Three generations, one family farm.
Since 1962 in Trois-Rivières: a family story of Beagles, Basset Hounds, and a way of doing things we've never wanted to change.
It started with two Beagles, in 1962.
Lucien and Réjeanne Fontaine, our grandparents, already kept a few Beagles on their land in Pointe-du-Lac when a visiting veterinarian suggested they take it up seriously. Their dog Duchesse had a nose and a temperament you didn't see every day, he said. The first "official" litter was born the following year.
In the 1980s, their daughter Denise took over the farm and added a second breed: the Basset Hound, which she'd discovered at a dog show and fallen head over heels for — for a nose just as fine, but a temperament far more laid-back.
Today, Mathieu (Lucien and Réjeanne's grandson) and his partner Isabelle carry on raising the same two breeds, in the same house, with the same values. Sixty-four years later, litters are still born in the living room.
Two scent hounds, two personalities.
We don't diversify. Knowing two lines well beats skimming the surface of six.
Beagle
A small, energetic scent hound, curious and extremely sociable. An excellent nose, a devoted lover of food (so easy to motivate in training), wonderful with children and other dogs. A companion who keeps a puppy's enthusiasm well into adulthood.
Good to know: it's a vocal breed, known for its pack "baying." A fenced yard is strongly recommended — that nose sometimes makes them forget they have an owner.
Basset Hound
Long body, short legs, impossibly long ears, and a nose that rivals the Beagle's. A placid, affectionate and surprisingly stubborn temperament — this is a hunting breed built to follow a trail alone, without waiting for orders.
Good to know: that long spine and those short legs mean no jumping on and off furniture; weight management is essential to protect their back for life.
Both the Beagle and the Basset Hound descend from French and English scent-hound lines bred for nose-driven hunting. We never cross the two breeds together — every litter is purebred, with registration papers to back it up.
What we test for, and what we guarantee.
No breeding takes place before both parents have completed the screenings recommended for their breed. Certificates are handed to you directly — not summarized, not "available on request."
Spine and hips
Orthopedic exam on both parents before breeding — especially important for our Basset Hounds.
Heart, eyes and ears
Annual cardiac, ophthalmologic and ear exam by a veterinarian — essential with ears this long.
Genetic panel
DNA testing for known hereditary conditions in each breed, to avoid pairing two carriers.
Two-year guarantee against serious hereditary conditions, provided in writing. Replacement or refund, your choice.
Come see for yourself before deciding.
We welcome families by appointment, even without a firm plan yet. You'll see where the puppies are born, meet the parents, and ask the questions that matter.
One piece of advice, even if you don't adopt from us: be wary of a breeder who offers to meet in a parking lot or refuses to show you the mother. It's the most reliable red flag there is.