31/08/2023
OUR TEAM
Damian Moore – Owner
In charge of puppy care, marketing, customer service, and everything in between. Website Designer. 😉
Kylie – Owner
In charge of kennel care, building our outdoor projects including puppy play yard and more.
Health Guarantee
Seller warrants that the Dog or Puppy is in good health at the time of sale and embodies the characteristics of the breed. This Dog or Puppy is purebred and is registerable (registered) with the American Kennel Club.
Your Dog or Puppy comes with a health guarantee that covers congenital health defects for a period of one year from the date of your purchase. This health guarantee is NOT VALID if you fail to meet any of our terms and conditions. You must notify us immediately if your puppy becomes sick, has a loss of appetite, or shows any other signs of distress for a period of thirty days from the date of your purchase. You have forty-eight (48) hours within which to have your puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian, as set forth below. Your Dog or Puppy Must be on a pet insurance program of your choice, however we recommend AKC Pet Insurance. Your Dog or Puppy Must be on Cosequin DS. Cosequin for dogs is a patented, scientifically researched nutritional supplement recommend by veterinarians to support and maintain joint cartilage in dogs. It features a unique blend of ingredients that have been scientifically formulated to support and maintain your dog’s health and quality of life.
If your puppy is found to have any life threatening or genetic defects, you must notify us immediately and provide us with written veterinarian’s statement that includes the complete diagnosis of the puppy’s condition within forty-eight (48) hours of diagnosis. We reserve the right to have the diagnosis verified by our personal veterinarian or veterinarian of our choice and/or require you to have specific test run on the puppy to verify the diagnosis. If the puppy is replaced, it will be replaced with one of equal value as soon as one becomes available and only after the puppy and all papers have been returned (in satisfactory condition) to us in Taylors, South Carolina unless we determine a full/partial refund is more appropriate. You are responsible for providing all transportation and transportation related costs of the puppy or puppies.
Buyer SHALL NOT euthanize the Dog or Puppy without prior written approval from Seller or this guarantee is VOID. You understand that the following slight defects are not considered life threatening and therefore are not covered; hernias, undescended testicle, under and over bites, or any other minor non-life-threatening issue.
Puppies and Adult Dog
Adoption/Purchase Application & Waiting List
PUPPY PURCHASE/WAITING LIST APPLICATION
Full Name
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Your Occupation & Adress
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Spouse's Full Name
Spouse Full Name
Spouse's Occupation & Address
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Address
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How long at Current Address?
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Previous Address (if under a year)
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How long at previous address?
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Phone Number
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Email
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How many adults are there in your family (their relationship to you)?
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How many children (ages)?
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What type of home do you live in? Single family, town home, apartment, farm, etc?
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Please describe your household: ___ active ___noisy ___quiet ___average If you rent, please give the rules governing pets and the landlord's name and number: (by providing this information you are allowing Blue Ridge Basset Hounds to contact your landlord. Please inform them of this call so they will speak with me)
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Does anyone in your household have a known allergy to dogs?
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Is everyone in your household in agreement with the decision to purchase a puppy?
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Do you have time to provide adequate love and attention to your puppy?
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SERVICES
Breeding Program
Are you looking for the absolute best puppy for your family. Look no further! We invest the love, passion and training into each individual puppy to ensure the best puppy for you.
Rescue Services
We take great pride in our rescue program. We also assist those affected by domestic violence. We understand that even pets need a way out of a bad situation.
Stud Services
We offer stud service from the best we have to offer. There are strict criteria for this to happen. If you have a qualifying female, we have a male. This is a service that must be scheduled.
Rehoming Services
Hassle Free Rehoming Services...
Nothing means more to us than the well being of our 4 legged babies. I could not imagine not having them. However, we understand when things in life happen and families needing help rehoming their pets. If you have a pet that needs a home, we offer hassle free Rehoming Services. Our goal is to remove that stress and help little Fido find his new furrever home. We are always here for these babies. However, space is limited so please call and see if we have room first.
Yes, we are basset breeders but no bassets are not the only breed we help rehome. So again please just give us a call. We are always glad to help.
If you are a family with one of our puppies, please remember we will ALWAYS be here for you and your puppy per our contract. No matter the reason, there may come a time you need us to temporarily take your basset or permanently take him/her. We are here.
We offer our families Hassle Free, Free of charge Re-homing Service. No Basset family will be denied.
Pet Transportation Services
Are you looking for pet transportation and you don’t know where to begin to look? We arrange hassle-free transportation service. Don’t stress for one more second.
FAQs
Are Basset Hounds good pets?
Basset Hounds were bred to hunt small game and when brought home they lounged around with the family making absolutely perfect family pets. Basset Hounds are among the most pleasant-natured and easygoing of all breeds. Some are dignified, but most are clownish. Almost all are reliably good-natured, sociable, and peaceful with everyone – strangers, children, and other pets, too. … “Come” is not a command that Basset Hounds are eager to obey.
Are Basset Hounds smart?
The basset hound is a friendly, easygoing dog. … Fairly smart dogs, bassets are not easy to train as they are somewhat stubborn. A firm, patient hand with plenty of creativity is required to bring out the best in them.
Are Basset Hounds lazy?
Basset Hounds are a high energy dog when young. Basset Hounds are hearty eaters, but because they aren’t very active in the house, they can gain weight and quickly become obese, which can cause them to have back and leg problems. Regular exercise is a must. Bassets have a great deal of endurance, so they enjoy taking long walks. And if kept fit, they can definitely keep you on your toes as they are quite active during outdoor playtime.
Do Basset Hounds drool?
Basset Hounds seem to drool at all times. Drooling is at its worst after eating meals and drinking water. As the Basset Hound eats, he produces saliva to help soften and digest the food, which builds up in the jowls and flaps of skin around the mouth; water collects in these areas as well.
Why do basset hounds stink?
Basset Hounds have many skin folds on their body. This means that when he has saliva, food, sweat, or water drip on his coat, it will get caught in his skin folds. The skin folds on Basset Hounds will hold any and all substances, which produces a body odor as well as yeast.
Do basset hounds like to cuddle?
Basset Hounds possess a calm, sweet temperament and love to snuggle with family members. Despite their size, Basset Hounds are very lovable and are often happy being lap dogs.
Do basset hounds whine a lot?
Basset Hounds in my experience do not whine more than any other breed. Usually a whining basset hound is attempting to get your attention. Like mine is at this very moment. She sneaked upstairs and is now trapped behind the gate that opens up only in one direction. Meanwhile, I’m downstairs and she want s to be with me. 😀 Be right back. Gotta go get her.
How long can basset hounds be left alone?
They are loyal to their people and have a pleasant, friendly disposition. Because they originally were bred as pack dogs, they love to be with their families and also do well with other pets. Bassets hate to be left alone for long periods of time, and may become destructive and howl if left alone for too long.
Do basset hounds dig?
Basset Hounds are one of the breeds of dogs who hate to be left alone. You also must remember that Basset Hounds are diggers, because they are bred to dig down into rabbit and other small animal holes. You may find that they do this in the backyard. This is often a sign of boredom.
Are basset hounds easy to train?
While Basset Hounds are intelligent, they are also stubborn and highly sensitive, which can make potty training difficult. Basset Hounds respond well to positive, reward-based methods and learn best when they don’t feel lots of pressure to succeed.
Do basset hounds sleep a lot?
Dogs sleep a lot more than people do. On average, dogs need about twelve to 14 hours of sleep a day. If you notice a change in how long your dog sleeps, it could mean a lot of things from a dietary change to a thyroid problem.
Are stairs bad for basset hounds?
Basset Hounds are a long-bodied, low-legged, scent hound developed in France. For example, they should not climb stairs or jump up or down from
Are basset hounds aggressive?
Basset Hounds are not known for being aggressive unless something unfortunately has happened to them either purposely or by accident. Please read this article to see reasons your Basset Hound could become aggressive.https://www.mybassethoundguide.com/ebook/temperament.pdf
What is the oldest living basset hound?
Oldest Dog – This distinction goes to Max, a beagle-Dachshund-terrier who lived to be 29 years and 9 months old, which is three times the lifespan of some dogs.
Oldest Basset Hound – UnKnown.
What is the longest ears on a basset hound?
Longest Ears – Mr. Jeffries, a Basset hound from West Sussex, England, holds the record for longest ears. His measured 11.49 inches. He was also the grandson of the famous Hush Puppies dog.
Do basset hounds snore?
Basset Hounds snore and snore some more.
Are Basset Hounds good as an only pet or better with a friend?
Because they originally were bred as pack dogs, they love to be with their families and also do well with other pets and othe Basset Hounds especially.
Do Basset Hounds howl a lot?
Bassets hate to be left alone for long periods of time, and may become destructive and howl if left alone for too long. Their distinctive baying bark is loud and travels long distances. And if not alone, they are probably singing in the neighborhood choir with the neighbor dogs. Don’t be surprised if your neighbor is forever grateful your basset taught their dog how to howl. 😀
Do Basset Hounds Shed a lot?
I always tell my clients that Basset Hounds only shed once a year. It just lasts 365 days. 😀 There are techniques you can apply to help reduce shedding. Furminator, diet, and special shampoo just to name a few.
