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We've bred and shown our Hounds in the conformation ring for about twenty years and specialize in two breeds: Beagles and Harriers. Ribbons, championships, movie stars, and best-in-shows have given us insights we're delighted to share. Enjoy the website! Click here to see photos of our state-of-the-art kennel, our pride and joy. We are now accepting deposits on Harrier puppies (due July 20th, 2009) Pups we decide not to show are available as pets at nine weeks old . Call us at 770-513-7959 to place a deposit on a puppy and/or arrange a weekend visit.
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Available Puppies and
Companions Chester the Beagle (1 yr old) has just come back to Jackpot - unfortunately two of his human packmates (Ages 3 and 5) developed severe allergies! Chester is Taylor and Cadence baby (born June 11, 2008), sweet and would love a good new home! Give us a call if you think he may fit your family. If you're interested in dogs who are already over the "busy and teething" stage and are ready to relax with you, or if you're interested in a baby puppy, read about puppies and young beagles. Then call us at 770-513-7959 or email kevin@jackpotbgl.com to discuss adding a hound to your home. View Extra's puppies - 6 week old harriers
Size & Color Recent Shows CONGRATULATIONS GQ and Lara! GQ for a BBE Group 1st and Lara for a major at her first show!
CONGRATS WINCHESTER!!! New Champion! Ch. Jackpot Kingbury Barely Legal 09/2008 (Click here for picture from April's national) CONGRATS TUCKER!!!! New Champion! Ch. Jackpot's Intermezzo 08/2008
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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.
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...) |
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