Bloodhound Puppies
We are constantly asked
"Where can I buy a bloodhound puppy in the UK"
Realistically there is no simple answer.
As a Vulnerable Native Breed there are very few KC registered litters of
bloodhound puppies born in the UK.
However there are, unfortunately a small number of back yard bred bloodhound types, often sired by pack hounds with no papers, no health testing and no comeback.
Responsible breeders of bloodhounds in the UK do NOT produce unregistered puppies
from non health tested parents.
BREEDING
We are passionate about our bloodhounds, and they are part of the family.
We are not a commercial breeder, We do not breed for either profit or to fulfill puppy demands, and certainly do not approve of such practice.
Therefore we only breed on a very limited basis, when we want a puppy ourselves- usually only once every few years - and always in accordance with the Breed and Health Standard (UK).
Be prepared for the third degree and to come and meet the ‘gang’. This gives you a good chance to find out more about the breed and whether you are right for a bloodhound, and vice versa as well as giving you the chance to ask lots of questions.
Our main concern is that the pup goes to a ‘forever home’. One which is fully prepared for life with this often challenging breed and obviously its a big responsibility to take on without knowing all the facts.
Placement of our puppies is subject to a number of conditions that have been put in place to protect their future health and welfare, and their Kennel Club registration papers will be endorsed accordingly. They go to their new homes with a contract and with the owners knowing they have a lifetime of care and advice, any time day or night for their new family member.
We were pleased to have been members of the Kennel Club Assured Breeders Scheme since its inception, as we believe it promoted responsible breeding for health and the future of the breed, and in fact our standards go beyond that required by this scheme.
Unfortunately The Kennel Club no longer run this scheme, and instead they have brought out a breed "health Standard" which can be viewed HERE and likewise, we go above and beyond their "best Practice".
HEALTH
The health of our hounds is of utmost importance and for that reason we are utilising BVA hip and elbow scores, BVA heart testing Scheme, BVA/ISDS Eye testing scheme and genetic DM screening in our breeding strategy.
Results of these tests are publicly available via the Kennel Club Website. We take into account the results as well as other overall factors when deciding whether to breed from a specific hound or not.
However some conditions cannot be foreseen or avoided such as cancer, and this, along with GDV (torsion) are the biggest killers of bloodhounds (and most other larger breeds).
We believe that by setting only the highest standards in breeding practice, and by breeding from quality, healthy "fit for function" hounds with good temperaments, is the way forward.
Our Previous Litters
The "K" Litter 2023
The "Q" Litter 2021.
Sire: Quinton Truffe Medievale (Imp Belgium)
Dam: Boru's Abstract at Farlap(Imp Canada)
Just two babies in this special litter!
We kept Qui Martha, who is now a Champion and competes in Working trials. Queltic now lives in Canada in joint ownership with Maggie at Borus Bloodhounds
The "M" Litter 2020.
Sire: Ch Boru's Fifty Mission Cap at Farlap
Dam: Farlap Jaunty
Miss Konduct and Miss Print stayed with us. Both are now Champions, and Konni is a stake winner at trials
The "J" Litter 2014.
Sire: Caymon Od Hadiho Potoka
Dam: Farlap Festive
Our last litter was 2014 and we kept Jaunty from this litter. The other puppies are all now grown up and having wonderful lives with their new families.
The
"F"
Litter 2012.
Sire: Ch.Farlap Basnicky
Dam: Ch Farlap Candle
We kept Forager and Festive.
Florence, Fender and Faithful are all in wonderful homes in the UK and Frederik, lives in Switzerland and has just passed his first police dog exams as a tracking hound, so we are immensely proud of him.
The "B" Litter 2011.
Sire: Ch. Farlap Basnicky
Dam: Ch Marksbury Illogical of Farlap
We kept Baffle from this litter. His brother Farlap Bran in Germany is a successful man-trailer and Farlap Bargain has won the Novice working trial in the UK. Biscuit has since come back to live with is and is enjoying her old age in Devon.
The "G" Litter 2010.
Sire: Ch. Farlap Generous
Dam: Farlap Barvicka.
Farlap Guesswork is now a Russian and International
Champion as well as winning BOB at Crufts.
Graceful lives in a pet home with some friends of ours and
Gertrude stayed with us.
The "C" Litter 2008
Sire: Czech import dog Cythar Ivaliruz.
Dam: Ch Marksbury Illogical at Farlap
From this litter we kept Cinnamon and Candle (who went on to become a Champion).
Cautious became an Australian Champion and Curate became a Mexican Champion.
The "BA" Litter 2007
Sire: Multi Champion, Czech, Luxumbourg and Polish Champion Barcarolla Roborovski
Dam: Farlap Tarnish.
From this litter we kept Basnicky and Barvica. Basnicky became a Champion.
The "T" Litter 2004.
Sire: Ch Marksbury Thankful of Farlap ShCM
Dam: Sanft Joyful of Farlap.
From this litter we kept Tolerant and Tarnish.
Tolerant became a very successful deer tracking hound for a local deer stalker.
The "G" Litter 2002.
Sire: Marksbury Steadfast
Dam: Sanft Joyful of Farlap.
We kept two from this litter, Champion Farlap Generous and Farlap Gravity who won a CC and then the resCC at Crufts before being retired.