BassetDude29

Hi.I am looking for someone who breeds bassets in the areas of Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. I am not looking for show quality just pet quality that is AKC certified. please help. Thanks

Mikey T

FWIW Akc does not cerrify dogs it registers them the purpose of a registry is to to imply some quality standard but rather simply insure the dogs are pure bred. In this case of most registries and AKC is no exception in this they take the reports of the breed as being accurate so the strength of the registry is only as strong as the worst breeders in it. The Akc can require DNA verification and testing in some instance to prove and perentage and a invaldiate registration based on this.

As for finding a responsible breed one option is is the BHCA breeder directory however it does tend to be dated. Another method is to attend a local dog show with AKC sponsorship. While I realize that you are not looking for a "show quality dog" any breeding rare produces a litter of all show quality dogs so breeders of show quality dogs also have pet quality ones as well. They all general pay more attention to heath and genetic issues when selecting breeding pairs than the average breeder and often the cost is less as well.

If you are looking for a performance dog ie field trial hunt etc than attending that type of show will yield better results then a confirmation show. To find local confirmation shows or field trials that are AKC sanctioned see Event and Awards Search

BassetDude29

Hello. I have checked the BHCA and I found some breeders but they want about $1200 for basset, and these are people who are breeding show quality dogs and happen to have pet quality. I am trying to find JUST pet quality. I know the purpose of AKC and know all about it. I am happy with getting a basset with vet certificate and AKC papers. I'm not going to breed the dog, just have it as a pet. Can anyone help with breeders at a reasonable price within the above states?? Thanks

Mikey T

You can find breeders on the BHCA site selling for less a lot less if you try. You also have to keep in mind you general get what you pay for. With an akc show breeder there is genetic testing etc which if you search this site there are many heart wrenching storiest about bassets with genetic conditions, glaucoma, epilepsy, and bleeding disorders,

If your not hung up on a pup you can check with the local rescues as well The adoption fee is generally around 250 but does vary,

check here some are and some are not AKC registered.

FWIW a vet certificate is worthless. you;d be much better off with a reasonable return policy, and each state often has rules regarding health quarantees in regard to dog sales.

Rusty Stickers Mom

What Mikey said exactly. I found R & S's breeder through the BHCA website. I called just about everyone listed in the state of Florida. 90% of the people I contacted were more than happy to chat with me, answers any questions I had. I did have my heart set on a puppy & a female but wasn't have great luck. I keep hearing the same persons named again & again. I contacted her, she didn't have any puppies. But we continued to chat and she told me about a brother & sister, one year old that she had. She asked me just about as many questions as I asked her! At first the idea didn't thrill me that they weren't puppies. But after talking for awhile I realized I could miss the chance of getting 2 dogs that were fully housetrained & obedience trained. She invited me to her place and the rest is history. It was a perfect match. I started off definitely wanting a puppy. SO GLAD I got my R & S instead! She gave the me the best gift by parting with those 2!

dodolah

Actually that 1200 dollars price is quite reasonable for the pet quality offered by well respected breeders.
I just got a puppy from one respected breeder... and I cannot tell you what a great experience it was. The puppy is very healthy, very well behaved, social, confident, and mentally stable for his age, and best of all, he is already potty trained -he whimpers when he want to relieve himself and signal you to open the door for him instead of just doing it there.
There are many positive instances when we walked him to the park. Couple of aggressive dogs and misbehaving dogs were there and try to provoke my puppy. But, he ignored all of them and stay calm. In the end, the aggressive dogs became calm as well.

And, since the breeder isn't really in the making money business, she gave me tons of stuff (toys, 1 huge bag of puppy foods, ear cleaning solution, crate pad, leash, bowls, tooth paste, chewing toys, play toys, toothbrush, etc) for free. At the end of the day, it seemed to me that she did not get any profit from that 1500 dollars I gave her.
She told me that since she own a pet supply and boutique store, i will always get 25% off of anything bought from her store, free pet sitter service, and free grooming services. She truly loves her dogs. I would recommend her to you.. But, she is in California and I don't think she will be ok with shipping her puppies.

I really recommend getting one from the breeder. They breed their puppy for the best standard as far as looks, genetics, and behaviors.

If you think that price is too expensive, I think you should consider adopting a rescue basset.
Please do not buy from puppy mills.. My roommate got her dog for 150 dollars in front of home depot.. and she ended up spending about 25,000 dollars to correct her dog's health problem (glaucoma, skin condition, ear infection, allergies, etc).

I think if you really want a puppy, it is better to spend a bit more than to spend tons of money at later stage.

Aruuuu

I'm a breeder -- listed on the BHCA web site. I breed for conformation and charge a high price for my pet quality pups. Having a litter is expensive -- the x-rays/ultrasounds to confirm pregnancy, puppy check-ups and shots, worming -- not to mention the food they eat! We plan our breedings carefully, keeping the breed standard in mind. We socialize our puppies, climbing into that whelping box from the time they're very small, holding and handling them, teaching them that people are a good thing, not to be feared or mistrusted. We place them in homes we believe will be good ones, where these pups will be cared for and loved. And we will always take one of our pups back, no matter how old they are (I know breeders who have taken back 8 and 9-year-old dogs whose owners couldn't take care of them any more). I've only got one brood bitch, she had pups in Oct. and won't be bred again for at least another year. Of her seven pups, four are going to be shown (one of them by me). I found wonderful homes in New York for two of the pups, and I still have one that I'm trying to sell. She's seven months old and deserves her own couch, but I won't let her go unless I feel the home is truly a good one: fenced yard, vet care as necessary, an understanding of the hound persona, etc., etc. I'm charging a lot, but the time and effort I've put into this litter makes them worth every penny. It's a heavy responsibility to have puppies, to place them in good homes; it's something I take very seriously. I'm not doing this for the money. In fact, I'm not even going to break even on this litter, and it was a totally uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. But I'm doing this to better the breed.

So -- keep this in mind when comparing the price of puppies. And remember that you do get what you pay for.....

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hig4s

We just went through the whole finding a breeder thing, looking for a reasonably priced, good quality, not for show pups. we ended up driving from florida to TN and are very happy with our pups. Appalachian Big Foot Basset Hounds

A couple others that looked good and we considered are. in NC longearedhounds - Home of the Hushpuppy Dogs! in VA Huckleberry Mountain Bassets - AKC Lemon & White and Tri-Color Bassets. Although we have no experience with either of those.

We went with Appalachian Bassets after talking to Angie, she seemed very nice and doing her best to take proper care of her dogs, and her prices were reasonable. Also two of her adults (one male and one female) were rescued from Puppy mills that were mistreating them.

When we picked the two we wanted from her pics, do to scheduling we were unable to pick them up at 8 weeks, and didn't get up there until they were 11 weeks old. Angie did not ask for a penny more for her trouble.

here is a thread with a pic of our two babies at 4 months.. Zatarra is the black blanket tri, and Mercedes is the red and white. And who's couch do you think this is?

smitte21

I'd also have to say $1200 isn't bad for a puppy from a reputable breeder. No reputable breeder has a litter just to produce pet quality puppies. The whole purpose in breeding is to better the breed whether it be in terms of conformation, temperament, hunting ability or other health-wise. A good breeder is going to do the tests that are recommended because they have taken the time to show their dogs in the ring to know that they are of the quality that should be bred. They pour over pedigrees for hours on end to try and find the perfect match and they meet these prospective studs to see if they have the traits that they need to improve in their dogs. Breeding is an expensive and sometimes heartbreaking hobby that few people make money at if they do it right. I can tell you we learned the hard way the difference between buying through a reputable breeder and the others who call themselves breeders. If you are curious you can go to my website and read my story as I won't rehash it here. Sufice it to say we lost our first girl from a so called breeder at a very young age and since then have gotten a (show) puppy from a reputable breeder and while the intial cost for our show girl may have been significantly higher she is everything we hoped for and more and she is worth every penny. She is the most well grounded, even tempered dog I have ever met and has been the healthiest dog we have ever owned as well so while she may have costed us more to start with... she's saved us more than the other two combined in the short 4 years that we've owned her. She is worth every penny we paid for her and more.

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hig4s

You are making sweeping generalizations about breeders just because they do not show which are not necessarily true. I do know a bit about showing, breeding and being a serious breeder. I use to show and breed beagles, (to much work, I do not show or breed anymore) and my sister has been showing and breeding labs now for over 20 years.

There is definitely a space in between puppy mill and serious show breeder, if you do not like it that is your prerogative, but to say they have no purpose is bit too self-righteous for my taste.

And I won't even get into how, depending on the tastes of certain "serious breeding groups" show quality dog are actually bred away from the original qualities that made them the breed they are.