STUDS

Tuffy is one of those hounds that comes along once in a while. As breeders, we always strive to not only produce good dogs, we look to produce the excellent ones. Tuffy is one of the excellent ones. As true breeders, there is no greater sense of satisfaction than knowing you did right. His record in the field speaks for itself:

• He placed 2nd in the AKC Nat. Large Pack Championship, as a 2 year old.
• He then won this event 2 years in a row: as a 3 year old and as a 4 year old.
• He placed and won this prestigious event in Northern Michigan, in circumstances where the dogs can really stretch out and motor. Where the dog has to be in superior condition and where the dog has to built just right.
• He then went on the win in New Hampshire, where the running was tough, and only those dogs with good noses could shine. There weren't very many rabbits at this trial (some were caught by the very original pack) and Tuffy did what we know he can do. Run that line and disregard anything else.

Tuffy is a joy to have in the kennel. He is a real gentleman, in the tradition of Ft. Ch. Branko’s Jack of All Trades, Int. Ft. Ch Branko’s Lumberjack, Int. Ft. Ch. Branko’s Heli-Prop, Int. Ft. Ch. Branko’s Ali-Baba and Int. Ft. Ch. Branko’s Casanova ( litter mate brother to Tuffy’s sire, Phantom of the Opera). His pedigree on his dams’ side, reads like a “who is who”, and some of these bitches have never received the recognition they should have. Ft. Ch. Branko’s Pretty Freckles was a full 15 inch, blue tick female, who produced exceptional dogs. Anna’s Ann is legendary in her reproducing ability. So is Ft. Ch. Branko’s Collect-Call Girl. Tuffy's dam, Ft. Ch. Branko’s Poetry in Motion has champions to her name.

Tuffy's looks are that of the way a (working) beagle should look. His set of leg is exceptional, beautiful houndy head, deep chest, excellent spring of rib. His feet are close/tight, absolutely necessary for a running dog. His bite is perfect (scissor bite). Too many dogs wing out at the shoulder, not this boy! In the woods you know by the voice when Tuffy is in the woods! Primarily a deep, deep chop. When he was trialled in the Deep South, he won the McLin trophy for the “Mouth of the South”.

We would like to thank Joe Brzezinski and Terry McBride for handling Tuffy for us some of the time. Tuffy's pups are doing very well. Reference available.

• Stud fee is $400 USD (payable with breeding).
• All females must be tested negative for brucellosis.
• All females must be fully vaccinated and treated against fleas.