Pawmetto Hounds

Raised by Robyn J.

Certified Breeder of Basset Hounds

  • Preferred Breeder
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Pawmetto Hounds located in Columbia, SC.

Robyn’s experience

  • About Robyn

    We carefully select each breeding pair. We breed each litter with the help and guidance of a reproductive veterinarian. They follow all our dogs pregnancy from before conception .We start with a pre mating exam , the artificial mating, ultrasound, X-ray and delivery if needed. After the puppies birth all health services are also done by our veterinarian to make sure everything is done properly.

  • What makes Robyn’s program special

    Health is are top priority and it’s something we pride ourselves on. Our newborn puppies are raised in incubators with a completely controlled environment to give each puppy the absolute best start in life possible . They each see the vet at 2,4,6 and 9 weeks . They each have a minimum of 2 complete health exams and receive 2 series of puppy vaccines. Microchipped with Lifetime enrollment .

  • Robyn’s certifications & recognitions

    Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder

Puppies

Black Collar - Male

Available

Male • Ready Nov. 20, 2024

Basset Hound

Boy 4

Available

Male • Ready Mar. 6

Basset Hound

Boy 1

Available

Male • Ready Mar. 6

Basset Hound

Boy 2

Available

Male • Ready Mar. 6

Basset Hound

Girl 2

Available

Female • Ready Mar. 6

Basset Hound

Girl 1

Available

Female • Ready Mar. 6

Basset Hound

Girl 3

Available

Female • Ready Mar. 6

Basset Hound

Boy 5

Available

Male • Ready Mar. 6

Basset Hound

Boy 3

Available

Male • Ready Mar. 6

Basset Hound

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 20, 2024

Basset Hound

Lavender Collar - Female

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 20, 2024

Basset Hound

Girl 3

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 20, 2024

Basset Hound

Boy 2

Reserved

Male • Went Home Nov. 20, 2024

Basset Hound

Green Collar -Male

Reserved

Male • Went Home Nov. 20, 2024

Basset Hound

Yellow Collar - Female

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 20, 2024

Basset Hound

Orange collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 10, 2024

Basset Hound

Pink collar

Reserved

Female • Went Home Oct. 10, 2024

Basset Hound

Green

Reserved

Female • Went Home Oct. 10, 2024

Basset Hound

Blue collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 10, 2024

Basset Hound

Red collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 10, 2024

Basset Hound

White collar

Reserved

Male • Went Home Oct. 10, 2024

Basset Hound

Red Collar Puppy

Reserved

Female • Went Home Mar. 29, 2024

Basset Hound

Pink Collar

Reserved

Female • Went Home Mar. 29, 2024

Basset Hound

Blue collar puppy

Reserved

Female • Went Home Mar. 29, 2024

Basset Hound

Lime green collar puppy

Reserved

Male • Went Home Mar. 29, 2024

Basset Hound

Girl 2

Reserved

Female • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Girl 5

Reserved

Female • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Girl 4

Reserved

Female • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Girl 6

Reserved

Female • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 2

Reserved

Male • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 3

Reserved

Male • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Girl 3

Reserved

Female • Went Home Dec. 30, 2023

Basset Hound

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 9, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home Nov. 9, 2023

Basset Hound

Girl 3

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 9, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 2

Reserved

Male • Went Home Nov. 9, 2023

Basset Hound

Girl 2

Reserved

Female • Went Home Nov. 9, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 3

Reserved

Male • Went Home Nov. 9, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 7

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 6

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 5

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 2

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 3

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2023

Basset Hound

Boy 4

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2023

Basset Hound

Newborn & upcoming litters

Newborn Basset Hounds from Remington and Daisy

Born July 2023. Ready Sept. 14, 2023

Newborn Basset Hounds from Cash and Elsa

Born Sept. 2023. Ready Nov. 9, 2023

Newborn Basset Hounds from Cash and Sophie

Born Oct. 2023. Ready Dec. 30, 2023

Newborn Basset Hounds from Remington and Marleigh

Born Jan. 2024. Ready Mar. 29, 2024

Newborn Basset Hounds from Caius and Elsa

Born Sept. 2024. Ready Nov. 20, 2024

Newborn Basset Hounds from Remington and Sophie

Born Dec. 2024. Ready Mar. 6

Newborn Basset Hounds from Remington and Daisy

Born July 2023

Ready Sept. 14, 2023

Newborn Basset Hounds from Cash and Elsa

Born Sept. 2023

Ready Nov. 9, 2023

Newborn Basset Hounds from Cash and Sophie

Born Oct. 2023

Ready Dec. 30, 2023

Litter and program updates

Getting a puppy from Robyn

Robyn 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 $2,650 - $3,850 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“We price each litter individually depending on the breeding pair and their bloodlines. . You have to be approved to purchase from our program. Deposits are only sent in after …you’ve been 100% approved to purchase from our program and I’ve actually asked for you to send a deposit.”

Contract and health guarantee

Robyn 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 Robyn 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 Robyn directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Puppies are raised inside alongside our family and come home well adjusted to a home environment. We start ENS at 3 days old . We also use the combination of puppy culture and badass breeder program to help ensure our puppies are exposed to as many experiences as possible at a young age. We work hard so our puppies can leave our home with confidence, and are well rounded to make great family pets. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, playing dress up, Noises, handled daily introduced to sounds touch , early scent stimulation from days 3-16, Avidog, Texture stimulation, car riding , Noise desensitized , Various Surfaces , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Grooming Desensitization, Pee pad, Select friends and family, household pets, television, radio, appliances, scenarios in home for confidence building. , also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Bathing, grooming and nail trimming., Puppy Culture , Noises , Early Neurological Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming and Nail Care, Different Textures, Lots of loving and handling!, bathing, Puppy Temperament Evalulation, We start crate training, Pee Pad Intro, neural stimulation, Noise desensitization, Human Interactions , Potty pads,, Early Neonatal Stimulation, Puppy Culture , and Name recognition .

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Puppy health practices

All puppies go to the veterinarian for all health services. I take them at the following times- 2 weeks for the veterinarian to look over them and 1st deworming. 4 weeks - Veterinarian health exam, fecal test, deworming. 6 weeks - deworming, 1st vaccines and veterinarian health check, fecal test. 9 weeks - deworming, fecal test ,2nd vaccines and microchipped. .

Extras

We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, Registration, Welcome Home bag, Microchipped , Blanket with Mom's Scent, Blanket with Littermates Scent, Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Certificate of Health, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Toy with Littermates' Scent, Toy with Mom's Scent, Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Breed Club Registration, Bone, and AKC Registration.

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Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Columbia, SC 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 transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.

More about Robyn

  • Why Robyn started breeding

    I’ve always been a dog lover . After getting our 1st Basset Hound over 30 years ago, I absolutely fell in love with the breed. I 1st bred Basset Hounds from 1992-1997 . We stopped due to starting a family and having a special needs child . We decided to go back into breeding Basset Hounds in 2017 . I absolutely love raising each puppy and sharing my love of the breed with many amazing families.

  • Robyn is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Robyn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Robyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Robyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Pawmetto Hounds 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

Meet Robyn's parent dogs

All breeds

Basset Hound

Parent health testing

Basset Hound

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Pawmetto 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 Basset Hounds.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.

  • Brucellosis

    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.

  • DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Animal Genetics Panel, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Full Embark Panel, Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease, X-Linked, Basset Hound Type (XSCID), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Robyn to bring home their puppies.

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    Bob B.

    Dec. 2024

    Since having Bassets all my adult life This breeder is the tops thank you for such a good dog Max Bob Bunting

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    Tabitha R.

    Nov. 2024

    Robyn was a pleasure to work with. She was very thorough with the process and you can tell she really cares about her dogs and is knowledgeable about the breed. We had a great experience!

    Mary Ann W.

    Oct. 2024

    There are not enough positive words to describe working with Robyn of Pawmetto Hounds! ...

    Mary G.

    Oct. 2024

    Robyn was a pleasure to work with - professional, kind, knowledgeable and very caring about her dogs and their ultimate forever homes. Before I adopted my basset hound puppy Claude from Robyn, I had...

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