I'm Karen L., the breeder behind Sleepy Hollow Hounds located in Mattydale, NY. Our program is built upon a foundation of love, admiration, and respect for the Bloodhound bred. We have been involved with Bloodhounds for 40 years! We focus on soundness, health, longevity, and type in our program. Our focus is quality over quantity. We would be honored to connect you with your next beloved pup!
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
Purposeful and ethical breeding is so important for the healthy progression of the Bloodhound. My goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies and continue my phenomenal bloodlines but to help set the standard for responsible breeding practices to ensure that the Bloodhound can continue to healthily thrive for generations more to come!
What makes your program special?
Bloodhounds are a passion of mine, and I am devoted to doing whatever I can to preserve, protect, and improve this incredible breed. As an AKC breeder of merit, my commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience; and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies. Many of my dogs have become excellent show prospects and champions, but all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 9
Went home
Male
Boy 8
Went home
Male
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $300 refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
Sleepy Hollow 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
Copper, dad
Bloodhound
About Copper
Copper is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Deja, mom
Bloodhound
About Deja
Deja is a female Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Barney, dad
Bloodhound
About Barney
Barney is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Sinner, mom
Bloodhound
About Sinner
Sinner is a female Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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
Great level
Sleepy Hollow 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 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.
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.