Tuckers' Howling Hounds
- Dingess, WV
- Meetup available in Pittsburgh, PA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather T., the breeder behind Tuckers' Howling Hounds located in Dingess, WV. We raise our dogs/puppies in our home as a family. Our babies are vet checked & parents genetically tested & cleared parents to ensure a long healthy life w/ your baby! We look forward to helping you find the perfect pet only addition for your Family! We have 2 residences we travel between WV & FL.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
We've been breeding for over 20 years though we started breeding basset hounds for the past 5 yrs our daughter always wanted a basset we had & breed other hounds such as, Walkers through out the years but when we got our 1st Basset Hound she stole all of our hearts! So we decided to start sharing a breed with everyone else that had become so close to our hearts!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Sally
ReservedFemale
Lucy
ReservedFemale
Freida
ReservedFemale
Snoopy
ReservedMale
Pig Pen
ReservedMale
Charlie Brown
ReservedMale
Linus
ReservedMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All our babies are AKC registered, health tested parents, UTD on shots, dewormed, microchiped, health certificate & guarante, 30 days insurance, personalized bag w/ items to help w/ their transition. Our deposits are non refundable but if for some reason the dam doesn’t end up pregnant or their is not enough puppies produced of what gender, look or coloring you are looking for or if something happens & you need to wait we will happily move your deposit to another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dingess, WV
269 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Yeager Airport
227 miles away
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Meet in Pittsburgh, PA
165 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tuckers' Howling 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
Heather T.
Litter update on 30 Nov. •
Ranger and May-Belle's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 02 Nov. •Playing outside for the first time!❤️
Smoke and Annabelle's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 02 Nov. •Playing outside for the first time
Smoke and Marley's litter
Heather T.
Program update on 19 Oct. •…Marley & Gunsmoke’s Marvel Hero’s litter 4 wks old 1 girl (pink) & 2 boys (Orange & Blue) 👀for their family❤️
Heather T.
Litter update on 19 Oct. •…Annabelle & Gunsmokes Marvel Villans Litter 3.5 wks old 1 girl (pink) & 3 boys (Orange, Gray & Red) 👀for their family 🐾 First time in play yard and all ybey wanted to was sleep🤣
Smoke and Annabelle's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 01 Oct. •1 wk old 1 females & 5 males available
Smoke and Annabelle's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 01 Oct. •1 1/2 wks old 1 females & 4 males available
Smoke and Marley's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 10 Aug. •Playing outside with our new toys🐾
Huck and Lizzie's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 10 Aug. •Outside playtime
Bruno and Maizie-Mae's litter
Heather T.
Litter update on 26 July •
Huck and Lizzie's litter
Parent dogs
May-Belle, mom
Basset Hound
About May-Belle
May-Belle is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Excellent health testing
Lafora Disease (LD), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, +2 more.Ranger, dad
Basset Hound
About Ranger
Ranger is a male Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
Great health testing
Lafora Disease (LD), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type, +1 more.Smoke, dad
Basset Hound
About Smoke
Smoke is such a sweet loving boy! ❤️ He loves to go for walks on the mountains and play down by the creek! He has the sweetest disposition and gets along with all the other animals! He is 72% Euro & extremely rare in color being black & white.
Excellent health testing
Lafora Disease (LD), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, +2 more.Annabelle, mom
Basset Hound
About Annabelle
Annabelle is our stunning, rare black Basset. She is extremely gentle - natured. Shes so easy going and loves every puppy we have had like they are her own! We are super excited for her to welcome her own first litter!❤️
Marley, mom
Basset Hound
About Marley
Marley is a female Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Waco, dad
Basset Hound
About Waco
Waco is a male Basset Hound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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
Tuckers' Howling 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.
Brucellosis
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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease, X-Linked, Basset Hound Type (XSCID), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type, Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, DNA Disease 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 Heather to bring home their puppies.
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Beth S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We had such a positive experience with Tucker’s Howling Hounds. Heather was so responsive each time I reached out. We were able to meet her husband for pickup and are absolutely in love with our sweet Tatum! ❤️
Mya T.
Verified owner · June 2025
+4My twin sister and I had been looking into getting a basset hound for a few months before we ended up contacting Heather in April. She responded to me not even 5 minutes later and the rest is history. She gave weekly updates of the dogs and tried her best to update us even when she had personal events going on in life. She is so sweet and answered every question I had. We initially were going to get 1 hound but we actually ended up getting 2! Thank you so much Heather, if you’re ever planning on getting a basset hound, GO TO HEATHER!!!!
LWLaurie W.
Verified owner · June 2025
We are so happy with our new baby! We had a great experience with Heather! She was very responsive, gave updates and sent us pictures of our new puppy while we were waiting for her. Would highly recommend@
Greta K.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We absolutely love our Rainbow Dash from Tucker’s Howling Hounds. She is gorgeous and sweet, and well adjusted. She is a snuggle expert who loves playing with her new sisters when she’s not busy impersonating a melting ice cream sundae. We are beyond pleased with our experience in acquiring a puppy from THH. They maintain professionalism with a personal touch. When I first started my puppy search, I wasn’t open to acquiring a puppy via transport. However, when I saw Heather’s puppies and program on Good Dog, I knew I wanted one of her dogs. Heather is knowledgeable and responsive. Everything about the experience put me at ease, so we reserved our puppy and arranged to meet via ground transport. Best day ever. It’s very evident that Heather and her family spend quality time with their dogs and puppies. Both Heather and her husband were friendly and informative. You can tell that their dogs and pups receive quality care. They started her on potty training and you can tell she was handled quite a bit which makes it easier to care for her grooming needs. She even rests quietly in her playpen while we do housework.
Milagros G.
Verified owner · June 2025
I started communicating with Heather back in May when I decided to bring a new basset puppy home after I lost my late basset girl in January. It was the week before Mothers Day.. I saw Bella’s photo and immediately felt a connection. Texted Heather and within minutes and deposited the reservation. Heather posted multiple updates every week and brought so much reassurance in the process. She did the flight nanny coordinations and Bella arrived home (Puerto Rico!) today June 22nd. Thank you Heather and Good Dog for a seamless process. I felt secure and surrounded by professionals and a family.
maria i.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
We couldn’t be more grateful for our amazing experience with Heather as our breeder for Franklin, our beloved Basset Hound. From the very beginning, Heather was kind, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring her puppies went to loving homes. She kept us updated throughout the process, providing pictures, information, and support every step of the way. Franklin is the sweetest, healthiest pup, and it’s clear he came from a caring and responsible family. We highly recommend Heather to anyone looking for a wonderful, well-raised Basset Hound!
