Our Lucky Penny - 2015 - OHeavens Otterhounds

Our Lucky Penny - January 2015

At this time, OHeavens made the decision to adjust the trajectory of our kennel when it came to the health and well-being of our lines. Calli from the Heavens Litter was paired with 'B&T's Cruizin' Just Hold Em Tight' AKA Lugnut, an outcross stud who was owned and bred by our very dear friend, Teri Goots, and was completely unrelated to any of our dogs.

Once again we found ourselves in a similar situation, silently waiting in the front office as a cesarian section brought another singlet into the world. She was given the puppy name 'Lindy' in honor of her first mom, Linda Spence, who we sadly lost to cancer. This litter took a village to accomplish, and we are forever grateful to Cheryl Pratley (Crickwood) who not only took Calli in after Linda's passing, but worked with us to ensure Linda's memory lived on.

'Lindy' was not small by any means and even at a week old we could clearly see she had what we affectionately call the 'West Virginia Attitude' from her human grandmother. The moment she found her voice she would let us know what for and we can confidently say that there is NO other hound like Penny!

We have been incredibly fortunate to be able to watch Penny grow up so close to home and have come to call her owner and her family close friends and a fellow Otterhound breeder! Penny is an AKC Grand Champion and UKC Champion as well as one of our most titled and versatile hounds with Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog, and Open Barn Hunt titles!