We're
Kevin and Kim Shupenia, owners of Jackpot Hounds
Atlanta
Journal-Constitution ran a story featuring
some of our comments about Beagles on Feb
24, 2008. The following is an excerpt:
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We've bred and shown our hounds in the conformation ring for about twenty years and specialize in three breeds: Beagles, Harriers and English Foxhounds. 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.
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Companions Call us at 770-513-7959 to place a deposit on a puppy and/or arrange a weekend visit. email: kevin@jackpotbgl.com Puppies - Beagles We are hoping to expect a litter late fall. Reservations are being taken now for our waiting list.. Older beagle pups available right now. Tommy & Gynda - a 16 month old male and female out of Albert and Maddie Puppies - Harriers NEW LITTER BORN AUGUST 28, 2011 New Litter! Magnum and Clover have 4 week old pups right now. Reservations for these pups are now being taken. You can see pictures of 4 week old pups by clicking here!. Contact kevin@jackpotbgl.com if you are interested. Companions Whether 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 email kevin@jackpotbgl.com to discuss adding a hound to your home.
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Aug 17th - Harrisburg - Strumpet! - New Ch. Jackpot Kingsbury Extraordinary Aug 17th - Harrisburg - Harriers - Chaching and Speedy pick up majors! July 30th - Greenville Kennel Club - Lara - New Ch. Jackpot's Somewhere My Love July 30th - Greenville Kennel Club - Gypsy - New Ch. Jackpot Kingsbury Exhibitionist Feb 10 - Atlanta Kennel Club - Lara Beagle and Carter Beagle pick up majors!!!! Oct 09 - Kennesaw shows in GA - congrats to GQ and Brinkley for finishing their Am Ch. Sept 09 CONGRATS to new American and Canadian Ch. Jackpot's Icons Command Performance owned by Sharron and Paul Manning of Kansas! Click here for picture of Diva finishing her Canadian Championship CONGRATULATIONS GQ and Lara! GQ for a BBE Group 1st and Lara for a major at her first show!
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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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