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I was brought up on a farm, surrounded by animals and dogs. My parents bred Welsh Springer Spaniels back in those days, so naturally my first dogs were Springers. I trained and worked them, attending pheasant shoots. I went on to work at a hunting kennel with Foxhounds; this reignited a passion for hounds that was first sparked by my auntie\u2019s dog, Ralph\u2014a tremendous Basset Hound whose voice would make my tummy rumble as a child. Once I was in a position to do so, I purchased my first Basset Hound, Rolf. It was then I decided to learn the craft of showing. I enjoyed many years of showing with Rolf and friends\u2019 dogs, gaining experience predominantly in Whippets, Dachshunds and the odd Bloodhound, in fact any dog an owner would hand me.<\/p>\n
I eventually moved onto Beagles, as I felt they would match my son\u2019s energy levels. I was lucky enough to secure a puppy from the legendary Dialynne line\u2014Lilly (by Dialynne Peter Piper) \u2014very early on before his massive successes in the ring. From that moment, my love for Beagles grew, and I couldn’t imagine not having one in my home.<\/p>\n
The Dialynne line is beautifully bred by the Spavin family; they are true to type with fantastic temperaments. I wanted another Lilly (Dialynne Miss Marple), and her breeder kindly agreed to lift the endorsements and select a stud for her. We had our first litter in 2020. We continue to have one litter a year, with the unwavering support of my partner, Jared, my son William\u2014plus some friendly helpers and staff well-known to the dogs\u2014we provide 24\/7 care for our pups for the entirety of their time with us.<\/p>\n
Our Beagles are raised and kept strictly in the home, surrounded by adults and children.<\/p>\n
The Story Behind “Lilleagle”<\/strong><\/p>\n We started the kennel name Lilleagle as a mix of Lilly, illegal, and Beagle. The “illegal” bit is because Beagles are absolute thieves! You need a healthy sense of humour to live with this breed, so that humour went straight into our kennel name. You simply can’t take yourself too seriously when you have a Beagle. All bets are off!<\/p>\n Our Transition Into Elite Home Boarding<\/strong><\/p>\n Because our life revolves entirely around the care, structure, and happiness of hounds, expanding into licensed home boarding was a natural step. We realised that local dog owners were desperate to find a home environment managed by true canine professionals.<\/p>\n When your dog stays with us for day care or boarding, they aren’t just put in a kennel\u2014they join our family. They enjoy the exact same high standard of home comforts, routine, and secure paddock exercise that our own dogs receive.<\/p>\n Gold-Standard Licensing & Care<\/strong><\/p>\n We are proud to be a Five-Star Licensed Breeder and Boarder<\/strong>. We were also part of the Kennel Club Assured Breeders scheme. Following its closure, our mission remains unchanged: we aim to always operate well above the highest industry standards, executing what the Kennel Club now defines as \u201cBest Practice.\u201d<\/p>\n Whether we are raising the next generation of Lilleagle pups or looking after your beloved pet while you are away, our focus remains firmly on ensuring the dogs in our care are thriving, safe, and happy above all else.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I was brought up on a farm, surrounded by animals and dogs. My parents bred Welsh Springer Spaniels back in those days, so naturally my first dogs were Springers. I trained and worked them, attending pheasant shoots. I went on to work at a hunting kennel with Foxhounds; this reignited a passion for hounds that was first sparked by my auntie\u2019s dog, Ralph\u2014a tremendous Basset Hound whose voice would make my tummy rumble as a child. Once I was in a position to do so, I purchased my first Basset Hound, Rolf. It was then I decided to learn the craft of showing. I enjoyed many years of showing with Rolf and friends\u2019 dogs, gaining experience predominantly in Whippets, Dachshunds and the odd Bloodhound, in fact any dog an owner would hand me. I eventually moved onto Beagles, as I felt they would match my son\u2019s energy levels. I was lucky enough to secure a puppy from the legendary Dialynne line\u2014Lilly (by Dialynne Peter Piper) \u2014very early on before his massive successes in the ring. From that moment, my love for Beagles grew, and I couldn’t imagine not having one in my home. The Dialynne line is beautifully bred by the Spavin family; they are true to type with fantastic temperaments. I wanted another Lilly (Dialynne Miss Marple), and her breeder kindly agreed to lift the endorsements and select a stud for her. We had our first litter in 2020. We continue to have one litter a year, with the unwavering support of my partner, Jared, my son William\u2014plus some friendly helpers and staff well-known to the dogs\u2014we provide 24\/7 care for our pups for the entirety of their time with us. Our Beagles are raised and kept strictly in the home, surrounded by adults and children. The Story Behind “Lilleagle” We started the kennel name Lilleagle as a mix of Lilly, illegal, and Beagle. The “illegal” bit is because Beagles are absolute thieves! You need a healthy sense of humour to live with this breed, so that humour went straight into our kennel name. You simply can’t take yourself too seriously when you have a Beagle. All bets are off! Our Transition Into Elite Home Boarding Because our life revolves entirely around the care, structure, and happiness of hounds, expanding into licensed home boarding was a natural step. We realised that local dog owners were desperate to find a home environment managed by true canine professionals. When your dog stays with us for day care or boarding, they aren’t just put in a kennel\u2014they join our family. They enjoy the exact same high standard of home comforts, routine, and secure paddock exercise that our own dogs receive. Gold-Standard Licensing & Care We are proud to be a Five-Star Licensed Breeder and Boarder. We were also part of the Kennel Club Assured Breeders scheme. Following its closure, our mission remains unchanged: we aim to always operate well above the highest industry standards, executing what the Kennel Club now defines as \u201cBest Practice.\u201d Whether we are raising the next generation of Lilleagle pups or looking after your beloved pet while you are away, our focus remains firmly on ensuring the dogs in our care are thriving, safe, and happy above all else. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1811","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lilleagle.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8-300x300.png\")
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