Queens of the South

Christy L.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Lakeland, FL
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Christy L., the breeder behind Queens of the South located in Lakeland, FL. Hi, I’m Christy, the breeder behind Queens of the South, a small, family-raised Miniature Dachshund program located in Lakeland, Florida. Our dachshunds are truly part of our family, and our puppies are raised right alongside us with lots of love, attention, and everyday interaction. My goal is to raise happy, healthy, well-socialized puppies with wonderful temperaments that will become cherished members of their new families. I put a strong emphasis on health, temperament, structure, and responsible breeding practices. From the day our puppies are born until the day they leave for their forever homes, they receive hands-on care and plenty of love while being introduced to the sights, sounds, and routines of a busy family home. I also believe choosing a breeder should be about more than simply choosing a puppy. I want every family to feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout the entire process. I love providing updates as the puppies grow and staying connected with our Queens of the South families long after their puppy goes home. For me, breeding dachshunds isn’t just about producing beautiful puppies—it’s about raising healthy, loving companions and finding each one a family where they’ll be loved and spoiled for years to come. ❤️🐾.

Q. & A. with Christy

  • What makes your program special?

    What makes Queens of the South special is the love, time, and hands-on care we pour into every puppy we raise. Our dachshunds are family first, and our puppies are raised right in our home not in a kennel environment. From birth, they are handled daily and introduced to the everyday sights, sounds, routines, children, and other dogs that come with being part of a busy family. We focus on health, temperament, structure, and responsible breeding while also giving each puppy the individual attention they deserve. We want our puppies to leave us confident, well-socialized, and prepared to transition into their new homes. We also believe our responsibility doesn’t end on Gotcha Day. We build relationships with our puppy families, provide regular updates while their babies are growing, and remain available for support after they go home. At Queens of the South, we aren’t simply raising puppies we’re raising beloved family members and doing everything we can to give them the best possible start in life. ❤️🐾

  • 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 are piebald. 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 Christy

Christy 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.

Christy partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $1,500 - $4,500 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“Florida heath certificate.”

Contract & health guarantee

Christy 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 Christy 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 Christy 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Lakeland, FL

4783 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Orlando Airport

4737 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Christy can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Christy

  • Christy has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months

    Christy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Christy’s links

Christy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Queens of the South 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

Parent health testing

Queens of the South 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

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