River Valley Hounds

Diane C.

Breeder of Beagles

  • Knoxville, TN ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Diane C., the breeder behind River Valley Hounds located in Knoxville, TN. We breed family-friendly beagle puppies. We breed only when we have parents with great temperament and athleticism. Our Sires and Our puppies are well socialized with lots of human interaction. Our past litters have adapted well to their new Fur-Ever homes. We also begin crate training. We encourage all prospective puppy owners to do their research. AKC registered and limited registrations are available.

Q. & A. with Diane

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have a good friend who bred champion Dachshunds for many years.

  • What makes your program special?

    The adult dogs and puppies get lots of attention. They have large fenced areas to run and play. Proper nutrition is essential. The kennel building is cleaned daily and the dogs are bathed groomed and vet checked regularly.

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Diane

Diane 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Diane partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 deposit and between $1,000 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes a AKC registration paperwork, parents pedigree, puppy blanket, starter food packet, required vaccinations, and a licensed vet check. O. A deposit of $250.00 is required at the time the puppy is reserved. A refund of the deposit is allowed if the puppies are under 4 weeks of age.”

Contract & health guarantee

Diane 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 Diane 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 Diane 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Knoxville, TN

422 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport

421 miles away

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More about Diane

  • Diane has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Diane was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Diane’s links

Diane is a trusted Good Dog breeder

River Valley 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

River Valley 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 Beagles.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Diane to bring home their puppies.

  • Tara K.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about Diane at River Valley Hounds! From the very beginning, Diane was incredibly knowledgeable, caring, professional, and genuinely passionate about her Beagles. It was obvious that the health, temperament, and happiness of her dogs are her top priorities. Diane was wonderful to work with—she answered all of my questions, kept me informed throughout the process, and made me feel completely comfortable and confident every step of the way. You can tell that her puppies are raised with an incredible amount of love, attention, and care. What really stood out to me was how much Diane truly cares about where her puppies go and the families they become part of. She doesn’t just breed dogs; she puts her heart into raising them and giving them the best possible start in life. I am absolutely thrilled with my experience with River Valley Hounds and would wholeheartedly recommend Diane to anyone looking for a healthy, happy, well-socialized Beagle from someone who genuinely loves the breed. ❤️🐾 Thank you, Diane, for everything you do and for putting so much love into your beautiful Beagles! 🐶❤️

    KW

    Karli W.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Diane was so wonderful to work with. She let me come and meet our puppy before we had officially made our decision to adopt him. As you can imagine, I took one look, and was hooked! He is the goodest boy, and we love him so much! If we ever had any questions, Diane was quick to respond and always helpful. Diane provided all of the information we needed about our boy when we went to pick him up. Thank you Diane and River Valley Hounds!

    Mariana S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2023

    Marty Is sweet, smart and very charming. Everyone likes her She seems a little bit taller and Enjoys her daily walks! Mariana and Joelle Schwab

  • Meghann T.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Diane and River Valley Hounds. From the very beginning, it was clear how much care, thought, and love she puts into her puppies. Our little blue tri beagle, Colt, has been an absolute joy. He is incredibly sweet, confident, curious, and so smart. Within his first week home, he learned his name, figured out how to ring bells to go outside, and mastered “sit.” We’re already working on “stay,” and he amazes us every day with how quickly he understands what we’re asking him to do. He’s not even just learning individual commands—he’s already beginning to follow little sequences of directions. You can practically see him thinking things through! Just as importantly, Colt came to us ready to bond with his family and explore the world. He loves people, is curious about everything, and has settled beautifully into a busy home with kids and cats. He has such a wonderful combination of affection, confidence, playfulness, and intelligence. Diane was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process and clearly knows her dogs and her lines extremely well. Colt is everything we hoped for in a beagle puppy and more. We are completely in love with him and feel very lucky that he came from River Valley Hounds. I would absolutely recommend Diane to anyone looking for a thoughtfully bred, well-socialized, intelligent, beautiful beagle.

    KF

    Kelly F.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    It was a pleasure working with Diane. This was my first time going through a Breeder and one that was out of state. I was definitely very hesitant until I spoke with Diane. She explained the process thoroughly and everything went very smoothly. She kept me updated with pictures and phone calls/texts. I would definitely recommend her. Our Willow is adjusting very well and we couldn’t be happier with her.

    Wesley W.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2023

    River Valley Hounds was a great experience! We received photos and routine communications leading to our pickup date. Using good dog for payments was stress free and gave us peace of mind. Lady is smart, feisty, and loves her big brother and tiny humans as much as we love her!

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