Flessner Kennels

Flessner Kennels, bloodhounds, Saint Joseph, IL, is located in East Central Illinois near Champaign. This family-run kennel has been breeding bloodhounds for several years, and Bryan Flessner follows standards set by the Bloodhound Club of America, ensuring every adult dog completes hip, elbow, and eye evaluations before breeding.

Puppies are raised indoors as part of daily family routines with supervised outdoor runs on secure fencing. Early neurological stimulation and gentle handling develop social skills, while basic obedience introduction lays a foundation for future training. The kennel’s proximity to wooded trails allows young dogs to explore natural scents under careful supervision, promoting confidence and scenting aptitude.

Over time, some of their dogs have taken part in nose-work trials, reflecting the breed’s tracking heritage. Owner Bryan Flessner believes in matching pups to homes where their tracking instincts and affectionate natures find balance, a philosophy reflected in consistent positive feedback from families.