Chicks and Hounds Ranch
- Needville, TX
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Black and Tan Coonhound litter
Due Apr. 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Amy E., the breeder behind Chicks and Hounds Ranch located in Needville, TX. We're a family-run kennel dedicated to preserving the Black and Tan Coonhound through careful, ethical, and intentional breeding. Our mission is to uphold the breed standard with sound structure, stable temperament, and natural working ability. Our hounds are fully health tested and actively shown in conformation, bred to excel in the field, the ring, and as loyal companions at home.
Q. & A. with Amy
Why did you start breeding?
I became involved in breeding through a passion for preserving and protecting my chosen breed. My focus is on ethical practices—prioritizing health testing, structure, and temperament—to ensure each generation upholds the breed standard while remaining versatile companions in the ring, field, and home.What makes your program special?
Our program stands out because we focus on the complete dog—sound structure, stable temperament, and proven working ability. We fully health test, show in conformation, and emphasize versatility, producing hounds that excel in the field, the ring, and as devoted family companions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Amy
Amy 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
"Our puppies are priced to reflect the investment we make in responsible breeding. Each puppy comes from fully health-tested parents, is raised in our home with early socialization, and receives age-appropriate veterinary care, microchipping, and deworming. We provide lifetime breeder support and take pride in matching each puppy with the right family. A non-refundable deposit secures your puppy on our waitlist. Deposits demonstrate your commitment and allow us to reserve a puppy from a specific litter. The deposit is applied toward the total purchase price, and we provide ongoing support and guidance until your puppy joins your home."
Contract & health guarantee
Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy directly.
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Needville, TX
1239 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
1191 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Amy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Amy
Club memberships
Amy is a member of Houston Area Hound Association, Fort Bend Kennel Club, American Bloodhound Club, and American Black and Tan Coonhound Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Champion, BCAT, ATT, TKN, CGC.
Amy has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Amy’s links
Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Chicks and Hounds Ranch 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
- AE
Amy E.
Litter update on 05 Nov 2025 •…💔 Breeding Update – With a Heavy Heart With a heavy heart, I’ve made the decision to pause breeding plans for Maggie. Maggie passed her OFA Cardiac exam, and we went into an echocardiogram, not expecting to find anything concerning. The good news is that there was no evidence of significant cardiac disease. However, there was mild valve regurgitation that could be completely normal, or possibly represent very early valve changes. Out of an abundance of caution, our cardiologist recommended a recheck in 1 year to ensure nothing has progressed before considering breeding. Her health — and the health of future generations of Black and Tan Coonhounds — means everything to us. This wasn’t the update we hoped to share, but doing right by our dogs will always come before any plans or timelines. 🖤🐾
Lucca and Maggie's litter
Parent dogs
Maggie, mom
Black and Tan Coonhound
About Maggie
Meet Maggie! Our playful Black and Tan Coonhound is full of personality and curiosity. With her soulful eyes, wagging tail, and endless energy, she loves exploring the outdoors, sniffing out adventure, and snuggling on the couch. Maggie’s sweet, loyal nature makes her the perfect family companion!
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Chicks and Hounds Ranch 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 Black and Tan Coonhounds.
Hip Dysplasia
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 Certification (CAER, 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 (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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
