We’re excited about the future at Talbot Hill. In November, we’ll welcome our next litter just before Thanksgiving… Olive gave me a very nice litter of eight puppies in 2019 and Roubaix gave us a very nice litter out of Hanne earlier this year. Roubaix and Hanne’s son, Talbot Hill Matador North Star, “Martin”, was … More Upcoming Litters

Today’s post comes from guest contributor, Laura McNay Hiatt – Matador Beagles, owner of BISS GCH AGCH MACH14 Matador MG Lone Star, “Roubaix”, sire of of Hanne’s 2020 litter. Laura adds her perspective on height (see previous post) as it pertains to agility. As Carrie has already explained the difference in the two varieties of … More Measuring Up…In Agility

Today’s post is in response to a request from someone on my waiting list who asked recently about measuring beagles. Thank you for the writing prompt. In the US, beagles are shown in two varieties:  13” and 15”.  The development of the two varieties originated early in the twentieth century as the popularity of brace … More Measuring Up

She lies sleeping this afternoon, in the chair in which she was born. She came as a surprise to her mother, her firstborn, and after 90 minutes of working with her, calming her fears and easing the newborn Gilda into the world, Hanne welcomed her first puppy in the comfort of her favorite chair. Gilda … More Another Farewell

With nearly all of the puppies off to their new homes now, I’ve been asked by several people on my waiting list what their status is… Do I need to reapply in the fall? Where am I ranked on the list? I currently have approximately 30 families on my waiting list.  Some are ready as … More Waiting List

Early this morning, Martin and Sally (now “Luci”) departed for Texas with their new owner, Laura Hiatt (Matador Beagles).  Laura is the owner of Martin’s sire, Roubaix, and I’m excited about our future partnership as co-owners of these two beautiful puppies.  I’ve just received notice that they’ve landed in Houston and I await tales of … More Off To Texas!!

It’s been three weeks since my last blog post and much has happened in that time. My daughter and I continue to work at home but our work schedules keep us very busy and a dramatic change to my own schedule at the beginning of the month has caused us to adjust our lifestyle and … More June 2020 Update

Today I received genetic test kits in the mail for some of the puppies.  Genetic testing will help me make some final decisions about which puppies I might want to keep and which to place as pets.  Both Hanne and Roux have had genetic testing done and Roubaix has had extensive testing done.  Bayou Oaks … More Genetic Testing and Crate Training