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BREEDERS OF MERIT

As American Kennel Club Breeders of Merit, we are upheld to a higher standard of breeding – from being required to do health testing, to participating in AKC events, and adhering to AKC standards and rules. Our Beagles are American Kennel Club registered. When we have a litter of Beagle pups, we register the litter with AKC, and then we pre-register each pup individually, so when you buy a pup from us, we have already paid for the transfer of registration directly to you. The Beagle parents are genetically health tested, and if they carry any genes for Beagle disease, we pair them with a clear partner.

The parent Beagle club, (the National Beagle Club of America) and the Orthopedic Foundation Of America require the following health tests be performed for Beagles – any further genetic testing is not specific to Beagles as they do not present with diseases other than what’s below. You may visit www.ofa.org and look up “C2R” for a listing of our Beagles and which tests have been performed to date.

Genetic Testing – Cheek Swabs (this can be done at any age):
Factor 7, (a blood coagulation problem)
MLS (Musladin-Lueke Syndrome, (fibrosis of skin and joints)
Noenatal Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration (affects balance and coordination in young pups)

Other Health Tests – by a licensed Veterinarian:
Basic Eye Exam (can be done at any age)
Basic Heart Exam (can be done at any age)
Thyroid Testing after the 2nd birthday
Exrays of Hips at 2 years old
Patella (knee) exam at 2 years old
Lafora Epilepsy is optional (a juvenile form of Epilepsy seen in European stock) and can be done at any age.

We try to have all of the health testing completed before our animals are bred, but may from time to time breed earlier depending upon heat cycles and bloodline history. We use the information from the tests to pair breeding individuals and to reduce the health issues that may arise.

EARLY STIMULATION

We subject each litter when first born to Early Neurological Stimulation which is designed to stimulate and grow the neurological system and in turn make healthier, smarter adult dogs that are easier to train.

NUTRITION

We feed both parents and pups quality dry Inukshuk kibble with 10% ground meat that includes muscle/organ/bone, with added supplements including probiotics, added vitamins, red krill powder, and other supplements to optimize reproductive and growth health.

VACCINATION

We perform a nomograph on each mother through University of Wisconsin’s CAVIDS labs which provides antibody levels and indicates when vaccinations need to be given to the puppies to ensure immunization is optimal for Parvo and Distemper. We then customize the vaccination schedule for each litter ensuring optimal immunization with less over-vaccination. You will be responsible to continue age-appropriate immunization through vaccines and titer testing with your vet. See the link on this website articles.

WORMING

We administer proper worming medications to both parents and then on the female when she is 45 days pregnant through two weeks after the pups are born with Fenbendazole to keep parasites from transferring to the pups through the mother’s milk. After pups are born, we administer medication every two weeks to help combat parasites found in the environment. At about 12 weeks old, we start each pup on monthly heart worm meds (currently we use Interceptor Plus or HeartGard Plus) which combats heart worm along with 7 other types of common parasites – its important for you to continue monthly heart worm medication.

FLEA & TICK

There are some medications out there we advise against using on Beagles, as they are super sensitive to them and FDA has warnings against using on dogs prone to seizures (all Beagles have the potential to have epileptic seizures and no one knows when it might pop up, there is NO TEST). These inlude all medications that contain Isoxazoline such as Bravecto, Simparica Trio (sarolaner), Nexgard, Credelio, which you feed your dog a pill monthly. Please do not use these on your Beagle. In addition to seizures, when we have had buyers use these products, there is a noticeable difference in the behavior of the pup – they are more anxious and may wine more, possibly drooling more, could be more agitated or aggressive or just plain ornery, and could possibly be more excitable or hyper. These are neurologic issues and this medication brings it out in some dogs. A safer choice is to use Interceptor Plus or Heartgard Plus for monthy heart worm prevention, and then use a separate topical flea and tick medication if your dog is at risk for fleas and ticks (no need to use it at all if your dog isn’t at risk). Topicals include FrontLine, Vectra 3D, and Adams Flea and Tick Spray, natural essential oils such as Wondercide. Be Your Dog’s Advocate!

RESEARCH

We put a great deal of thought and research into each litter, comparing pedigrees and health information on the proposed pairing. We raise healthy, happy pups that are eager to learn and bond with its new owner. The temperaments of both parents is a merry little hound that is pack-oriented and very loyal, eager to please, super smart and funny. These pups will be very easy to acclimate into their new homes and will bond quickly with new owners at any age.