Dakoozi Hounds

06/19/2025

So, it would appear that Monroe's breeding didn't take this round. Between low s***m count and progesterone testing late in her cycle, we weren't sure that it would happen, and we were right. There were just too many factors that we didn't line up JUST right to make it happen.

We will wait until her next heat in about 5-6 months and try again. Breeding is a journey, and it doesn't always work out how you plan. But when it does, it's magical! 🥰

Now we sit and wait, hopeful, for Charlotte's results. 🤞

06/19/2025

Somebody's been looking for a bit more attention lately. She's always been the cuddly one, but during certain times (🤞🐾👶) she gets a bit "extra" ... just another 7 days before we should know for sure! 🥰

06/17/2025

I love everything about this! 😆🥰🥰😍

06/12/2025

During the Renaissance, Basset Hounds gained popularity in French aristocratic circles, with King Louis XIV being one of the breed’s notable admirers. As the Basset continued to evolve, different strains were developed, each tailored to a specific terrain and hunting need. This led to a variation in appearance among hounds from different regions.

The Basset’s introduction to England occurred in the mid-19th century, and it quickly gained popularity. The first of the breed to be exhibited at a dog show entered the ring in 1863, and the hounds’ many charms quickly assured its steady rise in popularity. It was during this period in England that a written Breed Standard was defined, leading to the Basset’s consistency in appearance that is recognized today.🐾

https://showsightmagazine.com/dog-breeds/basset-hound/

06/08/2025

Celeste Gonzalez reflects on 50 years in Basset Hounds, breed preservation, ethical breeding, and the future of quality hounds.

06/08/2025

** BIG NEWS **

Our darling little Charlotte came out this weekend to play, and is leaving the Erie Shores KC shows as a new Grand Champion*!!

Charlotte missed out on a lot of showing as a puppy due to multiple bouts of Pano. Once she grew out of that stage, we were able to finish her Championship title and figured we would leave it at that.

Charlotte is a lovely petite girl with so much love and joy to give, but she never truly took to the show environment. She's just happy to be with her people and never "put on a show" or seemed confident and proud in the ring.

We brought her out one weekend with her puppies as moral support, and she put several wins towards her GCh.

So we decided to let her finish it.

Many thanks to judges Bonnie Threlfall, Martin Johannson and JoAnne Buehler for awarding our pretty girl this weekend!

We are over the moon happy with the fact that she's completed that milestone! Now we wait to see if she'll be gracing us with any new babies to follow in her footsteps. 🥰

NEW GRAND CHAMPION!!
"Charlotte"
GCh Shay's Country Friends in Low Places NS
Breeder: Mary Shay / Country Bassets & Boxers
Owner/Handler: Krystina Grandmond
Occasionally handled by: Dillon James Conod, Eddie Guidry & Genesee Guidry-Grandmond

Saturday June 7, 2025
Win: Best of Opposite
Judge: Joanne Buehler (Florida, USA)

Official show picture to follow.

* pending CKC confirmation

05/27/2025

Like father, like son. Can you see the family resemblance between Dallas and his son, Ace? Two handsome boys right here!! 🥰

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05/24/2025

Living the ((spoiled)) hotel life! 😜

05/23/2025

Goodbye Ontario! See you in a few days. 🥰

05/22/2025

We are so proud to have this superstar of a boy in a few of our dogs' pedigrees! This stunning representation of our breed is Great Great Grandfather to Dallas, Monroe & Memphis. He embodies everything I aspire to in my program. Beautiful lines and angles, great front, wonderful balance, not overdone, nice, moderate size and fit for purpose.

MBIS, MBISS CH TOPSFIELD BUMPER CARS, CD, ROM
⭐️“Bumper” sired at least twenty-four AKC champions. First dog to win both Best in Sweepstakes and Best in Futurity at the 1999 BHCA Nationals. Number 1 Basset Hound 2000, 2001 and 2002 – All Systems. Number 1 All-Breed Hound – 2001, Winner of the most Group 1st’s in a calendar year (117) for any hound and 45 All-Breed Bests in Show plus 23 Specialty Bests in Show and 250 Group Firsts.
Breeder/Owners: Dom and Claudia Orlandi, PhD
Handler: Bryan Martin

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1XqitqHwS5/

05/22/2025

I know we were super excited to be bringing the crew out to see everyone this Saturday, but mother nature had other plans! Unfortunately, we will be missing this Bustle because we will be out of province, taking our dear Miss Charlotte for a very special meet up of her own. 😏😘🥰😉

As much as I am sad to be missing the Bustle, I hope you all have a blast and I hope to see tons of photos from everyone who goes.

Send us all the good vibes for a positive encounter so we can share even better news in about 4 weeks' time! ❤️

The Bustle is this Saturday! Rain or shine, the Bassets don't care! We have lots of beautiful indoor and outdoor space. All the details here: https://mailchi.mp/5dcc04de69d4/the-bustle-is-this-saturday-9166160