I'm the breeder behind Rays Of Sunshine Bloodhounds located in Pelahatchie, MS. For the past 14 years we have been owned by 7 different Bloodhounds and fell in love with 3 litters of puppies. We were so impressed with our second litter we kept a black/tan female and named her Buttercup. I began training Buttercup at any early age in the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy program. Soon after she graduated, we started AKC Scent Work - where she truly shines! She earned many titles including Buried, Container, Interior, Exterior & level titles for Novice & Advanced. Buttercup got 1st place in many trials and amazed us with her powerful nose. She also enjoys being active earning the Fit Dog Bronze title last year and most recently achieving a Man Trailing title from the American Bloodhound Club. This latest accomplishment brings her total number of AKC titles to 18 including Canine Good Citizen Advanced & Urban, Trick Dog and Therapy Dog Novice after becoming a certified therapy dog this summer. She loves to make new friends with every therapy visit. We have also been in the conformation show ring where she earned Winners Bitch & Best of Opposite. Buttercup also passed recommended Parent Club health testing, receiving her CHIC at 2 years old. We love our Bloodhounds and continue to work hard expanding our program.
About Brenda & Chris
I love to train our Bloodhounds and watch their own personalities develop. I truly enjoy volunteering for pet therapy visits with Buttercup in my free time. This allows us to share how wonderful this breed is with others in our community.
What makes Brenda & Chris’s program special
We are a small bloodhound breeder. Our bloodhounds have their own temperature controlled sunroom built especially for them to share with us daily. We enjoy spending time with them and strive to improve our program with every litter.
Brenda & Chris is a member of 2 clubs
Mississippi State Kennel Club, American Bloodhound Club
Brenda & Chris’s certifications & recognitions
Your Litter A to Z, Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course (AKC), CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
Mercy
Female • Went Home Mar. 17, 2024
Bloodhound
Beauty
Female • Went Home Mar. 17, 2024
Bloodhound
Goodness
Female • Went Home Mar. 17, 2024
Bloodhound
Blessings
Female • Went Home Mar. 17, 2024
Bloodhound
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Brenda & Chris C.
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Teoc’s Elvis and Buttercup's litter
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Merry Christmas! Hoping for Buttercup’s puppies to be here in February. We will confirm pregnancy in a few weeks 🐾🐶
Teoc’s Elvis and Buttercup's litter
Brenda & Chris C.
We are so proud of Buttercup. She recently earned her Mantrailer title from the American Bloodhound Club.
Teoc’s Elvis and Buttercup's litter
Brenda & Chris 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,800 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
Brenda & Chris 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 Brenda & Chris 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 Brenda & Chris directly.
I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, and Various sounds.
All puppies are dewormed and receive age appropriate vaccinations from our vet before leaving for their forever homes.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Puppy Collar, Toy with Mom's Scent, Welcome Home bag, Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, and AKC Registration.
Brenda & Chris offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Brenda & Chris started breeding
In August of 2010 my Dad passed away suddenly at the age of 67 from heart problems. It was very unexpected and the deep pain of missing him had only begun when a friend from work mentioned her Dad was a Bloodhound breeder in Louisiana. A few weeks later that friend said her Dad was traveling to Mississippi and we could meet a female pup he had available. Little 10 week old Delilah was an unexpected blessing that changed our world forever. Rays Of Sunshine Bloodhounds had begun!
Brenda & Chris is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
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Brenda & Chris has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Brenda & Chris was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Brenda & Chris’s program includes three colors
Brenda & Chris’s Bloodhound puppies include red, liver and tan, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Rays Of Sunshine Bloodhounds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Bloodhound
Bloodhound
About Rio
Rio loves to swim! She is very active and enjoys long walks. We plan on breeding her this spring.
Bloodhound
About Buttercup
Buttercup passed recommended Parent Club health testing, receiving her CHIC at 2 years old. She has already earned 18 AKC titles including Scent Work for all 4 elements of Novice and Advanced, Canine Good Citizen Advanced & Urban, Trick Dog & FIT Dog. She passed the EECT with the American Bloodhound Club this spring and just earned her Man Trailing title. She has also been in the conformation show ring where she earned Winners Bitch & Best of Opposite. She recently earned her first therapy dog title after becoming a certified therapy dog this summer. She loves to make new friends with every therapy visit.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more
Bloodhound
About Wally
Wally is a male Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Brenda & Chris decided to make him part of their program. Brenda & Chris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more
Bloodhound
About Stella
Stella is a female Bloodhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brenda & Chris decided to make her part of their program. Brenda & Chris has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Bloodhound
Great level
Rays Of Sunshine 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.
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.
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Brenda & Chris to bring home their puppies.
Sara G.
Apr. 2024
I had such a wonderful experience with Rays of Sunshine Bloodhounds. Brenda Crain was there for all my questions. Both she and Chris are dedicated to the breed and it shows. I am so in love with my...
High energy
Energy level
Not allergy-friendly
Allergy
Moderate shedding
Shedding
Bloodhound
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.