Southbound Kennel

Riley S.

Breeder of Dachshunds

  • Leoma, TN
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Wilson
Verse

Expected Dachshund litter

Due July 2026

Ready Sept. 22

Meet the breeder

I'm Riley S., the breeder behind Southbound Kennel located in Leoma, TN. At Southbound Kennels we are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes. We are very experienced with both Miniature and Standard Dachshunds and are careful to breed and raise our pups with only the best policies. The quality of our puppies reflects the conscious decisions we make throughout every part of the breeding process.

Q. & A. with Riley

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding dachshunds when I was very young. I have always lived the breed.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are committed to staying connected to our puppy families throughout their lifetimes to ensure they never feel alone and can raise their new, furry companion with confidence and joy.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include miniature and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies include longhaired and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include piebald, sable, red, brindle, chocolate and tan, black and tan, and dapple. 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 Riley

Riley 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Riley partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Deposits goes toward the puppy price and are NOT refundable unless puppy dies or have a life threatening health condition in my care. Otherwise deposits are 100% not refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Leoma, TN

4645 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)

4571 miles away

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More about Riley

  • Club memberships

    Riley is a member of Cumberland valley dachshund club , decatur Kennel Club, and Huntsville obedience club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

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

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

  • Riley’s links

Riley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Southbound Kennel 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

Southbound Kennel 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.

  • 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Full Embark 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • David C.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Riley was fantastic!! 10 out of 10 would recommend and will use her if I get another Dog! The whole experience was great, Riley kept me informed and has been available any time I reached out. She accommodated picking up Winni while she was on vacation the whole transaction was easy and worry free. Winni is doing good, well adjusted, healthy and loving!! You can tell she was well taken care of. I can’t recommend Riley enough!!

    JK

    John K.

    Verified owner · June 2026

      • +4

    Riley was incredible to work with throughout this entire process. There was great communication all along the way, from my initial inquiries to questions after getting my puppy home. She put up with some waffling from me, and a bizarrely rude flight nanny to ensure that Matilda made it to me safely. Couldn't be happier with the dog. Absolutely beautiful coat and personality tells me she was well cared for, and it has really set me up for success. We're a couple days in and this dog already goes to the door when she needs to use the restroom... she doesn't always wait for me to get to the door, but hey, it's a start. Great experience all around, I want to get this one trained up and come back for a future litter down the line.

    Kristina D.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Riley & I began messengering thru Good Dog back in January! We were reaching out to find a sweet baby to fill our home with joy once again, after loosing our standard red, Mr. Carl. From the start I know this was the breeder we needed to stick to. She was compassionate, knowledgeable & cared deeply for her dogs and most importantly the people she was sending them home with!! Riley kept in constant contact with updates on when the lucky dog couple might give us the perfect gift, a standard red. We were so lucky that one was born in late March and joined our family yesterday. He is perfect is size, demeanor and sweetness!! She sent weekly photos & updates of our Hank & we looked forward to those with anticipation. We are so thankful that we found Riley. Look no further for the right breeder, we promise it will be worth the wait!!

  • Carolyn B.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Riley was a joy to work with. We had been searching for a breeder for another standard size, smooth hair, female dachshund for awhile after losing our beloved Hilde last August. Once we connected with Riley through Good Dog, the process for Frankie becoming part of our family was easy! We enjoyed weekly pictures and updates of Frankie, and Riley was very responsive to all our questions. Frankie is fitting right in to her new home, and we couldn't be happier! We would recommend Riley to anyone looking for standards, as they are not easy to find!!

    Timothy K.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    I highly recommend Riley and her partners to anyone looking for a new doxie pup. Working with Riley was amazing and you can tell she the real deal! She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive/very communicative throughout the process from start to finish, and accommodating to meeting times, which she was already at the location when we arrived! We drove from OHIO which is a 16 hour round trip and I can honestly say I am willing to make the trip again (although may fly next time). My new Brinny Bear (since she’s a brindle coat) is such a little sweetheart and loving. Her personality is already showing and she loves playing tug a war. Thank you, Riley for providing a such an amazing new companion!

    Haley K.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Riley made this process with getting our sweet baby boy so easy! It has been very stressful with so many scammers out in this world and Riley was able to make this so comfortable right off the bat with providing any information, videos, photos, and FaceTimes needed for our sweet boy. Truly blessed we were able to find her❣️

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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.

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