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ABOUT US ...
We are hobby breeders of AKC/UKC show & field Beagles, with our
focus being on producing healthy, well socialized family companions. My only reason for planning a litter is to improve upon
the next generation, to "better the breed". We never breed our dogs just to produce puppies - we breed for ourselves first
and sell pups that do not fit into our breeding program. All of my litters are well planned out, taking into account how best
each sire and dam compliment each other, allowing us to selectively weed out faults & health issues. Breeding dogs are
screened for genetic health issues, when applicable are also DNA tested for Musladin-Leuke Syndrome.
While our Beagles are our pets before anything else, our pups
are specifically bred to retain field ability without having to sacrifice conformation in the process. I also enjoy activities
with the hounds - mainly hare hunting and "backyard agility", but more recently, conformation shows.
I have owned this breed since 1994, when a stray, oversized lemon & white female
Beagle found me. She was only with us for six short years, but they made a lasting impression. I knew after she died that
I could never not own a Beagle ... My next Beagle was a wonderful mistake. He was from a pet store and has multiple chronic
health problems but were it not for him and all his issues, that spark to find a better Beagle pup would not have been ignited.
I searched through numerous breeders with very specific criteria; a fast, efficient, hard hunting, well tempered, healthy
bloodline that had good enough conformation to compete in the show ring. Back then ('01-'03), there were literally 3-4 breeders
with this goal in mind, if that many. Either you found awesome hunting dogs with bad temperaments
and no forethought given to socialization & genetic health issues OR great showdogs screened for health and temperament
but with absolutely no hunt! I knew halfway through my search that this would not just be a pet puppy, but rather one that
would combine the traits I was looking for and become the foundation on which I'd build my breeding program ... and that's
how it all began, with a 10 week old pup named "Heidi" :)
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| Heidi @ her breeder's home - 8 weeks |
My first all show bred, show champion bitch was
acquired in late 2007 - AKC CH. UKC CCH. Camma Farms Vanity Fair - "Bailey". She was a lovely little show dog who got me permanently
hooked on showing & show bloodlines.
We are located in a residential section of NYC, are
easily accessable from the tri-state area and beyond ... All our Beagles are raised primarily as companions and valued
(furry) members of my family. Both our adults & pups are home raised, with adults having free acces in and out of the
yard ... where they usually spend most of their days! Our pups are sold to only select, responsible homes - NEVER to pet stores
or brokers. We also reserve the right to refuse any sale. Written health guarantee is provided, all pet quality pups
are sold on a spay/neuter contract.
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| Bailey, my first show dog |
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