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Sandyhill Basset Hounds
- Francesville, IN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Dan L., the breeder behind Sandyhill Basset Hounds located in Francesville, IN. It is our goal to help ensure the future of the breed through responsibly breeding our exceptional dogs. We take responsible breeding very seriously.
Q. & A. with Dan
Why did you start breeding?
Not so much by design and intention. More because of passion and enjoyment of animals, especially bassets and pedigrees.What makes your program special?
We work hard to improve our line and pedigrees. Our dogs experience a life few breeders can offer. Check out our happy customer page.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.
Male 4
Went homeMale
Female 1
Went homeFemale
Female 2
Went homeFemale
Male 3
Went homeMale
Male 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Dan
Dan 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
Connect with Dan to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Dan 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 Dan 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 Dan 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Francesville, IN
515 miles away
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More about Dan
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Dan has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Dan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Dan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sandyhill 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 dogs
Donna, mom
Basset Hound
About Donna
Donna is AKC registered. Sweet. Good mother. Health tests from Paw Prints.
Great health testing
Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type.
Huxley, dad
Basset Hound
About Huxley
Huxley is gentle and sweet. He is an inside dog but loves to be outside with his dad. AKC registered. 25% European. Champions in his pedigree. Health tests from PawPrints. Lafora clear.
Uploaded health tests
Lafora Disease (LD).
Penny, mom
Basset Hound
About Penny
Sweet, smart, fun.
Darci, mom
Basset Hound
About Darci
Clear on the tests below. Completed by Paw Prints. Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Basset Hound Type) Thrombopathia (Basset Hound Type) Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Basset Hound Type) Thrombopathia (Basset Hound Type). Lafora (epilectic seizures)
Howard, dad
Basset Hound
About Howard
Clear on the tests below. Completed by Paw Prints. Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Basset Hound Type) Thrombopathia (Basset Hound Type) Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Basset Hound Type) Thrombopathia (Basset Hound Type). Lafora (epilectic seizures)
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Sandyhill 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
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.
Lafora Disease (LD)
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).
