DC’s American English Coonhounds
- Vesper, WI
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Shontay F., the breeder behind DC’s American English Coonhounds located in Vesper, WI. We offer AKC, UKC, and recently, PKC registered American English Coonhounds who serve as family companions, show prospects, and active hunting buddies! We strive to produce outstanding puppies that are sound, healthy, intuitive, and have wonderful temperaments. Visit us on FB: DC's Kennel.
Q. & A. with Shontay
Why did you start breeding?
In 2015, I purchased my first hound, Mia. Now, I didn’t plan on breeding her. She was bought to be a show dog and that was it. As time progressed I started studying the breed’s standards, seeing her faults, and traits to help improve them. I started looking for a male that had the corrections I was looking for.What makes your program special?
Outside of breeding for ourselves, we offer puppy matching, where you tell us what you’re looking for in a puppy. We select 2-3 puppies we believe will fit and you do a meet & greet with them. We do let buyers meet with puppies they take a liking to as well, and from there we let the puppies decide who’s going home with each family!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Lime Green
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Shontay
Shontay has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Shontay partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“If you come visit us, we will puppy match by asking you what you need. We will select 3 puppies that fit that criteria. From there, you make the final selection on your puppy!”
Price
“All puppies are priced between $400-$1000 depending on the pedigree potential and litter cost.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shontay 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 Shontay 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 Shontay 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shontay.
Breeder's location
Meet in Vesper, WI
744 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Central Wisconsin Airport
741 miles away
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More about Shontay
Club memberships
Shontay is a member of American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, Professional Kennel Club (PKC), English Coonhound Breeders & Fanciers Association, Central WI Dog Sports Club, Central Wisconsin Houndsmen, and Dodge County Canine Club.
Shontay has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Shontay was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Shontay is a trusted Good Dog breeder
DC’s American English Coonhounds 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
Rube, dad
American English Coonhound
About Rube
Rube is one of a kind. He bays his name every time he sees us and he gets excited seeing the tracking collars head to the truck. Rube is wonderful with children and at 11 years old, he still enjoys running in night hunts. Rube is a wonderful addition to our kennel as the last remaining son of the number one historical cross out of Hatchie River Dottie and Main Street Jack.
Raven, mom
American English Coonhound
About Raven
Raven is our hunt bred female. She is off the Wicked Vapor and Hardtime Crow’s Jewel. Raven is a sweetheart, she loves being a house dog and often smiles when we talk to her. She enjoys sleeping on the couch or bed, and recently has found motivation to tree raccoons. Raven took 2 years to mature, and I expect her puppies will need extra time as well.
Magnolia, mom
American English Coonhound
About Magnolia
Magnolia is the daughter of our foundation girl, Mia. Her sire is Splitcreek’s Poseidon. She loves tracking and treeing raccoons in the woods. Magnolia is often called Maggie for short, and she will be 2 in April 2026. At this time there are no litters planned for her.
Mia, mom
American English Coonhound
About Mia
Mia is our foundation girl. We have had her since she was 12 weeks old. She is more then a coonhound for us. Though she can hunt, and compete, she is a valued member of our family!
Parent health testing
DC’s American English Coonhounds 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 American English Coonhounds.
Full Embark Panel
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).
