Southern Belles Bassets

Jessica L.

Breeder of Basset Hounds

  • Monterey, TN
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Oakley
Jenna

Expected Basset Hound litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 1, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Jessica L., the breeder behind Southern Belles Bassets located in Monterey, TN. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes!

Q. & A. with Jessica

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding so I could share the joy that bassets have brought into my life. My goal in my breeding program is to produce happy and healthy little puppies for multiple families to love. I strive to be a responsible breeder and follow OFA (CHIC certification) and BHCA Guidelines on proper testing for genetic disorders.
  • What makes your program special?

    I start with doing"Early Neurological Stimulation" (ENS) and "Early Scent Introduction" (ESI) at 3 days of life. I start potty training at 2 weeks of life. I also give them lots of love and cuddles. As a result. I am positive my puppies will become the perfect addition to your family and add just as much joy to your life as they have mine.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

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

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Jessica

Jessica 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies will come with AKC papers limited only, vet records, microchipped, litter certificate, and gift bag. Puppies will be picked at 4 weeks old. I will go down the deposit waitlist in order and puppy parents will pick their puppy and a $200 deposit is required to hold puppy of choice.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica 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
      • 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
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Monterey, TN

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Knox County Airport


Flexible meeting point

Jessica can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Jessica

  • Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Jessica’s links

Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Southern Belles 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Southern Belles 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease, X-Linked, Basset Hound Type (XSCID), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type

    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 Jessica to bring home their puppies.

  • Reid M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    This was my first time using Good Dog and my first time adopting one straight from the source. So I was unsure of the process going into it. Jessica was very responsive and answered all my questions quickly. I wanted to come see the puppies on a Sunday, even though she was needed elsewhere she made sure I was still able to come see them. The puppies she had are adorable and are well cared for. She had their medical records organized great and she had a care package for us to take home with us. For my first experience, I can tell I lucked out by finding her.

    Melissa G.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Jessica was great to work with. Sent me lots of pictures. Responded in a timely manner. My new puppy, Lucy Lou, couldn't be any cuter! Very sweet and happy.

    RM

    Rachelle M.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Jessica was great at communicating, quick to return messages and answer any questions. Our puppy was well socialized, confident and ready to explore the world! We love that all the paperwork was in order and the gift bag to ease him in to our home was so sweet! Best surprise for my husband, thank you Jessica for making his dreams come true!

  • Olivia K.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Jessica was fantastic with helping us find our dream pup. And I couldn’t find a better dog ever.

    KM

    Katie M.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Jessica has been great to work with!! She was very quick with responding and extremely knowledgeable about the breed!! She has helped me all throughout the process of my fiance and I bringing our boy home!! She has been great to work with!!

    Mark T.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    I was very happy with Jessica Lawson. My basset puppy Celeste was well loved and well socialized with people and other animals when I picked her up on March 7, 2025. She was already used to car rides so the 2-hour trip home was no problem. Jessica and her mother, whom I also met, clearly love and understand dogs. Everything was explained to me throughout the process and this breeder was very responsive to my questions. I received regular photos and videos from Jessica so that I could see the puppy often before her actual going home day. I give Southern Belles Bassets a strong recommendation. They were great!

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.

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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