Ram’s Kennels

Ronnie M.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Splendora, TX
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Meet the breeder

I'm Ronnie M., the breeder behind Ram’s Kennels located in Splendora, TX. We raise AKC long haired Dachshunds. Our program focus includes breed preservation,conformation, health, and temperament. Day three we start Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) until day 18. -Puppies are socialized/well adjusted -Go home 10 weeks -We offer show prospects/pets -Ram’s Kennel FB.

Q. & A. with Ronnie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started with Coonhounds in the ’70s at 13 years old as a handler for the legendary Marvin Casey and Buddy Chandler at Chandler Kennels. It just grew from there and I haven't look back!

  • What makes your program special?

    I keep the focus on breed preservation and prey drive. I genetically test my breeding pairs and use them for their intended purpose (hunting). And Showing.

  • 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, and brindle. 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 Ronnie

Ronnie 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes AKC limited reg, vaccinations, vet check, microchip, and health guarantee. Puppies go home with: - Puppy Food - Favorite toy - Puppy pads -Scented blanket from Mom and siblings . Each puppy is evaluated at 8 weeks old and again at 10 weeks old. They are priced accordingly.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ronnie 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 Ronnie 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 Ronnie 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Splendora, TX

5202 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport

5222 miles away

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Meet in Dallas, TX

5129 miles away

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More about Ronnie

  • Ronnie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Ronnie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Ronnie’s links

Ronnie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ram’s 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Ram’s Kennels 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation

    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.

  • Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis, Wisdom Panel, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Ronnie to bring home their puppies.

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    Madison Y.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ram’s Kennels is simply best in class, deserving an infinity star rating! If you are looking for a lovable dachshund puppy with a great temperament from an excellent breeder, you need to contact Ronnie. Ronnie and Janie went above and beyond while we worked together. We remained in regular communication and they sent me so many sweet pictures of my pup since I live in a different state and couldn’t visit! They were and are super responsive. We FaceTimed multiple times — both so I could see the pups and so they could answer my questions/give me tips on preparing to bring puppy home! Before pick-up, Ronnie and Janie communicated with me about my plans for crate training. They began crate training my puppy, Eloise, several days before pick-up so I could have an easier transition with her at home. Once at home, Eloise cried for about five minutes or so in the crate before falling asleep. Literal angel baby!! With consistency going out every 2.5hrs or so, the second day she was home she didn’t have any accidents inside. She is also going potty outside nearly on command (with lots of treats and positive reinforcement). Our first week home, she has been averaging about two accidents inside each day, but that’s on a potty pad because Ronnie and Janie helped to train the pups before going home! For a ten week old puppy, I am super impressed! During the first week home, Eloise has also learned sit, lay, and is beginning to learn stay. She caught on super fast and is an intelligent little girl! I attribute that to Ronnie’s and Janie’s passion for all their dogs and the fact that Eloise was reared with their other doxies! Pick-up also went super great!! Ronnie and Janie met me at the airport with the pup! Since I am from out of town, they brought me to Tim Hortons so the pup could go out, then we reviewed all info I needed to know about the pup (vaccines, microchip, travel papers, dos/donts, quirks about Eloise, you name it!). At the conclusion, we went back to the airport and Ronnie and Janie helped me make sure I was ready to travel with my carrier and Eloise’s care package (blanket and toy with scents from her mom and litter mate). She did spectacularly well flying her first time. The passengers around me thought she was the cutest thing and she slept on my lap the majority of the flight, no accidents and minimal crying 💞 Eloise came to me extremely well trained, socialized with other dogs, people, and was accustomed to traveling via car which translated well to flying in an airplane! While every pup has their own personality, you can expect that you will pick up a well socialized (dogs and people), loved, and well cared for dachshund. Thank you, Ronnie and Janie!! Eloise has been the greatest gift and I can’t wait to form so many more memories with such a sweet girl!

    Victoria W.

    Verified owner · June 2025

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    Getting my puppy from Ronnie was an incredible experience! It’s evident that he has a deep love for his dogs and a wealth of knowledge about the dachshund breed. His thorough vetting process for potential puppy homes was a reassuring sign, and he was incredibly informative throughout the process. When I picked up my puppy at 9.5 weeks, Ronnie gave me a fantastic take-home bag filled with essential puppy supplies and medical information. This comprehensive package set me and my puppy up for a smooth transition into home life. My puppy was already around 90% house-trained and had learned to use a bell to go to the potty after just one day at home. He also knew basic commands like “sit,” “down,” and “roll over,” making it easy to teach him new tricks. After about a month of living at home, he’s now crate-trained as well. His disposition is simply fantastic. He’s incredibly confident and always up for any activity. He’s recently discovered his love for swimming, which is a fun and exciting hobby for both of us. I believe his confidence stems from the amount of care and socialization he received from Ronnie and his family. Overall, I would highly recommend getting a puppy from Ronnie, and I would definitely consider getting another puppy from him in the future!

    christian k.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Working with Ram’s Kennels could not have been a better experience. I highly recommend working with Ronnie. They were extremely easy to communicate with and provided a plethora of information about the puppies and breed. Our puppy is already potty trained and knows simple commands such as sit and lay down. It is apparent that Ram’s Kennels cares about their dogs and provide care up to the adoption date. We are very happy with our entire experience in working with Ronnie and would recommend Ram’s Kennels to anyone looking for a new puppy.

  • Monica A.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    I had an excellent experience getting my puppy, Waylon, from Ronnie at Rams Kennel. He is an exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced breeder, and his dedication to the breed is evident from the very beginning. He was generous with his time, answered questions thoroughly, and made the entire process smooth and reassuring. It’s clear that Ronnie takes great pride in his dogs and the care he provides. Waylon came home confident, well-adjusted, and already understanding that potty time happens outside! Such a smart little guy! I’m truly grateful for such a positive experience and would highly recommend Rams Kennel to anyone looking for a breeder who is reputable, experienced, and genuinely passionate about what they do.

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    Michael S.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Deciding to get a puppy from Ronnie was one of the best decisions we made. We were looking for a responsible and knowledgeable breeder with a record of producing healthy and well-adjusted dogs. From the beginning, Ronnie was incredibly generous with his time. We FaceTimed often and he shared his wealth of experience with the dachshund breed, answering our many questions. We got to know the puppies as they grew and he helped us pick a puppy with the temperament we were looking for. Ronnie also provided numerous photos, video, and updates on the puppies’ training. When it came time to pick up the puppy, Ronnie met us at the Houston airport and provided a carrier and a care package. Our puppy did incredibly well on the 4-hour flight home and adjusting to our home. Since coming home puppy has been toileting almost exclusively outside and sleeps very well in his crate at night. In other words, puppy came home at 9.5 weeks very well pre-trained (nearly potty trained and crate trained, and responding to “sit,” “down,” and “over”), having come from a home with exposure to other adult dogs, puppies, human adults and children, the vacuum, and showers. We’re so grateful to have found Ronnie and our clever, and mostly chill, cream dachshund puppy.

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    John I.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Ronnie was fantastic! He knows his stuff about dachshunds, has a very very clean kennel and you can tell he loves the pups and what he does. I would not hesitate to get another puppy from him!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.