I'm Traci L., the breeder behind Red Fern Basset Family located in Edgar Springs, MO. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate and playful puppies we raise for other families to love! We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion that will bring happiness and tail wags to your home for many years to come.
Q. & A. with Traci
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black red and white. 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.
Lime Green Girl
Went home
Female
Pink Girl
Went home
Female
Purple Girl
Went home
Female
Orange Boy
Went home
Male
Light Blue Girl
Went home
Female
Green Boy
Went home
Male
Red Boy
Went home
Male
Yellow Girl
Went home
Female
Gray Boy
Went home
Male
Blue Boy
Went home
Male
Yellow Girl
Went home
Female
Orange Girl
Went home
Female
Lime Green Girl
Went home
Female
Light Blue Girl
Went home
Female
Purple Girl
Went home
Female
Pink Girl
Went home
Female
Black Girl
Went home
Female
Green Boy
Went home
Male
Blue Boy
Went home
Male
Red Girl
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Traci
Traci 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes first vaccine, deworm, and limited AKC registration. If you would like full registration for breeding rights, please contact me. Deposit holds your chosen puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Traci 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 Traci 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 Traci directly.
Red Fern Basset Family 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
Traci L.
Litter update on 04 Sept. •
We have one beautiful, confident and energetic female puppy left. She is doing really good at potty training, no accidents in her kennel and holds it until she is outside in the grass. She thinks she is a big dog and loves to explore the chickens, play with the cats and our other big dogs. She is also around horses a lot so she really is a confident pup. She is also learning leash pressure.
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Old Dan and Little Ann's litter
Traci L.
Litter update on 21 Aug. •
The puppies are growing and becoming so confident! They will be ready for their new homes next week! Check out a YouTube video we made of the puppies today!
https://youtube.com/shorts/s9EPoFUwNbo?si=L-VAhwG6W09LQfiq
Old Dan and Little Ann's litter
Parent dogs
Little Ann, mom
Basset Hound
About Little Ann
Little Ann is dainty but she is the boss of our dogs. She enjoys meeting new people, loves going places and exploring! She loves cuddling with her girl and she loves to sing (howl) with us.
Old Dan, dad
Basset Hound
About Old Dan
Old Dan is so sweet. He loves all the babies! So gentle with kittens and ducklings and chicks. He loves to go on walks but also loves to cuddle on the couch with his family. His ears are thick and heavy and he has so much extra skin!
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Traci to bring home their puppies.
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Erin L.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Traci was amazing throughout the whole process of getting our puppy. She was very responsive, offered lots of help and information about the puppies. Traci and her kids were so good with the puppies and truly care about them. She would send daily photos and videos for 3 weeks while we waited to get our sweet Lucy.
I can’t recommend Red Fern Basset Family enough for a wonderful experience and cute basset puppy!
Emily F.
Verified owner · June 2025
Traci was extremely responsive and helpful from the beginning. Right before we got our girl, she had a minor medical issue, in which Traci was quick to let us know what was happening and also provided us several options on how to proceed. Everything worked out for the best, and we were comforted knowing our girl was in the best possible hands until she could come be with us. Traci is a consummate professional and treats all the dogs like they are her babies, because they are! If you're looking to add a basset to your family, Traci and her family are the best people to go through.
Adam W.
Verified owner · June 2025
Traci & the Red Fern Basset Family were an absolute joy to work with. Our now 1yr old basset hound puppy is such a sweet & playful addition to our family. The experience was seamless with a clear focus on finding great homes for their puppies. We’re so grateful to Red Fern for giving us such a wonderful new member of the family! Highly recommend!
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Buchanan P.
Verified owner · June 2025
Traci was an absolute pleasure to work with. Even though it’s been almost a year, I still remember how great the experience was. She kept me updated constantly with pictures and videos of my puppy, which made the wait so exciting and reassuring. I could tell she genuinely cared about the dogs she was raising. She made the whole process smooth, from handling all the shots to making the paperwork simple and stress-free. Pickup day was easy, and everything was ready to go. I’m incredibly grateful for the care she put into the process and into raising such a happy, healthy pup.