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Irish Acres Basset Hounds
Meet the breeder
I'm Wendy O., the breeder behind Irish Acres Basset Hounds located in Hutchinson, KS. We offer well-adjusted, very socialized, loving pets for any family. We love the breed, and we want to provide beautiful puppies with loving temperaments and healthy pets.
Q. & A. with Wendy
Why did you start breeding?
As a teenager I co-owned a kennel with my mom. We bred and raised champion cocker spaniels. My mom taught me everything I know about breeding.What makes your program special?
I don’t do this for a living. It’s just a hobby, for the love of the breed to strive for beautiful healthy puppiesWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Wendy
Wendy 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 $400 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes deworming, AKC registration, health guarantee, up-to-date set of shots and socialization of puppies.”
Contract & health guarantee
Wendy 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 Wendy 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 Wendy 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Wendy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hutchinson, KS
1105 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (was Wichita Mid-Continent Airport)
1083 miles away
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More about Wendy
Wendy has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Wendy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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Wendy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Irish Acres Basset Hounds 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Irish Acres Basset Hounds 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 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
