Pamela Mutchek's Ibizan Hounds

What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We utilize Puppy Culture methods. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Puppy Culture.

Puppy health practices

All of our puppies are dewormed, vaccinated, microchipped, and receive a vet check.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Pamela Mutchek's Ibizan Hounds 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

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

Pick up your puppy in Benton, IL 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.

More about Pamela

  • Why Pamela started breeding

    Was actively breeding from 1999 and till 2021. I’ve retired and have 3 males collected and frozen.

  • Pamela has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Pamela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Pamela’s links

Parent health testing

Ibizan Hound

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Pamela Mutchek's Ibizan 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 Ibizan Hounds.

  • 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)

    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.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository

    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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