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At SHB we strive to educate you, and train quality Basset hounds. We encourage you to reach out to us with anything basset hound related. "Hello! Talk soon!

Call or message any time! Welcome Basset Hound Addicts! We have the right Basset for you. We have puppies and young adults for adoption, so we have a new family member for every family. We have a 2 year health guarantee on our pups, they are paper trained/dog door trained and socialized! We have behavioral training available and also have dogs suited for therapy and service dogs. Give us a call today or fill out our New Family Member Application and I will call you shortly after! Dondi Polzin"

11/01/2026

Save the best for last, because Winnie just kicked open the door and invited herself to the party. 🎃

Meet our spicy, adventurous girl. Winnie is 7 weeks old, a rare brindle and white Basset, and she is full of love, full of life, and absolutely full of mischief. She's the one who has already explored every corner, tested every pumpkin, and is now asking what's next. Calm? Not a word in her vocabulary. This little spitfire is a good time on four paws, and the whole house gets brighter (and louder) when she's awake. Underneath all that sparkle is a heart so big it hardly fits in her little body.

Let's finish the night with a little Basset history. Bassets caught on in a big way in the late 1800s, when dog lovers in England and then in America fell for their droopy-eared charm and their remarkable stamina. These hounds can follow a trail for hours without tiring, and that same determination shows up at home. A Basset with a mission, whether it's a scent, a snack, or a new adventure, will not be talked out of it. Winnie has plenty of mission in her already.

Don't mistake the spice for anything but love, though. Bassets are devoted, funny, and wonderful with families, and the adventurous ones, like Winnie, tend to bring the most joy (and the best stories). She's the kind of girl who will wear you out on a walk, then curl up in your lap like she's been there forever. A family who loves to laugh and loves to explore would be a perfect match.

Winnie has been raised in our home with people and everyday family life, so she's confident, friendly, and ready for her next big adventure. She'll be ready to join her forever family after November 6th.

If your family is ready for a full-of-life girl with a whole lot of love, begin by telling us about yourselves on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Tell me in the comments, which of our nine Halloween babies stole your heart tonight? 🐾

11/01/2026

Don't worry, this Drac only bites into cuddles. 🧛

Meet Drac, our soft, quiet sweetheart of a boy. He's 7 weeks old and almost completely white with just a few tan spots, which is exactly why we call him our cuddle cloud. He doesn't bark for attention or barrel through the room. He just drifts over, leans into you, lets out a happy little sigh, and melts. Those pale blue eyes and that tiny spotted pink nose? Absolutely spellbinding. If this is what a vampire looks like, count us in.

Here's a fun Halloween fact for you. Dracula supposedly spends his days sleeping and comes alive at night, and Bassets have been known to run a very similar schedule. These hounds are champion nappers. They love a cozy spot, a warm blanket, and a long, deep snooze. That relaxed, easygoing rhythm is part of the breed, and it's one reason Bassets fit so well into busy family life. When the house gets noisy, they settle in. When the day winds down, they're ready to snuggle. Drac is already a pro at both.

He's the kind of boy who gently keeps the peace in a home. Quiet, affectionate, patient, and happiest when he's close to his people. Bassets don't ask for much. A warm lap, a soft bed, and someone to love them is all it takes for them to feel like the luckiest hound in the world.

Drac has been raised in our home with people and everyday family life, so he's calm, comfortable, and ready to love. He'll be ready to join his forever family after November 6th.

If your family has room for a gentle cuddle cloud, begin by telling us about yourselves on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Tell me in the comments, what's the coziest spot in your house for a Halloween-night snuggle? 🐾

11/01/2026

If sweetness were candy, Ericka would be the full-size bar. 🍬

Meet our thoughtful, kind young lady. Ericka is 7 weeks old, a smaller red and white girl, and she may be the gentlest soul in the whole Halloween lineup. She's the one who sits back and watches everything first, tilting that sweet head like she's thinking it all over. Then, once she's decided you're a friend (which takes about two seconds), she is ready to give kisses all day long. Seriously. All. Day. Long. No tricks, just treats, and the treat is her.

Now for a little Basset history to go with your candy corn. Don't let her smaller size fool you. Bassets are famous for having some of the heaviest bone structure for their height of almost any dog. That solid, sturdy frame is part of what makes them so steady and so gentle with little ones. They sit low, they move slowly, and they're built like tiny, loving tanks. Ericka may be on the petite side now, but she's got the same strong, sweet foundation as every hound before her.

That's exactly why Bassets are such wonderful family dogs. They're at eye level with kids, calm in a busy house, and never in a hurry to be anywhere other than right beside you. They're the ones who notice when you've had a rough day and quietly show up with a warm, wiggly cuddle. Ericka already has the instinct down perfectly.

She has been raised in our home with people and everyday family life, so she's comfortable, friendly, and ready to love her people. Ericka will be ready to join her forever family after November 6th.

If you've been hoping for a kind, cuddly girl with a heart full of kisses, begin by telling us about your family on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Tell me in the comments, how many kisses a day do you think Ericka would earn? 🐾

11/01/2026

The name is Wayne. Basset Wayne. 🕶️

This handsome fella is 7 weeks old, and he is as smooth as they come. Check out that profile. That rich, red coat. Those velvety ears. The calm, cool confidence of a boy who knows exactly how good he looks, and isn't going to make a big deal about it. While everyone else at the Halloween party is running around in costumes, Wayne just strolls in wearing his own tuxedo-level charm. Shaken, not stirred. Snuggled, not rushed.

Every great secret agent needs a great set of senses, and Wayne has a built-in gadget most spies would envy: that nose. People have around 5 million scent receptors. A Basset Hound has roughly 220 million. That means Wayne can tell who's been in the room, what's in your pocket, and whether you're hiding a treat behind your back, all before you've said a word. Nothing gets past this guy. He's the best detective on the case, and the case is usually "where did the snacks go?"

And behind all that suave style is a truly gentle soul. Bassets are loyal, warm, and wonderful family dogs who are happy to be right by your side, whether that's on a walk, on the couch, or supervising dinner prep like a very polite security detail. Smooth on the outside, a total sweetheart on the inside.

Wayne has been raised in our home with people and everyday family life, so he's relaxed, friendly, and ready for his next big mission. He'll be ready to join his forever family after November 6th.

If your family is ready for a boy with class, charm, and a little swagger, start by telling us about yourselves on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Tell me in the comments, what would Wayne's secret agent code name be? 🐾

11/01/2026

Every Halloween has one sneaky little witch who gets away with everything. This year, it's Wanda. 🕸️

Wanda is 7 weeks old, and she is truly one of a kind. Her white and brindle patches make her extraordinary and rare, the kind of coloring that makes people stop mid-scroll and say, "Wait, what is she?!" She's also a little sneaky and fiercely independent. She will quietly wander off to investigate the pumpkins while everyone else is looking the other way, then turn around with the most innocent face you've ever seen. Who, me? Never. 😏

That independent streak isn't an accident, and it's one of my favorite things about the breed. Bassets were developed to track scent by themselves, often out in front of the hunter, making their own decisions as they followed a trail. Nobody was telling them where to go. They had to think for themselves, and they still do. Wanda comes by her confident, "I've got this" attitude honestly. A Basset isn't being stubborn. She's being a scent hound with a mission. 🐾

The wonderful part is how that independence blends with their sweetness at home. Bassets are devoted, gentle family dogs who are happy to follow their nose all day, then curl up next to you at night as if they never left. A little patience and a lot of love go a long way, and you end up with a friend who is smart, funny, and endlessly entertaining.

Wanda has been raised in our home with people and everyday family life, so she's already comfortable, curious, and ready for adventure. She'll be ready to join her forever family after November 6th.

If your family is ready for an extraordinary girl with a little mischief in her heart, begin by telling us about yourselves on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Tell me in the comments, who's the sneakiest trick-or-treater at your house tonight? 🎃

11/01/2026

Some ghouls are scary. Martha is just unimpressed. 👻

Meet our big girl with the big heart and the frumpy 'tude. Martha is 7 weeks old, a gorgeous mahogany and white, and she has perfected the world's most dramatic look. Ears drooping, brow furrowed, eyes saying, "Excuse me, I did not agree to this photo shoot." Then you scratch behind those velvety ears and the grump melts away into pure, wiggly sweetness. She's a softie in a grumpy costume, and we're completely smitten.

Here's some Halloween-night pop culture for you. That famously droopy, world-weary Basset face has been a star for generations. Fred Basset has been a beloved comic strip hound for decades, and a very well-known American shoe brand has used a Basset as its mascot for years. Why? Because nobody wears a thoughtful, "I've seen it all" expression quite like a Basset. Martha could have been the poster girl. She's got the look down perfectly.

But don't let the frown fool you. Behind that serious face is one of the most loyal, gentle, easygoing companions there is. Bassets are famous for being patient with children, relaxed around visitors, and happiest curled up beside the people they love. They don't need a big fuss. They just want to be where you are. And if you can make a Basset laugh, or at least wag, you'll have a friend for life.

Martha has grown up right here in our home, surrounded by people, noises, and everyday family life, so she's confident and ready to love. She'll be ready to join her forever family after November 6th.

If your home has room for a big girl with a big heart (and a little bit of attitude), start by telling us about your family on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Tell me in the comments, who in your family has the best "frumpy face"? 🐾

11/01/2026

Meet the big, goofy, floppy softie who just wandered out of the pumpkin patch. 🎃

This is Griffin. He's 7 weeks old, white with brindle patches, and he is a BIG boy with an even bigger heart. Those ears are so long and floppy that he steps on them. Those paws are so oversized that he trips over them. And every single time, he gets right back up and looks around like the whole thing was part of the plan. Honestly, it's the best Halloween costume I've seen all night, and he isn't even wearing one.

Here's a little history to go with your candy. The story goes that Bassets first made their way to America as a gift. The Marquis de Lafayette, a French hero of the Revolution, is said to have sent a few of his hounds to George Washington, and these low, sturdy, gentle dogs charmed their way into American hearts from there. That's a long way to travel for a dog with legs this short! Griffin has the build for it. Those big paws and heavy bones were made for staying power, and he's the kind of boy who leans against your legs and just stays there, like a very warm, very wiggly sandbag.

That patient, steady nature is exactly why Bassets have become such wonderful family dogs. They're calm in a busy house, kind with kids, and happy to be right in the middle of whatever is going on. Trick-or-treaters at the door? Griffin would greet every single one of them like a long lost cousin.

He has been raised right here in our home with people, other dogs, and all the everyday sounds of family life, so he's confident, friendly, and ready to learn. Griffin will be ready to head home with his forever family after November 6th.

If your family could use a big goofy sweetheart, begin by telling us about yourselves on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Tell me in the comments, what would you name your Halloween candy stash if Griffin got to guard it? 🐾

10/31/2026

JOHNNY FOUND HIS FOREVER FAMILY IN UTAH! ♡

Every Halloween needs a joker, and ours is wearing a white and red coat with wrinkles for days. 🃏

This is Johnny. He's 7 weeks old, and he is the kind of guy who walks into a room and instantly turns it into a party. He is floppy from his ears to his toes, he tumbles over his own paws and then looks around like he meant to do that, and every single wrinkle on that sweet face seems to hold a little more love than the last. No tricks from this one. He is all treats, all heart.

Let's talk about those wrinkles, because they're not just adorable. Bassets were developed in France centuries ago to track scent through thick brush, and that loose, wrinkly skin has a job to do. The folds around the face and neck help hold scent close, and those long ears sweep it right up toward the nose. A Basset truly experiences the world through that nose. Johnny is already proving it. Put a blanket, a pumpkin, or a pair of socks in front of him and he investigates every inch like a tiny detective.

And here's the secret behind the clown personality. Bassets were bred to work alongside people, so they crave company. They are gentle, goofy, and wonderful with kids, and they have a way of making a house feel happier just by being in it. If your family loves to laugh, a Basset like Johnny will fit right in.

Johnny has been raised in our home with cats, plenty of hands, voices, and everyday life around him, so he's already learning how to be a good neighbor to all kinds of family members. He'll be ready to head to his forever family after November 6th, and I already know the family that gets him is going to be laughing for years.

If you'd like to meet your own little joker, start by telling us about your family on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Would you give this wrinkly face a spot on your couch tonight? 🐾

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the most bewitching little girl in the house! 🎃

Meet Mavis. She's 7 weeks old, a rare marble brindle, and she is the perfect mix of sassy and sweet. One minute she's giving me the side-eye like she runs the place (and honestly, she kind of does), and the next she's melting into my arms like I hung the moon. Tonight she's decided the pumpkins are her kingdom. Nobody asked her. She took the throne anyway.

Here's a little Halloween history for you. Bassets trace back to France, where monks at the Abbey of St. Hubert bred hounds with one job: follow a scent and never give up. "Bas" means "low" in French, and those short legs kept them close to the ground and right on the trail. Only the Bloodhound has a better nose. Those long, sweeping ears? They stir up scent from the ground and send it straight to that nose. Mavis is already practicing. Anything that smells like a treat is fair game.

But here's what I love most. Somewhere along the way, that determined little hunter turned into one of the best family dogs there is. Bassets are gentle, patient, and happiest when they're right in the middle of whatever you're doing. They're wonderful with kids, easygoing with other pets, and they will happily trade a long walk for a long cuddle on the couch. They aren't scary at all. Just a soft, wiggly, loving friend who thinks you're the most interesting person in the world.

Mavis has grown up inside our home with people, other dogs, and everyday family noise, so she's already learning to be confident and kind. She'll be ready to begin life with her forever family after November 6th.

If you've been dreaming of a Basset who brings the sass AND the snuggles, I'd love to get to know you. Tell us about your family on our New Family Member Application: https://studhoundbassets.com

Now tell me, would you hand out full sized treats to this face? 🐾

09/26/2026

BUZZ HAS FOUND HIS FOREVER FAMILY!

Meet Buzz. 🐾 16 weeks old, white with red spots, a gorgeous laced ear, and the most laid-back soul in the house.

He's been here longer than most, and honestly, he's only gotten better for it. Paper trained, dog door ready, fully socialized, and absolutely zero drama. Just pure lover boy energy all day long.

The right family is out there for him. Could be yours. Start a New Family Member Application at studhoundbassets.com

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1971 IL-75 East
Freeport, IL
61032

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Thursday	1pm - 10pm
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