I'm Karen G., the breeder behind Bloodhound Life located in Franklin, TN. We are committed to raising Bloodhounds and Bassets with fantastic temperaments that will make stellar family pets and companions in the field. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible.
Q. & A. with Karen
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Basset Hound puppies include brown and white, black brown and white, and black and brown. 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.
Yellow
Went home
Male
Orange
Went home
Male
Light Pink
Went home
Female
Turquoise
Went home
Female
Dark Pink
Went home
Female
Gold
Went home
Female
Light purple
Went home
Female
Purple
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes Pedigree Registration, vet check, first shots, dewormed, and puppy kit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Franklin, TN
558 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Pittsburgh, PA
165 miles away
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More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bloodhound Life 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Bloodhound
Basset Hound
Willow, mom
Bloodhound
About Willow
Willow is a female Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Sam, dad
Bloodhound
About Sam
Sam is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Scarlett, mom
Basset Hound
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Rhett, dad
Basset Hound
About Rhett
Rhett is a male Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Pinky, mom
Bloodhound
About Pinky
Pinky is a female Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Ellie, mom
Bloodhound
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Zeus, dad
Bloodhound
About Zeus
Zeus is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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
Basset Hound
Bloodhound
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Bloodhound Life 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.
Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Karen to bring home their puppies.
Sheridan D.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
+4
Dwight was great to work with and made the process quick and easy!
Katherine R.
Verified owner · Dec. 2022
+8
I was very happy with the whole process and the open communication. Breeder was very responsive to any questions we had!
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George Y.
Verified owner · May 2024
A very easy experience, lulu showed up on time, didn’t have any problems with the pup. She weighed 6.9 day of delivery and 9.4 two days later at the vet. Lulu went in for second vet appointment weighing in at 16.5 lbs. she is a very good dog very loving, loves to sleep close to my head. Thanks clay