We Honor Our Past Bloodhounds... Gone now, but still Loved & Never Forgotten!

We have had many wonderful dogs in the past, 5 of them bloodhounds, who shared and blessed our lives, but who have passed on.
Marshall, the full coat black dog, was a gift (so wrong) had AKC papers as a "Bloodhound" but looked like a Black & Tan Coonhound.
Hunter was next, the smartest bloodhound ever who was the best ranch dog ever (even willing to climb in the big tractor to help with ranch work).
Sassy was our first female bloodhound, who was Marlene's heart dog and who was probably the world's most adorable and annoying dog ever!
Sebastian was added to our bloodhound pack and he was gorgeous as well as the most gentle, most loving, most soulful and most empathic dog!
Major was our first home bred boy with some silly OCD tendencies, and with a heart & will that wanted to do nothing but help Dave!

RIP - - Marshall... Hunter... Sassy... Sebastian... Major...

We Love You... We Miss You... We Honor You...

Hunter

We looked for a bloodhound and found Hunter, who was a smart, thinking, problem solving pup/dog. He was an only dog for a time which bonded him to Dave in a way that many don't quite understand, as he went everywhere on the ranch with Dave and at that time, we did not even have a dog fence.

Hunter was a great family dog who entertained and protected the grandkids as they grew up. He would play with them, go on walks with them, and if there was a snake or any threat in the yard, he would bellow his bloodhound alarm.

Hunter was a handsome, good sized bloodhound but did not exactly have the structure in his rear that we thought should be bred. We altered him and loved him and he become the ultimate Bloodhound Ranch Dog, riding in the tractor with Dave and helping with many ranch chores.

Hunter never met a person he did not like or that he did not welcome; he was Mr. Personality. On the flip side, he did not allow animal, bird or even snake intruders, he was very guarding in that way chasing off anything in his ranch kingdom.

Hunter loved to use his nose and to trail and was quite good at it, though he did no formal trailing or tracking, he always found who he was sniffing for. He was smart and could open doors, gates, basically anything and no noise of sound at the ranch bothered him.

Hunter was a beautiful black and tan, not a full coat black, but much more black than most and even as he aged he never really got any white or silver hairs.

He passed at 11 years due to an unknown spleen tumor (probably cancer) that ruptured; but that day he ran out to the barn and chased off bunnies, living large every day at the ranch until it was his time.

Something else about Hunter, he was the best Uncle to the puppies!

Hunter will always be our example as the smartest bloodhound ever and one with the absolute best ideal temperament ever... He is probably watching over the ranch still... Hunter is greatly missed!

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Sassy

We waited for the right female bloodhound and were lucky to connect with Anne Legge (affectionately and respectfully known as the Godomther of Bloodhounds) & Adriana Pavlinovich find us a girl, who arrived full of piss & vinegar and remained the sassiest, yet sweetest bloodhound we could have ever imagined.

Sassy was a big girl; big before big bloodhounds were in fashion. Newsflash, her personality was even bigger. She was a talker, a silly and sarcastic face maker and would often sort of tell us rebelliously to "talk to the paw or the ear".

Sassy had great bone and substance, loads of furnishings, and was shown to her Championship. She then did Therapy Work (certified), Public Education (schools, libraries, events, etc.) She got her Rally title and almost an Obedience title. Sassy did indeed "work for food"!

Sassy was a big brat, annoying Hunter to start, but really any of the other dogs. She was the queen period! She did fun trailing and we learned she had a huge reaction (basically paralyzing fear) to anything that smelled dead.

Sassy whelped one litter (9 total puppies, 6 born and 3 died in-utero) Her 6 puppies, resulted in 2 grand champions, 1 AKC ace award winner (see K9 Radars page on our website); 2 siblings (Major & Bellw) who were ABC best & best op futurity pups, sweepstakes, and 6 beautiful and spoiled pets.

Sassy passed along her beautiful head planes, fabulous movement and her larger than life presence and attitude. She was total squishable love and therapy. She was always willing to have anyone hug, snug and pet her. (Marlene's heart dog!)

Sassy's face turned white, she got a little chubby, but she still ruled! She passed at 13 and her absence is as big as her Sassy personality was... Sassy was beyond cherished!

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Sebastian

We wanted an outstanding bloodhound male to start a breeding program and were blessed to bring Sebastian to our home and into our lives. Sebastian was an old soul puppy and the most tender and emotional dog (at times darn right emotionally needy). He was a dog who felt it all; beyond sensitive - he was empathic!

Sebastian was a glorious bloodhound with a gorgeous head, fabulous furnishings, totally balanced body, clean & efficient mover and the best ever bloodhound feet. He was about 127 lbs (akc standard says average is 100).

Sebastian was sometimes overlooked in the dog show ring for the big bloodhound males who were 140-150 pounds. Then magic happened when our granddaughter (Karissa) started to show him and judges were starting to learn that bigger is not always better, but rather better is better!

Sebastian was an AKC Grand Champion a multiple group winner, Best in Specialty Show Winner, won several Best Veteran In Show, an International Champion, UKC Multiple Best in Show Champion. And part of many Best Junior wins!

Sebastian sired our litter with Sassy, so all those puppy accomplishments are Sebastian's daddy brags too.

Sebastian did extensive Therapy Work at senior homes (he excelled at it). He also did lots of Public Education work for the AKC, dog clubs, schools libraries and was a bit of a local celebrity doing events, making public appearanc es, and doing some modeling for photography.

Sebastian did fun trailing slowly and methodically, until it was someone he loved, then he trailed like a rocket to find them. He was "love motivated", and in many ways so loving he was clingy! He loved the entire family, but Karissa got the top heart spot!

Sebastian's muzzle got gray but he remained in great shape his entire life. We lost him to a pretty bad stroke at age 11, but otherwise he lived a grand life... Sebastian was wonderful blessing!

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Major

We are the proud breeders of Major. (Son of Sebastian & Sassy). He was our pick puppy, with a strong sound structure, wonderful breed type; and in every way the perfect blend of a couple of other bloodhound lines (Sassy comes down via Legacy and Sebastian from Churchil & Badger Creek) to start our bloodhound breeding program!

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Major grew up with his dat & mom (in this pic) and his Uncle Hunter.

Major loved the ranch. Shown here with his puppy brother K9 Radar who came for a puppy playdate!

Major did dog showing, earning his Championship & Grand Championship, and helped our granddaughter Karissa earn many Best Juniors, but the reality is he did not really love dog shows (compared to his happy ranch life)

Major was ready, willing and able to help Dave with appropriate ranch work! Gathering wood and stacking logs was his favorite thing!

Major did lots of hiking with Marlene and because of his log obsession, well, you can see he found a treasure to bring home! Silly/Happy Dog!

Major was born with condifence. Note the proud tail; and he was handsome!

Prior to Bloodhounds, we had Basset Hounds for 20 years, and have had other dogs before that as well.

Our grown kids also had Basset Hounds for many years, and now have English Mastiffs, German Shepherds, Labs, and a few mixes along the way.

We love dogs!