South Alabama Bassets
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- Vinegar Bend, AL
Available puppies
Cassidy
10 weeks old · Female
Cleo
10 weeks old · Female
Chelsea
10 weeks old · Female
Clara
10 weeks old · Female
Cadillac
10 weeks old · Male
Cooper
10 weeks old · Male
Charlie
10 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie H., the breeder behind South Alabama Bassets located in Vinegar Bend, AL. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a major focus on conformation and quality. Our dogs will make a wonderful loving addition to your home. We also offer breeding rights for some puppies, once an application is filled out and approved.
Q. & A. with Melanie
Why did you start breeding?
Being a nurse, I had a desire to take care of people. When I started searching in my quest to get a basset puppy, I noticed there is a real need for breeders who are ethical, truly love dogs and want to provide healthy quality pets to people, while keeping the standards of the basset hound.What makes your program special?
Our program stands out because we don’t take shortcuts. Our puppies are the result of years of planning. Our dogs were chosen based on their outstanding bloodlines, wonderful temperament and their health. Even with all that, if they grow up and don’t possess superior traits to pass down, we retire them without breeding and they enjoy life here at our home, or occasionally, they may adopt out. When someone buys a puppy from South Alabama Bassets, I want them to be satisfied that they got exactly what they chose, a new family member that will give them many years of love and devotion and that meets the AKC standard for basset hounds.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
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, 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.
Melanie 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 6 weeks old.
“We match our puppies on a specific selection date, once they are at least 6 weeks old. Basset Hound puppies change tremendously during their first several weeks, so we prefer to give them time to develop before posting individual photos or making selections. By this age, we can better evaluate each puppy’s conformation, structure, markings, wrinkles, ear length, and overall Basset type, giving families a much more accurate picture of the puppy they are choosing”
Price
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.
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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
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melanie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Vinegar Bend, AL
Other pick-up locations
Meet in Jackson, MS
More about Melanie
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Melanie’s links
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
South Alabama Bassets 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 H.
Litter update on 11 Sept, 3:55 AM •We are so excited to have listed a new litter of puppies! Come check out our beautiful tricolored litter.
Moose and Cora's litter
Parent dogs
Moose, dad
Basset Hound
About Moose
Moose is a gentle natured boy with a boisterous personality. Moose comes from a breeder in Brazil who excels in producing beautiful bassets, with an eye for conformation and qualities you see in the show ring. Moose loves to run and play "tag" with the puppies. Another favorite pastime of his is howling along to a good song. He is also a fan of long naps and belly rubs.
Mabel, mom
Basset Hound
About Mabel
Mabel is a European basset hound with an amazing personality. She is calm, loving and an excellent mama dog. She loves her babies. She loves everyone else's babies as well! Whenever we have a new litter of puppies, you can be sure Mabel is close by in case the new mama needs any help cleaning her babies or even nursing them.
Cora, mom
Basset Hound
About Cora
Cora is a dark tri-colored European basset. She is the calmest dog I have. For a basset, that is saying something! That doesn't mean she isn't playful. If you get out a squeaky toy or throw a knotted sock for her, she is ready for play. But if you are down for a relaxing day on the up couch lounging, she is your go to girl! She will snuggle with you for a movie marathon until your ready to get up.
Parent health testing
Good level
South Alabama Bassets 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 Basset Hounds.
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
