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Specials
Today
is Thursday, February 9, 2012 |
| New Liter of Pups!
Our new litter of puppies have been born and are wonderful! While most are already spoken for, a few remain! See the photo gallery for our 2010 litter of pups for photos. |
M&M Hounds Donates a Puppy -
Lulu, from the 2010 litter,has been donated to the Albemarle County Police Department to join their K-9 team. CLICK HERE to read the story or view the video. |
M & M Hounds a family owned and operated bloodhound breeder
situated on 2 ½ acres in the lovely town of Orange in Central Southern
Virginia. We got into this for the love of the breed. We are a hound loving family
that manages breeding and would NEVER puppy mill our dam.
The bloodhound is
a unique and intriguing breed. You and your bloodhound can track, trail, participate
in the obedience and agility ring and try the show or conformation ring. The bloodhound
is not a breed that wants to please you as much as it wants to be pleased.
We
are proud of our Dam and Sire and their quality blood line. Their gorgeous
red coloring stands out among the best. We have developed a reputation for quality
puppies given we properly space any breeding activity and we are very selective
on whom we release our pups to.
Our
Mission
Our Mission is to educate and place the bloodhound
breed in a family setting or a sound working environment. Our climate controlled
kennel with heating and air-conditioning, covered porch, sand beach and 60-feet
of run space ensures the puppy you take home is accustomed to the good life.
Our Kennel manages:
We are more than happy to answer questions related
to the purchase of one of our Bloodhound puppies. However, we are just as concerned
about the type of person/household/business we release one of our Bloodhound puppies
to.
Remember: It is up to both the Bloodhound buyer
and the Bloodhound breeder to be comfortable with one another and to ensure that
the Bloodhound puppy will be treated properly.
How
Do I Care for My New Puppy?
Select and visit a veterinarian
with your new puppy. Your vet will provide a general well-dog check up and
establish an immunization schedule. The smooth, shorthaired coat is easy
to groom. Groom with a hound glove, and bathe only when necessary. A rub with
a rough towel or chamois will leave the coat gleaming. Clean the long, floppy
ears regularly. Bloodhounds have a distinctive doggy odor, which is offensive
to some people. This breed is an average shedder. Early grooming ensures easier
grooming as your puppy matures.
Your dog's health will benefit
from your attention to some specific areas:
- Eyes should be
cleaned daily
- Ears should be cleaned weekly
- Coats
need brushing every week
- Nails should be cut every two weeks
What
must I do for my new buddy?
 | Socialization
- Socialize your new puppy as much as possible. Puppies need to
enjoy many new sights and sounds and make lots of new canine and human friends.
This is an absolute MUST for the bloodhound. While socializing in public
places, leash and harness puppies at all times. Obedience -
When the puppy is 3 to 6 months, attend basic obedience or agility classes. This
is a large breed and will benefit greatly from being a well behaved companion.
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You won't be the star, as bloodhounds can invent their
own version of "obedience" but with lots of treats and plenty of praise,
you can enjoy all sorts of activities with these goofy canines!
Crate
training - You will need a large crate that will accommodate your bloodhound
once he is fully grown. He will be much easier to housetrain since he won't
want to make mistakes in his bed. He will wait for you to take him out - which
should be often! The crate will keep him safe and your home in one piece when
you are not there to supervise. You can not leave a bloodhound puppy unattended.
If you do, you are asking for a damaged home and or deathly ill dog. Either
way, it spells disaster. Never use the crate for punishment.
Fencing
- A fenced yard is a must. NEVER allow your dog to roam free as you will
have a lost or stolen dog. 
- AKC Bloodhounds
- Pure Breed
- AKC Show Dogs
- Scent Hounds
- Search & Rescue
- Companion
Pets
- Family Pet
- 90-Day Health Warranty
Description
Bloodhounds are the largest and most powerful of the hound
family. They can weigh up to 110 pounds and stand as much as 27 inches at the
shoulders. They have an expressively wrinkled face giving them a most solemn look.
The coat is hard, thin and short. Colors are black and tan, tawny, or red and
tan ("liver" is sometimes used instead of "tan"). The eyes
are neither sunken nor prominent, although the excess skin may pull the lower
eyelids down. The ears hang low and are long and soft. They can have that pouty
look that will steal your heart.
Temperament
Bloodhounds
are friendly and often very good with children. When they find someone at the
end of the trail, they are likely to lunge at them planting wet slobbery kisses
(their specialty) all over them.
Criminals often turn themselves in on
the spot rather than face Bloodhounds, whether to escape the kisses or in the
mistaken belief of their ferocity, it is sometimes hard to tell! This is a truly
good natured companion.
They are energetic and boisterous when young and
can be determined and independent. They need firm, but gentle training. The new
owner of a Bloodhound will need to have plenty of patience for training to succeed.
The most important consideration is to be consistent. These dogs know full well
how successfully they can get around with a pathetic look and make use of it to
get their own way. Do not expect too much by way of obedience from this dog -
they are naturally gentle animals but they do have minds of their own and will
often make their own decisions rather than following your orders.
Males
go through puberty in-between 1 & 2 years of age. They can be quite a handful
at that time; but after age 2, with the proper training, stimulation, and consistency,
they are wonderful dogs. Some Bloodhounds can be timid, sensitive, gentle and
shy. A Bloodhound becomes devoted to its master and gets along well with
people. It is rarely vicious, although they can be aggressive with dogs of the
same sex. They can be protective of their domain if no one is home, but out on
a trail they will welcome anyone. Some will bark and let you know when strangers
are around. They can live in harmony with other dogs and household pets. Bloodhounds
have a tendency to howl, snore, and drool…. a lot.
They may sniff inappropriately or wander off on the trail of an interesting scent
if not managed or leashed.
Bloodhound Scent
Bloodhounds
possess a strong ability to follow any scent, even human, including scents that
are days old. The Bloodhound is such a sure tracker that the breed is used worldwide
for search and rescue and criminal searches. Bloodhounds can never be kept in
an unfenced yard. Instinct will always get them wandering off on some trail.
Height,
Weight
Height: Dogs 25-27 inches (63-69cm) Bitches 23-25 inches
(58-63cm)
Weight: Dogs 90-110 pounds (41-50kg) Bitches 80-100 pounds (36-45kg)
Health Problems
This breed is prone to bloat. You
should feed two or three small meals a day instead of one large one. Your Breeder
will recommend a dog food just for your Bloodhound. Avoid exercise after meals.
Some Bloodhounds suffer from stomach cramps; others are prone to hip dysplasia
and ear infections. A padded bed is recommended to avoid calluses on the joints.
Some tend to get entropion, where the eyelids turn inward and require surgery.
Check with your Breeder for a history of defects.
Exercise
Bloodhounds
love a good run and need a lot of exercise. They should be taken for a long daily
walk. (Remember to leash and harness your dog for their safety.) However, if it
picks up an interesting scent, you may find it difficult to get its attention.
They have an incredible level of stamina and can walk for hours on end. They would
greatly enjoy hiking with you, but keep in mind their urge to investigate any
interesting scent. Do not overtire them with walks until they are fully grown.
The Bloodhound is a big dog that grows rapidly and needs all its energy for developing
strong bones, joints and muscles.
Longevity As a
rule, Bloodhounds do not live as long as their smaller counterparts. The typical
lifespan for a Bloodhound is about 9-11 years of age, with noticeable aging occurring
as early as 8 years of age.
Litter Size
Average 8
- 10 - Some have been known to have up to 15 pups in one litter
M
& M Hounds LLC - Terms of Adoption
When adopting a hound from
M & M Hounds, the purchaser agrees that the puppy will never be used in any
cruel or inhumane endeavor. It will never be surrendered to a shelter or used
in any type of research laboratory or similar facility. All sales are final. However
in the event you are unable to provide a good home for this puppy, feel free to
contact M & M Hounds LLC and we will assist you in finding a good home or
the puppy can be returned to us (no refunds).
There is a 90-day health guarantee
on the puppy. This covers any genetic defects that may arise in the puppy. For
this to be warranted, the ill puppy must be destroyed for a full refund to be
granted. A puppy of the same quality may be granted from a future litter. The
breeder has full choice of granting a full refund or replacement from a future
litter. Failure to continue your puppy’s vaccination schedule or regular
vet checkups will render this guarantee void.
If in the event this puppy
is sold prior to 6 weeks old, or prior to vet and first shots, the Buyer accepts
AS IS. For any warranty to be placed on said puppy,
the buyer has 3 business days to have it vet checked and authorized. A copy of
vet records needs to be forwarded to breeder. All warranties are void beyond 3
days of certified veterinarian approval.
Foster Care Program
Do
you want a bloodhound and do you have the means to care and love one but not the
up front cost to purchase one? We may have a solution for you. Any
litter puppy at 6 months that is not adopted can be slated for our adoption program.
We will co-own…you will love, feed, train and ensure a healthy environment
of the dog. Assuming all goes well for our agreed period, you ultimately keep
the dog. Just look at the simple requirements:
You
would be held accountable and agree to be obligated complete to the following
terms.
- Dog will not be bred under any circumstances by the
new CO-Owners until the term ends. Breeding can take place by breeders M&M
Hounds LLC during this time. At breeders expense.
- New Co-Owners must care
for and protect the dog at all times. Which means, providing proper nutrition,
exercise, medical treatment and keeping shot up to date. The records are
to be presented to M&M Hounds LLC as requested.
- New co-owners agree
that the puppy will never be used in any cruel or inhumane endeavor. The puppy
will never be surrendered to a shelter or used in any type of research laboratory
or similar facility.
- If unable to provide a good home to the puppy new
co-owner agrees to return at their expense this said
puppy to the breeders M&M Hounds LLC.
- When the contract ends Full
ownership will be given and full rights to registration of this puppy will be
granted to adopting family.
