The American Beagler Forum

Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with the hounds from Merle Crains kennel in illinois?I am thinking of contacting him to see what he has in the 14-15 inch class. Thanks

ive been in beagles 25 yrs about 15 yrs ago we went out and tried a few of his blue dogs out my buddy took home a female she solod a rabbit for 2 hrs i took home a pup out of war bonnet i believe he had a nail mark on his back so he sold him to me half price he was a natural and was started at 5mos soloing at 7 mos till someone stole him off the box so i had a good experience he has several strains i dont believe he registers akc anymore though ,eddy

The dogs that Merle sells now are not of the dogs that he sold years ago. War Bonnett never had pups. She was spayed at an early age accidently by a Vet when owned by Odie Seymore.

Don't know about that BJK? I know she was bred to Weedeater Rudy's JR. That cross produced Sunday Bonnett.....?????????

If you say so

When it come to Crain dogs bjk knows what he is talking about!

All I know is I used to run with War Bonnet when Terry Scharfenberger had her. I don't know if it was Terry or Larry Gallagher that bred her to JR. Terry owned both dogs at the time. There are dogs out of that cross though. I never knew Terry as a liar, but who knows. I do know for sure there is way too much drama with this bloodline!

I never seen a spayed bitch get pregnant. I won't doubt what you've seen but I know what I know. Good luck with your dogs.

Just ask Goose on here, I believe he owns Sunday Bonnet, she won the MI state hunt in champion class. Im'e sure he would know what she is out of