuming and washer and dryers.
Q. & A. with Melanie
Why did you start breeding?
When it was me and my hubbies first Valentine’s Day I got him a dachshund. Then a while later I got myself one because I fell in love with the breed. I made the decision to breed the pair. In the beginning I was not good at all but I realized how much I enjoyed it and wanted to get better. I have been working on my lines for about 7 years now and am really proud of the dogs I have in my program!
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, red, brindle, black and tan, black and cream, and dapple. 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.
Black and cream ckc&apri
Went home
Female
Black and cream dapple piebald ckc&apri
Went home
Female
Black and cream dapple ckc&apri
Went home
Male
Charming
Went home
Male
Lancelot
Went home
Male
Aladdin
Went home
Male
Shaded cream piebald apri
Went home
Male
Alice
Went home
Female
Andy
Went home
Male
Gizmo
Went home
Male
Apollo
Went home
Male
Black and cream apri
Went home
Male
Abigail
Went home
Female
Girl-black and tan ckc
Went home
Female
Boy-black and cream brindle ckc
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl-black and cream brindle ckc
Went home
Female
ee cream
Went home
Male
Dark blue collar
Went home
Male
Shaded red dapple piebald
Went home
Female
ee cream dapple piebald
Went home
Female
ee cream dapple piebald
Went home
Male
ee red piebald
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $950 - $1,550 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of my dogs are apri and ckc dual registered. The pricing covers vet checks, wormings, food, spoiling, and anything they might need.
They go home with a baggy of food, a toy, a blanket, vet paperwork and some potty pads!”
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie directly.
Lone Star Longhair Dachshunds 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
Melanie P.
Litter update on 02 Feb. •
Soaking up some sun ☀️
Jack and Phantom's litter
Parent dogs
Briar, mom
Dachshund
About Briar
Briar is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Azrael, dad
Dachshund
About Azrael
Azrael is a male Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie 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.
Porsche, mom
Dachshund
About Porsche
Porsche is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Chevy, mom
Dachshund
About Chevy
Chevy is a female Dachshund about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Melanie to bring home their puppies.
Mackenzie H.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
+5
Melanie was incredible to work with! She communicated with frequent updates and was so informed and really cared about each puppy. We had tons of questions and she was so helpful and great. We got the most beautiful baby also! ❤️
Jacob M.
Verified owner · June 2025
Melanie’s was amazing! We got our baby Gooby from her and absolutely love him! The whole process from initially inquiring about our puppy to picking him up was easy and stress free! She sent regular updates workout is having to ask and sent us home totally prepared with food, a blanket, and a toy to keep him distracted on our LONG car drive home! We have already recommended her to friends and if we get another daschund in the future we will make sure it is from Melanie! If you want to see how gorgeous her puppies end up being you can follow my dogs Instagram @goobysday
Kimberly K.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Working with Melanie was so easy. She answered all of my questions and was very responsive throughout the entire process. She worked with me at every level: from meet and greet video calls to picking up our pup. We couldn't be happier with our dog Pickles (aka Evan).
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susan L.
Verified owner · June 2025
Melanie was so easy to work with and sent weekly pictures. I highly recommend getting a puppy from Lone Star Longhair Dachshunds. We are in love with our Poppy! She has been healthy, sweet and a great addition to our family!
Sydney P.
Verified owner · June 2025
Melanie was very responsive and easy to work with! She sent the best pictures of Penny growing!
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Alondra O.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
I loved working with Melanie she was an absolute sweetheart the whole time very helpful and very informative about everything always giving updates from week 1 to week 8 I hope to work with her again very soon
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.