I'm Sherry D., the breeder behind Sherick's Bloodhounds located in Quenemo, KS. Breeder of Champion, man trailing, and pet Bloodhounds for almost 50 years.
Q. & A. with Sherry
Why did you start breeding?
My husband Dick, purchased our first bloodhound while we were engaged. One evening, Dick asked me if I would like to have a bloodhound. Little did I know he had been visiting Crandall’s Bloodhound Kennel, in Western Kansas, when he was in the area for his job. Now I loved hounds or any kind of animal, especially dogs. I also loved things clean and shiny. The change from a poodle to a big messy Bloodhound would change my life ways I could not imagine. We agreed that he would not bring home the puppy he had fallen in love with, but he got the puppy anyway. This puppy was our much loved Boomer, who made friends no matter where he went. He was the foundation of what was to become Sherick’s Bloodhounds.
What makes your program special?
From the beginning, our dogs have been family members. We did not believe in keeping them in kennel runs but felt they needed a spacious area like a backyard where they could run, play, and be happy. To this day, they sleep and eat in the house. We always felt that a bloodhound should be able to do it all. Following the vow we made when getting into breeding, we bred for beauty, brains, and man trailing ability. As concerned breeders, we do not breed a litter purely on puppy demands and passing fads. Each litter is bred only after careful planning and consideration.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sherry
Sherry 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 Sherry to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Sherry 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 Sherry 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 Sherry directly.
Sherick's Bloodhounds 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
Albert, dad
Bloodhound
About Albert
Albert is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sherry decided to make him part of their program. Sherry has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Nugget, mom
Bloodhound
About Nugget
Nugget is a loving pretty girl. Loves everyone animals & humans She has OFA clearances Hips at good & elbows clear for dysplasia, Heart echo clear, DM clear, Thyroid clear, eyes tested & patella. Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. 2300 E Nifong blvd Columbia, Mo 65201 3806
Boozer, dad
Bloodhound
About Boozer
Boozer is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sherry decided to make him part of their program. Sherry has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sherick's Bloodhounds 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 Bloodhounds.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).