I'm Normand O., the breeder behind Houndsarunning Bloodhounds located in Paoli, IN. We breed well-rounded working Bloodhounds that excel in jobs such as police work, search and rescue, and as companions. Dogs from our program can excel in a variety of fields, including search and rescue, the police K9 program, scent work and as therapy dogs. We keep in mind a variety of factors when breeding, including drive, energy, temperament, and structure. Our goal is to produce balanced dogs that will be able to thrive wherever they are needed.
Q. & A. with Normand
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver and tan, black and tan, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Gray Collar
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Black and White Collar
Went home
Female
Red Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy Purple
Went home
Male
Black and Tan Boy- Red Collar
Went home
Male
Liver and Tan Boy - Blue Boy
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Liver and Tan Boy - Lilac Collar
Went home
Male
Black and Tan Boy - Turquoise Collar
Went home
Male
Boy - Hot Pink Collar
Went home
Male
Girl Black and Tan
Went home
Female
Black and Tan Boy - Light Blue Collar
Went home
Male
Boy Red
Went home
Male
Girl - Red collar
Went home
Female
Female - Pink collar
Went home
Female
Female - Lime Green collar
Went home
Female
Girl # 3
Went home
Female
Girl # 2
Went home
Female
Boy # 1
Went home
Male
Girl # 1
Went home
Female
Army Green Girl
Went home
Female
Pink collar girl
Went home
Female
Black collar girl
Went home
Female
Tan Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Gray Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Blue Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Red Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Purple Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Teal Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Normand
Normand 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 between $1,350 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies come dewormed, up to dates shots, AKC registered(L) and health guarantee (1 year). 50% is required for the deposit. Deposit are accepted once the puppies are born to hold your selection spot.”
Contract & health guarantee
Normand 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 Normand 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 Normand directly.
Houndsarunning Bloodhounds 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
Normand O.
Litter update on 19 Oct. •
Copper and Emma Jane's litter
Normand O.
Program update on 15 June •
Happy to announce our upcoming litter!
Bobbie Jo is due June 26th!
Normand O.
Program update on 20 Apr. •
Normand O.
Program update on 17 Apr. •
Play time!
Normand O.
Litter update on 02 Apr. •
Taz and Dolly's litter
Normand O.
Litter update on 02 Apr. •
Vet visit
Taz and Dolly's litter
Normand O.
Litter update on 30 Mar. •
Dolly says: It’s exhausting to raise 9 puppies 😅
Taz and Dolly's litter
Parent dogs
Emma Jane, mom
Bloodhound
About Emma Jane
Emma Jane has a sweet temperament. She is the daughter of Gracie and Sherlock.
She has proven working bloodlines. Full siblings are K9 and therapy dogs.
Copper, dad
Bloodhound
About Copper
Copper is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Normand decided to make him part of their program. Normand 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.
Bobbie Jo, mom
Bloodhound
About Bobbie Jo
Bobbie Jo is a sweet girl. She has a great personality. Her parents are Dolly and Taz.
Gracie, mom
Bloodhound
About Gracie
Gracie is a female Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Normand decided to make her part of their program. Normand 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.
Sherlock, dad
Bloodhound
About Sherlock
Sherlock is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Normand decided to make him part of their program. Normand 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.
Dolly, mom
Bloodhound
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Normand decided to make her part of their program. Normand 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.
Taz, dad
Bloodhound
About Taz
Taz is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Normand decided to make him part of their program. Normand 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Houndsarunning Bloodhounds 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 Bloodhounds.
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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).