A Word about buying one of our puppies....
At Flessner Kennels, we occasionally have puppies available for show, trailing and pet homes. Our puppies, both show prospects and pets, are placed in carefully selected homes. As much emphasis is placed on a pet or trailing home as is for a show home. We appreciate email interest generated by this site, but we want to speak to you personally, by phone, if you are interested in purchasing a puppy.
Before buying a Bloodhound puppy, we want to point out some important matters:
1. Before buying a Bloodhound puppy, get informed about the breed. Bloodhounds are not for everyone and by doing some checking you can decide if the breed is truly for you. You should be informed about the typical Bloodhound issues, health problems, drawbacks, etc...as well as the good points.
Bloodhounds have certain health issues and needs, and are not suited for every home. If you want to gather information you can visit:
2. We breed accordingly to the rules stipulated by American Bloodhound Club Code of Ethics:
3. We breed very selectively for the sole purpose to produce our next generation of show dogs. We breed strictly for health, conformation and pedigree. We believe in occasionally line breeding to produce our consistent look (Type). No matter how carefully bred, it is not a guarantee that the pup will make it to the show ring, only a few do. All puppies sold as "Show " quality, are guaranteed, by replacement of the puppy, if it is later found to have a major fault that disqualifies it form the show ring, at our discretion. But remember, a lot depends also on how the new owner brings the pup up and the care he takes concerning his feeding, housing, environment and health needs.
4. Show pups are sold fully registered with the American Kennels Club. The pups that do not meet our rigorous show standards are sold as pets or working dogs. This means that they are sold with a limited registration. If we do not feel that a puppy meets the standard well enough to be a show prospect, we do not believe that puppy should be bred from. This will be specified on the registration.
5. We pride our selves on our continued support through out our puppies life. We want to be involved. If at any time you would have questions or concerns that may arise, we want to be contacted.
We are not a puppy mill, so if you are looking for a “bargain” you are not at the right place.
Be aware that you will probably get what you pay for!
