Bluegrass Bloodhounds

Raised by Judy B.

Certified Breeder of Bloodhounds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder
  • 100% response rate • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Bluegrass Bloodhounds located in Leitchfield, KY. We are a 30 acre family owned and operated training and breeding facility, located on the banks of Rough River in Central Kentucky. We produce high drive, problem-solving bloodhounds, available to domestic and international working homes and law enforcement.

Judy’s experience

  • About Judy

    My name is Judy Braun and I am the owner of Bluegrass Bloodhounds. We love this breed so much and believe they make the addition to any family. Our pups also provide amazing talents for law enforcement, due to their incredible gift of finding people who are lost or hiding.

  • What makes Judy’s program special

    Before a canine is admitted into the breeding program, it must illustrate proper temperament and confirmation (according to the American Kennel Club's breed standard), be a working dog and have health clearances.

Newborn & upcoming litters

Expected Bloodhounds from Judge and Rain

Due Feb. 2023. Ready Apr. 18, 2023

Expected Bloodhounds from Hades and Jewell

Due Mar. 2023. Ready May 10, 2023

Expected Bloodhounds from Judge and Rain

Due Feb. 2023

Ready Apr. 18, 2023

Expected Bloodhounds from Hades and Jewell

Due Mar. 2023

Ready May 10, 2023

Getting a puppy from Judy

Judy 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $1,500 - $2,500 and include a refundable deposit of $500.

Contract and health guarantee

Judy 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 Judy 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 Judy directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We potty train our puppies. They all go to working homes and our last litter all went to law enforcement. I utilize the following enrichment methods: We practice Puppy Culture, a program that conditions your puppy with early neurological stimulation and socializing techniques that reduce stress and fear for the development of a healthy, happy puppy, Socialized with Children, Basic Obedience Commands, odor imprinting , Man trailing , and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, and seen by a licensed veterinarian before going to their new homes.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Bluegrass Bloodhounds hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Judy offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Leitchfield, KY or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Judy

  • Why Judy started breeding

    Edna Miller was the victim of a missing person's case back in 2001. This is rural Kentucky, there should have been a plethora of tracking dogs. My husband and I took it upon ourselves to provide the service to the community. Ms. Miller's disappearance and resulting death from a lack of resources changed my life forever. It is in her memory that we dedicate our service to strive in bringing the legend back to the Bluegrass.

  • Judy has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Judy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Judy’s links

Judy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bluegrass Bloodhounds 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

Parent health testing

Bloodhound

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Bluegrass Bloodhounds 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 Bloodhounds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

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