Basket Hound Bassets
- Big Rapids, MI
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Joseph
Ready Jan. 6, 2026
3 weeks old · Male
Elizabeth
Ready Jan. 6, 2026
3 weeks old · Female
Ruth
Ready Jan. 6, 2026
3 weeks old · Female
Hannah
Ready Jan. 6, 2026
3 weeks old · Female
Eve
Ready Jan. 6, 2026
3 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Charity A., the breeder behind Basket Hound Bassets located in Big Rapids, MI. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Charity
Why did you start breeding?
Three years ago I bought my first basset hound, Sam, and I was hooked! He is sweet and friendly (also mouthy! haha) not to mention seeing something about 4 times as long as it is tall getting the zoomies is a sight to chase away all the blues. A year later I got Piper and discovered a whole other possibility for their personality, she is cuddly and even friendlier than Sam (which I hadn't thought possible). I just love them and want to share that with the world.What makes your program special?
We provide not only a quality dog but also a quality experience. Each new pet parent that chooses a puppy from us will get a personalized basket full of the essentials you will need when you take your puppy home for the first time. In addition to that a portion of the proceeds is donated to a local animal shelter for each pup.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and brown black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Gravy
Went homeFemale
Pickles
Went homeFemale
Beans
Went homeFemale
Sweet Tea
Went homeMale
Tader Tot
Went homeMale
June bug
Went homeFemale
Spud
Went homeMale
Waffles
Went homeMale
Puddin Paws
Went homeMale
Casper
Went homeMale
Memphis
Went homeMale
Houston
Went homeMale
Grandpa New Orleans
Went homeMale
Cincinnati
Went homeFemale
Denver
Went homeMale
Sedona now Penny
Went homeFemale
Asa
ReservedMale
Elijah
ReservedMale
Samuel
ReservedMale
Esther
ReservedFemale
Toni
Went homeFemale
Joplin
Went homeFemale
Henry
Went homeMale
Aspen
Went homeFemale
Charlie
Went homeFemale
Ruby
Went homeFemale
Mugsy Archer of BHB
Went homeFemale
Odie
Went homeMale
Amelia
Went homeFemale
Maggie
Went homeFemale
Drake Archer
Went homeMale
Micky
Went homeFemale
Moose
Went homeMale
Razz
Went homeMale
Sunny
Went homeMale
Beau
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Noel
Went homeFemale
Blitzen
Went homeMale
Snow
Went homeFemale
Holly
Went homeFemale
Joy
Went homeFemale
Twinkle
Went homeFemale
Donner/Jax
Went homeMale
Star
Went homeFemale
Cupid
Went homeMale
Bell
Went homeFemale
Rudloph
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Violet
Went homeFemale
Moss
Went homeMale
Daffodil
Went homeFemale
Button
Went homeMale
Sage
Went homeMale
Comfrey
Went homeMale
Aster
Went homeFemale
Yedda
Went homeFemale
Pyro
Went homeMale
Daisy
Went homeFemale
Gracie May
Went homeFemale
Ivy
Went homeFemale
AUGGIE
Went homeMale
Chummy
Went homeMale
Chinook
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Charity
Charity has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes the first round of vaccinations, de-worming and goodie basket. This particular litter of puppies are of AKC champion bloodline. We will take deposits after the puppies are 3 weeks old. Deposit amount is 30% of total puppy price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Charity may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Charity offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Charity directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Charity.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Big Rapids, MI
525 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
497 miles away
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More about Charity
Charity has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Charity was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Charity is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Basket Hound Bassets meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Charity A.
Litter update on 03 Dec. •Well, all of the neonates graduated into puppy hood and have started their education at puppy training camp. First mission is to understand potty trays!!!!
Copper and Hope's litter
Charity A.
Litter update on 29 Nov. •Asa chewing on Elizabeth.
Copper and Hope's litter
Charity A.
Litter update on 27 Nov. •
Copper and Hope's litter
Charity A.
Program update on 24 Oct. •What's left of WillowTree's and Joy's litters watch for more videos, so you can see how your puppy is doing
Charity A.
Program update on 13 Oct. •These are my two granddaughters playing with the puppies. I hope you guys enjoy the updates
Charity A.
Litter update on 08 Oct. •These two litters of puppies are so stinking cute. Today we put a kennel into their environment as an introduction.
Copper and Willow's litter
Charity A.
Program update on 24 Sept. •These are the puppies that don't have their forever homes yet. Memphis Casper Balto Lady and Purdy.
Charity A.
Program update on 19 Sept. •We mixed both Willow and Joy's puppies so we can clean the puppy house!
Charity A.
Litter update on 19 Sept. •
Copper and Joy's litter
Charity A.
Litter update on 19 Sept. •
Copper and Joy's litter
Parent dogs
Joy, mom
Basset Hound
About Joy
Joy is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charity decided to make her part of their program. Charity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Copper, dad
Basset Hound
About Copper
Copper is a fantastically Gorgeous, easygoing dog with a copper coat and striking golden eyes! He has a mellow temperant, loves everyone, and is remarkably tolerant of all grooming! Plus he's a Stud!
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.Piper, mom
Basset Hound
About Piper
AKC, DNA tested and Cleared. She is happy and healthy, her whole body wags when her tail is going. She is mostly Euro and comes from Missouri.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.Hope, mom
Basset Hound
About Hope
Hope is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charity decided to make her part of their program. Charity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Willow, mom
Basset Hound
About Willow
Willow is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charity decided to make her part of their program. Charity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ruby, mom
Basset Hound
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charity decided to make her part of their program. Charity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Basket Hound Bassets reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Basset Hounds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Charity to bring home their puppies.
Brendan M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
+4Charity was such a wonderful resource on getting ready to welcome our new Basset to our home. She and Captain are kind, caring, and clearly are very knowledgeable and passionate about their basset hounds, and make every effort to try and ease the transition of bringing a new member of the family home. We are so thankful to welcome Grandpa the Basset Hound into our home and our family and cannot thank Basket Hound Bassets enough!
Annalisa M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Charity was so wonderful to work with! I knew I wanted to adopt from Charity when we spoke on the phone and I could see just how much time and effort she puts in to ensure each puppy is healthy, well-cared for, and socialized. She kept me in the loop when the puppies were born, sent me pictures of Penny all the time, and was always happy to hop on the phone to answer my questions. Penny is such a sweet angel! We couldn’t be happier!
Nikki J.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Charity was by far one of the best breeders we have dealt with. She is responsive to question her days are gorgeous and well care for. This was one of the best interactions with a breeder we have dealt with and will definitely use her again in the future
David A.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
After losing our 15-year old basset hound, our hearts were broken. After a few days of grieving, we knew we needed to fill that emptiness with another basset pup. After lots of searching, we reached out to Charity Archer of BHB House. Luckly, they had a male pup that was a "lover". We had so many questions. Charity was patient and thorough with answers and information which was comforting to us. She made it clear that she wanted to understand what we were looking for to ensure a positive purchase for us and a safe and loving home for a puppy. After lots of sharing of pictures, and excitement, we made arrangement to meet our new family member. Charity provided so much information to us when we met with her and her husband and the puppy named Clifford. She had all of the paperwork very well organized and went through everything with us. She also included a generous gift basket that included samples of food, treats, and basic supplies to help us get through our 10 hour drive home. Charity and her husband were so professional and also loving. It was easy to see that Clifford would be transitioning from one loving home to another. Clifford was just what we needed. No need to change his name. The truly was a "Clifford" and he is adjusting well to his new home and our family. He is exactly what we needed and with a great personality as well. Thank you Charity for all of your help!
Chris B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
My experience with charity was excellent. The facility she has made for the puppies was obviously made with great care and knowledge of how to raise them. I am also glad to have seen the parents so that i can get an idea of goose's future size.
Echo D.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Charity was very responsive and answered any questions that I had! The puppies are clean and were happily playing. We had a 6 hour return trip and our little lady was so well behaved. So far she whines to go potty and does her business! We are pleased with our girl and Basket Hound Baskets.
