About Us

LE CHASSE PHILOSOPHY

MISSION

TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THIS VERY SPECIAL FRENCH SCENT HOUND.

BREEDING OBJECTIVES

• Highly selective for the benefit of the gene pool
• Breed for balance of type and health….not forfeiting one for the other.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Full disclosure to all with need to know.
• Respect for self, others and our dogs first and foremost.
• Dedicate oneself to learn from all who share this passion
• Recognize, relate, and accept without judgement that risk is an individual decision
• Rejoice in our differences for they broaden perspectives
• Lead by example
• Mentor those who seek to learn
• Give no time or energy to gossip, rumor and  demeaning of others
• Accept responsibility and accountability for decisions

OPERATING POLICY AND PROCEDURES

All breeding decisions have a long term impact on the breed and breeders.  Multiple factors shall be considered in these decisions.  Both parties to these decisions have an obligation to undertake due diligence of the phenotype and genotype of the prospective match weighing risks of health and type carefully.  LE CHASSE reserves the right to refuse a breeding where conflict with guiding principles exists between the parties.  Breeding shall be highly discriminating and selective for the benefit of the breed.