We don't have litters often, about once every three to four years. It takes about that long for me to forget all the work, sleepless nights and mental anguish that go into producing a litter. Only when I am ready for a new member of the household do I gird my loins and plan a breeding. There are a lot things that go into every planned breeding. But there are at least four things that have to be present before we can look at breeding one of our dogs.

Temperament: It doesn't matter how beautiful a dog is if they have an incorrect temperament. Before all else, our dogs are pets and must be able to be in the house functioning as a member of the family.

Health clearances are vital. A dog can have a great nose and a wonderful temperament, but the structure of the dog must allow that nose and temperament to be able to get around! It's not enough to do health tests unless the dogs actually PASS those tests!

Breed Type: The perfect bloodhound hasn't been born yet, but we keep trying! Hopefully each generation gets better and better!

Quality Homes:  "Pick of the litter" is depends a LOT on what they are being picked FOR! Not every puppy is going to be show quality. Sometimes a really beautiful puppy is born that has such a nose that they wouldn't be happy in the ring or on the couch. Some are happier on the couch than anywhere else. For us, a quality home for our puppies is the most important thing. Whether you show, trail or just want to smile at a bloodhound every morning, we want the best home possible for our babies. But be warned.....by buying one of our puppies, you will become a member of our extended family for the life of the puppy and beyond!

All that being said........

Puppies are coming! Puppies are coming!! And Puppies are HERE!!!

Truffle has been bred to Winston (Honeytree's GGM Finest Hour RN, MT, CHIC) and 6 little darling black and tan babies are here in time for Father's day! Picures below!  Dr MaryBeth Cline DVM, from Elizabeth PA,  is the proud gramma/breeder/cheifpoopcollector and we are honored to be part of her new kennel, Noir Bloodhounds

Betsy

Truffle & Winston

Truffle 18 months

Truffle on the trail

Winston (Honeytree's GGM Finest Hour, RN, MT, CHIC) wining Best male Veteran at the 2010 ABC Eastern Regional Supported Entry

Truffle babies

Day 24 Pink Girl

Day 24 Pink Girl

Day 24 Red Girl

day 24 Red Girl

day 24 Green girl

Day 24 Green Girl

Day 24 Blue Boy

day 24 Blue Boy

Day 24 Black Boy

Day 24 Black boy

Day 24 Olive boy

Day 24 Olive Boy

Truffle about half way done

The three girls, Pink, Red & Green

Pink, Red, Green, Blue, Olive and Navy

Truffle and a newborn baby

The happy family

Truffle and Sarah, the day before arrival