We're Kevin and Kim Shupenia — welcome to our website.

We've shown our own dogs in the conformation ring for almost twenty years and specialize in two Hound breeds: Beagles and Harriers. Our ribbons, championships, movie stars, and best-in-shows have given us insights we're delighted to share. Enjoy the website!

Over the past year we've built a state-of-the-art kennel that's our pride and joy. You can click here to see some photos.

Also, a puppy we breed for show who doesn’t meet show standards (frequently, this means they're too friendly and not assertive enough in the ring) becomes available as a pet, so we’ve included tips on becoming a puppy parent.

New Puppies Just Born

April 7, 2008 Congratulations Laurel! She's a champion Harrier who at 7 years old has just given birth to her second litter: she had seven puppies (2 boys, 5 girls). Mom and puppies all doing well. eBay is the father.
Click here for April photos    May 3 Photos

April 28, 2008 Congratulations Edelweiss!   She's a 13" Beagle and has just delivered a boy and a girl. Mom and pups are all doing well.

May 4, 2008 Congratulations Hotcakes!   She's a 15" Beagle and has just delivered a boy and a girl. Mom and pups are all doing well.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution ran a story featuring some of our comments about beagles on Feb 24, 2008. The following is an excerpt:

Uno, the award-winning beagle that snared best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 12, may have a lot of people thinking about bringing home their own little Snoopy. And while that's a great idea, be sure you know what you're getting if you decide to make a beagle part of the family.

"They're a good family dog, and a lot of dog in a small package' said Kevin Shupenia, who runs Jackpot Hounds kennels in Dacula with his wife, Kim. They show beagles and harriers. "But the downside is there's still thousands of years of instinct in them. You have to have a very secure yard; you can never allow them off leash. Those noses get them into all kinds of trouble!"

That's because beagles are scent hounds, and once they catch a scent, they're off, chasing that rabbit or squirrel, often to the dog's detriment. They often get lost or, worse, hit by cars, because they are oblivious when hunting, Beagles also are high energy dogs that are bred to be in packs, so they do wonderfully in a busy household, but do not do well alone.

"A lonely beagle will try to escape or will make lots of noise," Shupenia said. And if you watched Westminster, you know that means ‘baying' not just barking. "You can hear it for miles' said Lisa Peterson, an AKC spokeswoman. Not all your neighbors may he fond of the sound. Beagles, like best in show Uno, are scent hounds, and once on the scent they are single-minded. And although beagles have short hair, they're still a double-coated breed, which means they shed a lot. (more...)

Size & Color
Beagles are recognized in the US in two sizes, measured at the "withers" - under 13" and under 15". Any Beagle who measures over 15" at the wither cannot be shown at an AKC event. Both 13" and 15" beagles are born into the same litters.

Most of our pups are tri-colored: black, tan and white. You'll see a "red-and-white" beagle in our litter born last August (below) "Julius" is white and light, light tan.

Currently Available
We currently have puppies who are seven (7) months old available as companion pets (below). These are marvelous friends, but we have decided not to show them. If you're considering a puppy, read our information about puppies and young beagles. Then if you're interested, call us at 770-513-7959 or email kevin@jackpotbgl.com

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