Joyful Noise Beagles

Dolly S.

Breeder of Beagles

  • Liberty Lake, WA ·
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Dolly S., the breeder behind Joyful Noise Beagles located in Liberty Lake, WA. At Joyful Noise, our puppies are born, raised, and loved in our home. We know each one individually and provide thoughtful socialization, enrichment, handling, and new experiences. Whether in the show ring or on family adventures, our goal is the same: a healthy, confident, loving Beagle.

Q. & A. with Dolly

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My daughter, Ruthie, was nine years old when she took the money she had saved to buy a Beagle puppy and brought Lilli home. Lilli was an integral part of our family, a source of joy and amusement, and the reason we are enthusiastic and passionate breeders today. Lilli passed away in our home, in the arms of her beloved Ruthie, in October, 2024. We miss her every day, and we're beyond grateful for the "joyful noise" she brought into our lives.
  • What makes your program special?

    We've been incredibly blessed to partner with and receive mentorship from long-time preservation breeders who uphold the Beagle standard for conformation AND function. We've taken that generously shared expertise, knowledge, and genuine heart for this breed and applied it to how we raise, handle, and represent our dogs to perpetuate the future of healthy, happy Beagles and owners.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include 13-inch and 15-inch sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red and white and black tan and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Dolly

Dolly 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.

Dolly 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 7 weeks old.

“We take great care in placing each puppy with the family, goals, and living situation where we believe they will thrive. As their breeders, we are with our puppies from the moment they draw their first breath until the day they leave for their forever homes. We know them in a way that simply isn't possible from a photo, a brief visit, or a snapshot of behavior on any one day. During their first weeks, we monitor them through the night, weigh them daily, keep them warm, make sure everyone is eating and thriving, and yes—clean up more than our fair share of puppy poop carnage. As they grow, we see who they are when they're sleepy and when they're energized; how they interact with their littermates; how they respond to new experiences, environments, and people; and which personality traits consistently emerge over time. That intimate, day-to-day relationship gives us a unique understanding of each puppy and allows us to make thoughtful decisions about which puppy is best suited to each family and the life they hope to share together. Puppies are matched with their families between 7 and 8 weeks of age, when they are developmentally mature enough for us to more meaningfully evaluate temperament and personality. Our observations throughout their first eight weeks are considered alongside a formal Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test conducted at 49 days. No single moment or assessment determines a match. Rather, we consider the whole puppy—the patterns we've observed since birth, their developing temperament, the assessment results, and what we know about each prospective home—to make the pairing we believe gives both puppy and family the best opportunity for a wonderful life together.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $100 deposit and $3,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“If you are interested in a puppy from Joyful Noise, please complete this application so we can help match you with the best fit. Once received, we will contact you with the next steps. Because welcoming a puppy into your home is a significant commitment—one we hope will bring your family joy for the next 10–20 years—we take the application and placement process just as seriously. A deposit is requested with your application and is applied in full toward the purchase price of your puppy. The deposit reflects your sincere interest in moving forward with Joyful Noise Beagles and allows us to begin the thoughtful work of getting to know you, your family, your lifestyle, and what you hope for in your future puppy. We carefully vet each prospective home. Our responsibility doesn't end with raising healthy, happy puppies; it includes doing everything we can to place each one in a home where they will be loved, understood, and well suited for the life their family has planned for them. Reviewing applications, communicating with prospective families, learning about their goals and living situations, and ultimately matching puppies with their families all require considerable time and care on our part. Submitting an application and deposit does not automatically guarantee approval or placement. If, after reviewing your application and speaking with you, we determine that Joyful Noise Beagles or one of our puppies is not the right fit for your family, your deposit will be refunded. And sometimes, the family is wonderful but one of our puppies—or the timing of one of our litters—simply isn't the right fit. When that happens, we are happy to help connect you with other reputable breeders we know and trust. Our goal is not to make every family wait for a Joyful Noise puppy; it is to help families who come to us make a thoughtful, responsible choice and, whenever we can, point them toward a well-bred puppy that is right for them. Once your application has been approved, your deposit becomes non-refundable and secures your place in our placement process. At that point, we are making a commitment to you as a future Joyful Noise family, just as we ask you to make a commitment to us and to the process. We understand that circumstances can sometimes change. However, the non-refundable deposit helps ensure that the families joining our waiting list are genuinely prepared and committed to bringing home a puppy, while allowing us to devote our time and attention to families who are seriously pursuing that commitment. When the time comes to match puppies with their families, we will consider everything we've learned about you alongside everything we've learned about each puppy during their first weeks of life. Our goal isn't simply to find a home for every puppy—it's to find the right home for each puppy and the right puppy for each family.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dolly 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 Dolly 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 Dolly 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dolly.

Breeder's location

Meet in Liberty Lake, WA

2054 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)

2073 miles away

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Meet in Missoula, MT

1905 miles away

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More about Dolly

  • Club memberships

    Dolly is a member of Inland Northwest Beagle Club (INBC), Spokane Kennel Club, and National Beagle Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Royal Canin Crown Breeder, CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Dolly has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Dolly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Dolly’s links

Dolly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Joyful Noise Beagles 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Joyful Noise Beagles 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 Beagles.

  • 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.

  • 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, Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis

    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.

  • Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Musladin-Leuke Syndrome (MLS), Full Embark Panel, Factor VII Deficiency, DNA Coat/Trait 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).

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