Required
OFA Hip Evaluation
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals assesses the hips of every breeding dog. We only breed dogs scored Good or Excellent.
Health · Guarantee · Peace of mind
Healthy from day one. Promised in writing.
Each of our European Basset Hound puppies goes home with a written two-year genetic health guarantee and a full set of veterinary records. Our health standards are built to meet, and go beyond, both FCI European and AKC American guidelines.
2-year guaranteeWith every puppy
2 yearsGenetic health guarantee
6 checksHealth screenings for every parent
MicrochippedRegistered in your name
AKCFull registration papers
Our standards
Healthy parents, healthier puppies.
Every adult dog is fully screened before it joins our breeding program. If a dog doesn’t pass every required evaluation, it simply isn’t bred.
OFA / CHIC CertifiedHealth-tested parents for healthier puppies
AKC Breeder of MeritRecognised by the American Kennel Club
Required
OFA Elbow Evaluation
OFA-certified radiologists review and grade each dog’s elbows. Only a Normal rating qualifies for our program.
Annual
CERF Eye Certification
Every year, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist checks our dogs for inherited eye conditions such as progressive retinal atrophy.
Required
Cardiac Evaluation
A board-certified cardiologist examines each breeding dog, and every one must get a clear heart result before joining our program.
Recommended
Thyroid Panel
We test thyroid function to screen for autoimmune thyroiditis, a condition that can affect general health and fertility.
Every breeding
Brucellosis Testing
Every breeding dog is tested for Brucella canis before each pairing. We never skip this step. It protects our dogs and every puppy that follows.
Before going home
Vaccination & deworming schedule.
Every puppy has a full veterinary exam and follows a careful vaccination and deworming plan before leaving us. You’ll receive a complete health record listing every treatment.
- 2 weeksFirst deworming (pyrantel pamoate)
- 4 weeksSecond round of deworming
- 6 weeksThird deworming and first wellness exam
- 7–8 weeksDHPP vaccine: distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus & parainfluenza
- 8 weeksFinal vet health certificate and microchip
- At homeBoosters at 12 & 16 weeks with your own vet
Every treatment is logged in your puppy’s health record, which goes home with them.
2-YearGenetic health
guarantee
guarantee
Our promise
Our 2-year genetic health guarantee.
Every puppy is covered against life-altering hereditary or congenital defects for two full years from their date of birth.
If a licensed veterinarian diagnoses a hereditary condition during that time, we’ll offer you a replacement puppy of equal or greater value from our next available litter.
The guarantee comes in writing with your puppy and follows the terms set out in our Puppy Purchase Agreement.
To keep your guarantee active
- Have your puppy seen by a licensed vet within 72 hours of pickup
- Keep up with a vet-recommended vaccination schedule
- Keep your puppy at a healthy weight for the whole guarantee period
- Cover applies to the original buyer only and can’t be transferred
Coming home with
What every puppy comes with.
Vaccinations
Age-appropriate DHPP vaccine plus a full deworming program.
Health certificate
A vet-issued health certificate dated within 72 hours of pickup.
Microchip
An ISO-standard microchip, registered in your name.
AKC papers
Full AKC registration, with litter and individual papers.
Please note: the guarantee doesn’t cover accidents, environmental causes, poor nutrition, missed veterinary care, or conditions caused by owner negligence. You’ll receive a full copy of the Puppy Purchase Agreement and Health Guarantee before you buy.
$50 military discountWe’re proud to thank active-duty service members, veterans and military families. Just mention your service when you first get in touch.
$50 off
Visit policy
Meet your puppy, stress-free.
To keep our young puppies healthy, safe and relaxed, visits are for families who have paid in full or placed a $500 reservation deposit. This keeps foot traffic around the litter low, lets us give each family our full attention, and keeps the puppies’ surroundings calm.
$500 depositFully refundable if the puppy isn’t the right fit after your visit
Zero pressureWe want you to feel comfortable and confident every step of the way
We’re here to help
Questions about our health program?
We’re always happy to talk through our health testing, vaccination plan or guarantee terms. Just reach out.
