I'm Cathy W., the breeder behind The Walls Hounds With Heart located in Hood River, OR. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded Basset Hound puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! Over the years we’ve learned valuable methods for socializing our puppies. Each litter has a clean and safe environment to learn and grow so they have the best chance of becoming amazing family members!
Q. & A. with Cathy
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include lemon and white, red and white, and black brown 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.
Orange Girl
Reserved
Female
Purple Girl
Reserved
Female
Red Girl
Reserved
Female
Cutie Pie
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Green boy
Went home
Male
Yellow boy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Cathy
Cathy 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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Females go for $1500 and males $1500. With no breeding rights. If you want breeding rights there will be an extra fee.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cathy 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 Cathy 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 Cathy directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Initial potty training
Toys
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
AKC registration
Food & treats
Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cathy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hood River, OR
2265 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
2318 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Cathy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Cathy
Cathy has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Cathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
CW
Cathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Walls Hounds With Heart 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
CW
Cathy W.
Program update on 05 Oct. •
Mom
CW
Cathy W.
Program update on 14 Sept. •
Dad
Parent dogs
Lilly, mom
Basset Hound
About Lilly
Lilly is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy 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.
Celeste, mom
Basset Hound
About Celeste
Celeste is a female Basset Hound almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy 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.
Hurricane, dad
Basset Hound
About Hurricane
Hurricane is a very fun loving dogs. He let's my grandkids lay on him and do whatever they want with him.
Moebus, mom
Basset Hound
About Moebus
Moebus is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy 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.
Daisy Duke, mom
Basset Hound
About Daisy Duke
Daisy Duke is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy 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
The Walls Hounds With Heart 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.
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease, X-Linked, Basset Hound Type (XSCID), DNA Disease Panel, Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type
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).