South Beagles

Rachel S.

Breeder of Beagles

  • Smyrna, TN
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Rachel S., the breeder behind South Beagles located in Smyrna, TN. I have a passion for Beagles. I take great pride in breeding for health and temperament. My beagles are bred to AKC standards. The goal I set and which I believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies that make a well-rounded character in an adult dog. Sometimes the most ordinary things can be made extraordinary simply by doing them with a Beagle.

Q. & A. with Rachel

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding to help preserve the breed, with a focus on health, temperament, and conformation.
  • What makes your program special?

    My Beagles are very versatile. I have many that do dog shows and performance events or most importantly become a beloved member of a family. We take a lot of pride in how our puppies are raised with lots of socialization and enrichment.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include 13-inch and 15-inch sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red and white, blue tan and white, and black tan and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Rachel

Rachel 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 $200 deposit and $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All puppies are sold at the pet price of $2000 with AKC papers, up to date on shots and dewormings, they are also microchiped and litterbox trained. The deposit goes towards the puppy purchase price. All puppies are sold at the pet price of $2000 with AKC papers, and a health guarantee. Deposits are refundable unless persons back out last minute upon their time to pick up their puppies .. this insured a commitment for a beagle puppy on my waiting list- if ample notice is given deposit is refundable at breeders discretion.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Smyrna, TN

540 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)

542 miles away

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More about Rachel

  • Club memberships

    Rachel is a member of National Beagle Club Of America, Greater Murfreeboro kennel club, and nashville Kennel club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit, Puppy Culture Breeder, Licensed Veterinary Technician.

  • Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Rachel’s links

Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

South Beagles 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

Excellent level

South Beagles 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 Beagles.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    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.

  • Musladin-Leuke Syndrome (MLS), Factor VII Deficiency

    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).

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