Queens of the South
- Lakeland, FL
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Brooke
9 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Christy L., the breeder behind Queens of the South located in Lakeland, FL. Our dogs are for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets.
Q. & A. with Christy
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.
Brittany
Went homeFemale
Addie
Went homeFemale
Aspen
Went homeFemale
Beau
Went homeMale
Bodie
Went homeMale
Banks
Went homeMale
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
“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
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tampa Airport
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 9 months
Christy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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
Christy L.
Program update on 15 Sept •…This little boy is growing up so beautifully! 🥹💙🐾 From that tiny little baby we once held to the handsome boy he’s becoming—look at how much he has already changed! 😍 Getting updates from our Queens of the South past litter babies truly makes my heart happy. Knowing they’re growing, thriving, spoiled rotten, and loved beyond measure is exactly what we hope for with every baby we send home. 👑🐶❤️ Keep those pupdates coming—we LOVE watching our babies grow! 🐾💙
Christy L.
Program update on 15 Sept •…From a tiny little nugget to an absolutely gorgeous girl! 😭🐾💗 THIS is why we love getting updates from our Queens of the South families! Seeing one of our past litter babies go from this sweet little puppy to the beautiful girl she is today makes my heart so happy. 🥹 Just look at that transformation! 😍 Those ears, that beautiful coloring, and that sweet little face—she grew up BEAUTIFULLY! 👑🐶 We may say goodbye when they leave for their forever homes, but they’ll forever be one of our babies. Keep those pupdates coming because we LOVE watching them grow! 🐾💕
Christy L.
Program update on 15 Sept •…From the sweetest little baby to this beautiful little lady! 🥹🐾💗 Getting updates from our Queens of the South babies from past litters will NEVER get old. We remember them when they were just tiny little nuggets, so seeing how much they’ve grown and how beautiful they’ve become is so special. 😭❤️ Just look at this gorgeous girl now! 😍 She has grown into such a beautiful little dachshund, and knowing she is happy, spoiled, and loved by her forever family makes our hearts so full. From our home to yours, but forever one of our babies. 👑🐾💕
Christy L.
Program update on 15 Sept •…From tiny baby to spoiled rotten and living HIS best life! 🥹🐾💙 There’s nothing better than getting updates on our Queens of the South babies from past litters. We may only get to love them for a short time, but they’ll always hold a special place in our hearts. ❤️ Look how much this handsome boy has grown! 😍 From that tiny little puppy we once held in our hands to a gorgeous boy being loved and spoiled by his forever family. We absolutely LOVE our pupdates! Once a Queens of the South baby, always one of our babies. 👑🐾💙
Christy L.
Program update on 15 Sept •…From this tiny little baby to THIS handsome boy! 🥹🐾🤎 We absolutely LOVE getting updates from families who have one of our babies from a past litter. Watching them grow from those itty-bitty puppies we once held in our hands into beautiful, spoiled, and so-loved dogs is seriously one of the best parts of what we do. 😭❤️ Just look at how handsome this sweet boy turned out! That little face may have grown, but you can still see that same precious puppy in him. 🐶🤎 Once a Queens of the South baby, ALWAYS family. 👑🐾❤️
Christy L.
Program update on 12 Sept •…Another one from my arms to theirs. 🥹🐾💙 Today this sweet little boy had his GOTCHA DAY and officially headed off to his fur-ever home! 🏡🐶 These goodbyes never get easier because we raise every one of our babies like they’re staying with us forever. But seeing them leave in the arms of someone who is already so excited to love them makes every bittersweet goodbye worth it. 💙 Go live your best little weenie-dog life, sweet boy! 🐾🌭 Welcome to the Queens of the South family! 👑❤️ #dachshund #dachshundlove #breeder #breederlife #gotchaday
Christy L.
Program update on 11 Sept •…From my arms to theirs. 🥹🐾🤎 Today was Punk’s Gotcha Day! 🏡🐶 These are the moments that are always so bittersweet. It’s hard to say goodbye after loving, raising, cuddling, and caring for them like they were staying with us forever. But there’s also something so special about knowing you raised such a sweet, loving little puppy who is now going to bring that same love, happiness, and companionship to another family. 🤎 Seeing Punk go from being safe in my arms to being loved in theirs makes every hard goodbye worth it. Happy Gotcha Day, Punk! Go live your very best little weenie-dog life. 🐾🏡🥹
Christy L.
Litter update on 29 Aug •…Our sweet little girl made it to her fur-ever home, and she is already settling in like she’s always belonged there. 🐾 Seeing her so comfortable, cozy, and loved makes this transition so much easier on my heart. It never gets easy saying goodbye, but knowing our babies are going to homes where they’re cherished from day one is the greatest blessing. Wishing this precious girl a lifetime of belly rubs, warm naps, and endless love in her new family. 💕
Copper and Paisley's litter
Christy L.
Litter update on 29 Aug •…One of our absolute favorite parts of raising these babies is watching them find their FUR-ever homes! 🐾❤️ From the moment they’re born, we love them, spoil them, and watch their little personalities grow. Saying goodbye is always bittersweet, but seeing the smiles on their new families’ faces makes it SO worth it. 🥹 Nothing makes us happier than knowing another one of our babies is heading off to a home where they’ll be loved, spoiled, and treated like family for the rest of their life. 🐶🏡💕 Happy Gotcha Day to these sweet babies and their new families!
Copper and Paisley's litter
Christy L.
Litter update on 27 Aug •Copper and Paisley's litter
Parent dogs
Paisley, mom
Dachshund
About Paisley
Paisley May is a sweet and steady presence here at Queens of the South. She has a gentle disposition, a kind and attentive nature, and carries herself with a quiet confidence. Paisley May is affectionate, intuitive, and settles beautifully in both the home and kennel environment. Her temperament and balance are qualities we value greatly as part of our program.
Copper, dad
Dachshund
About Copper
Copper is our handsome stud here at Queens of the South. He has excellent structure, a calm and confident temperament, and that unforgettable single blue eye that makes him truly one of a kind. Copper is steady, affectionate, and well-balanced — qualities we value deeply in our breeding program. He is CKC registered and represents the quality and standards we strive for.
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.
