Bloodhounds - Pet Stores
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Bloodhounds can be bought in pet shops. However, pet stores are often accused of getting their pups from puppy mills and other unreliable sources. Though this may not be a basic rule, pet stores do get puppies from commercial kennels and brokers who produce many breeds of dogs and care only for profit. Brokers buy dogs from small and large breeders. They usually advertise for puppies and promise breeder programs, veterinary exams, top prices, breeder education, etc. However, experience shows that chances are slim that the puppies coming from these sources have really been tested for genetic diseases.
Some pet stores may buy puppies from local breeders. These breeders get their income selling puppies and do not bother to interview prospective owners of their pups in order to determine if they are the right people to own Bloodhounds. The best source to obtain a purebred Bloodhound from is a reputable breeder.
Bloodhounds - Questions to Ask at a pet Store
Before signing the check at a pet store, ask where the puppies came from and if the kennel insists on genetic clearances for the breeding stock. Ask what diseases are common to the Bloodhound, what exercise and grooming requirements the breed has. Reliable puppy producers should be able to answer all these questions and give you enough information on Bloodhounds.
Bloodhounds - Breeders Links
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Anderlues Perm-Reg'd - Bilingual site combining graphics design with bloodhounds in Quebec, Canada.
The Association Of Bloodhound Breeders - Founded in 1897.
Bauer Bloodhounds - Breed information, photos and pedigrees of champions, breeding philosophy, guest book, questionnaire from ABC member located in Brighton, IL.
Bloodhounds: Myth and Fiction - Sceptical account of the breed's tracking ability, and link to replies, from commercial German Shepherd dog breeder in Menomonie, WI.
Legacy Kennels - ABC member with history since 1975, with over 120 American champion bloodhounds, including photos from shows and for fun. Information for prospective owners, resources and contract, Guest book and contacts for Winchester, VA.
Briarpatch Bloodhounds - Well designed site drawing on 66 years of experience with the breed. Lots of pictures, with information, including rescue. Located in Sedan, KS.
Churchil Bloodhounds - ABC member specializing in show quality. Presenting their philosophy, breeding program and photos of show wins. Located in Valley Head, AL.
Shiloh Hounds - Overview of ABC member, with photos of show ring successes, questionnaire, litters past, present and expected in St Linden, NC.
Brighton Bloodhounds - Affix established 1908, maintaining the world longest record of breeding Bloodhounds. Pedigrees available to trace many lines in other countries from Sussex, UK.
Chinook Bloodhounds - An ABC member who gained 40 years experience of animal husbandry and working bloodhounds, before establishing his own line in 1990s. Located near Canton, PA.
Citation Kennels - Breeder of Bassets and Bloodhounds providing photos including puppies and previous champions, 5-generation pedigrees, active guest book. Located in Corcoran, MN.
Elk Park Bloodhounds - Photos all ages with pedigree of parents, near Butte, Montana.
Hound Ears Kennel - Breeder with photos of puppies, show wins, breed information, OFA details and pedigrees. Located in Albemarle, NC.
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Legend Bloodhounds - ABC member who has shown since 1990. Photos from ABC Nationals, her own bloodhounds at all ages. Puppy photos, occasional litters, specialty winners, trailing titles, OFA data, breed history, stories and guest book. Located North of Minneapolis, MN.
Mantrailing - Bloodhounds with a job. Professional site with training tips, manual and courses, seminar schedule for LE-K9 units, serious email list. IL.
Riverbank Bloodhounds - Member of ABC & the Pacific Rim Bloodhound Club. Photos, pedigrees, background and guest book. Rainier, Oregon.
S&R Bloodhounds - Litters intended for working. Paragould, AR.
Sherick's Bloodhounds - ABC member with a record of breeding champion, agility and mantrailing bloodhounds. Extensive photo gallery including information on litter born Dec-2000, questionnaire, pedigrees and links. Located Quenemo, KS.
Shuler Bloodhounds - Breeder since 1980s, who has developed a business based around maintaining high standards in handling and breeding bloodhounds for mantrailing. IL.
TLH Bloodhounds - Photos of champion bloodhounds, including ABC Show Dog Hall of Fame, since 1994. Emporia, KS.
UptaSnuf Bloodhounds - Page of kennel established in 1997 by family located in Fort Worth, TX.
Warden Dixie Bloodhounds - An informative site. Pictures, T-Shirts and contact details for this breeder near Dothan in Southern AL.
