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Kennel Photo Gallery
Iroquois Hunt prides itself in having one of
the best hound programs in the United States.
Hound welfare is at the core of every decision
made regarding finances, nutrition and safety
in the hunt field. For example, Iroquois was
the first pack hunt to adopt the policy that
every hound must wear a tracking collar on hunt
days. Any hound that gets separated from the
pack, hurt or trapped by natural terrain can
be found quickly by the signal emitted from
their collar. Iroquois is the first hunt to
create a non-profit Hound Welfare Fund that
supports the retired hounds until the natural
processes of aging ends their life. Leading
by example, Iroquois hopes to continue finding
ways to improve the welfare of all hunting hounds
in America.
Hound Walk Photo Gallery
In the early summer, Iroquois staff walk out
hounds on foot in small groups, slowly mixing
puppies in with older hounds. This helps the
puppies learn commands and discipline as they
get more one-on-one attention. As they gain
confidence and understanding, more older hounds
are mixed in with them and the groups get bigger.
Hounds and puppies are loaded in the trailer
and taken to walk in big open cattle fields,
occasionally stopping to swim and cool off in
ponds or creeks. In mid-summer, hounds will
continue to be walked on foot, but whips will
come on horseback. This allows the puppies a
gentle introduction to horses.
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A Kentucky Tradition
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