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A house that can withstand all things first must start with a strong and solid foundation. In 1990 our strength came in the form of a awesome female we named "Ayla" aka AKC/UKC Ch Sandstone's Spirit Of Ayla. Ayla was regal, always the lady, a fearsome hunter and a lover of all things small. Her superior quality and style shines through in many of the present great dogs.

I cannot remember a time in my life when we didn't have dogs, but it wasn't until Stan and I met in 1985 that the quest for a B & T Coonhound began. We lived in Oklahoma and Stan worked for Harold Hines who hunted Walkers almost every night. Stan was convinced he wanted a hound of his own and I was just as convinced it had to be one that I could also show, which meant it had to be a Black & Tan so the search was on.

It took 3 years to find the right dogs for us, we wanted dual registered dogs from lines that were actively hunted AND shown in conformation - something we found very hard to find but we were finally directed to Sandstone Kennels in PA.

As most people do, we learned all the things not to do with a Coonhound with our first dog "Tucker". Then we were lucky enough to get a female out of the great Ch. Traverse Hill Gypsy Woman and the rest is history. Ayla was the start of a wonderful relationship and breeding program that has produced Southchase B&T's as we know them today. I hope you enjoy our website and check back often for updates on the dogs.

The way you deal with your coonhound’s slobber can perhaps be the most telling way of how you handle your everyday problems; after all he is your best friend.”

Thomas Jefferson

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Summer has surely arrived in Oklahoma, the dogs are enjoying the wading pools full of cool water and stocked with minnows! They are amazing in how they catch these little fish. The baby chicks are fully feathered and ready to be moved to the hen house. Won't be long before we are enjoying fresh eggs - looking forward to not buying them anymore! Our "Black Dog Cafe" is doing better than we ever expected in it's first year, Stan and I are fortunate to have met so many wonderful friends along the way.

We also have several dogs for sale, please check them out on the adoption/sale page.

Check out the fishing pictures and scroll down to see what Simon did on his Colorado vacation!

Hugs those wonderful hounds!!