Triecap Mayor Ernest ~ Pet name ‘Ernest’
First time I met Patrice was 20 years ago when my partner and I had recently relocated home from Japan to England. Walking in our new neighbourhood in Letchworth Garden City with two beagles which we brought from Tokyo, she was also walking her beautiful beagles. With her love and knowledge of beagles, sincerity towards breeding this loving breed, we immediately fell in love with her and there was no question that we wanted her beagle when we decide to have another one someday. Now, Ernest is our third beagle from her, our everyday is joy and we won’t change this for anything.
Patrice’s dedication to making sure that her beagles went to the right owners and their understanding of what it takes to raise a beagle are tops in her field. She will not let her beagles go to just anyone, but she ensures that they are going to the right family. Then when the family meets Patrice’s criteria’s, she is there all the way from notification of an expectant arrival until delivery to the new family. Patrice provides information regarding what foods the puppy will need and gives advice at any hour to the new family when needed. She doesn’t stop when the puppy is handed over but continues to be a source of wealth of information needed in raising the new puppy. Not only providing bags of foods that the puppy has been eating until the hand over, she also places a little toy which was each puppy’s favourite. Such great love of her to each of them! Documentation which she gives us in a folder is immaculate – the Kennel Club registration, Microchip details, a calendar which shows worming/vaccination schedule, their weights gain record since born and much more.
I can highly recommend Triecap Beagles and Patrice as a forever friend.
Takeshi Grace
26th April 2024
Triecap Mayor Elvis ~ Pet name ‘Elvis’
Owning and raising a Beagle has been a lifelong dream of mine and after a few months of searching around in what felt like a mine field we were led to Triecap Beagles.
From the very first chat, Patrice was very open and candid about the breed and spoke about whether our lifestyle was right and if we had the time and energy. She provided me with lots of information to think about and with that we then awaited the arrival of Star and Alvin’s first litter.
The whole process was a lovely journey following along with Patrice, Star and the puppies’ little lives meeting them every few weeks. We were introduced to the rest of the Beagle team who are absolutely beautiful and have such lovely personalities this also gave us a really good insight into what we are getting ourselves into! on top of regular pup dates on social media.
During this time, we were given lots of advice from shopping lists to diet to behaviour and everything in between and even since coming home Patrice has been at the end of the phone when needed!
It is lovely to see how much Patrice cares about her Beagles and to her, the puppies were her own little babies rather than just a pound sign. She made sure we were the right people for the job and I will be forever grateful we had the honour of adopting little Elvis.
Because Elvis was raised in a home environment and all the daily goings on, he has settled in so well, and he is such a content little boy. We have been able to build on what was already started rather than starting from scratch on top of the stress of leaving litter mates, new people and a new home. This has made his transition a little easier and once we have been able to catch up on our sleep are looking forward to our adventures together.
1000% would recommend Triecap Beagles
Love from Sacha, Mike, and Elvis x
25th April 2024
Triecap Empress Apple ~ Pet name ‘Apple’
We first met Patrice over 8 years ago when we adopted Honey from her. We were so impressed with Honey that we were determined one day to have another beagle from Patrice, so when we found ourselves with a beagle shaped gap and discovered that Crystal, Honey’s great granddaughter, was expecting a litter, we were delighted.
Patrice has to be the perfect breeder. Nothing is too much trouble for her. The care her puppies receive is phenomenal, and it shows in their bright eyes, shining coats and wagging tails! She is quick to help and advise, and you leave with your puppy after several visits, thoroughly prepared!
I cannot overstate the exceptional temperament of Patrice’s hounds. They are prepared for their future – used to crates, for example, and time away from their mum. But more than that, they are just lovely hounds to have around. Our puppy Apple (Triecap Empress Apple) is confident, friendly, fun, quick to learn and very engaging. We are so pleased that we met Patrice, and have come to know her, and we are hoping to have another puppy from her in the next couple of years!!!
Thoroughly recommend Patrice and her hounds – we have been incredibly lucky to have met her!
Kitty Love ~ 22nd January 2023
Triecap Empress Agnes ~ Pet name ‘Agnes’
We were lucky enough to get our 2nd beagle from Triecap Beagles late last year.
Patrice, of Triecap Beagles has continued to support us magnificently with all things beagle. From our first beautiful dog to the latest beauty, items such as diet, overall health and a myriad of other beagle matters continue to be supported.
Subsequent to our first beautiful beagle we have been lucky enough to become good friends with Patrice and some other fine beagle owners of from the same litter.
We enjoy each other’s company and beagle updates and it’s been a real bonus of getting a Triecap Beagle. So, thanks Patrice for once again making a change to our lives for the better.
Cheers Martin & Sam ~ 16th January 2023
Triecap Emperor Aragon ~ Pet name ‘Otto ’
We have loved every moment of having Otto (Emperor Aragon) since we collected him from Patrice. Patrice was incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. She provided us with detailed information on our visits to educate us on his diet, health and happiness. Since we have had Otto we have been able to put into practice all of her tips which have been invaluable in helping him to settle in our home. We are so reassured that Patrice is always on the end of the phone and willing to help if we ever need it. We love Otto so much and we are very grateful to Patrice. Her line of beagles have a wonderful temperament and Otto is getting on very well with his Uncle Merlot (Count Casper, brother of Countess Crystal).
Beckie and Huw ~ 12th December 2022
Triecap Emperor Ace ~ Pet name ‘Buddy ’
Well I suppose you could call us ‘experienced Beagle owners’, as we now have 3 of them in total; 2 of the 3 have been Patrice’s Beagles! We collected Stanley (Triecap Duke Indiana) from Patrice’s 8 years ago and he has just been a whirlwind of fun, love and affection. There’s 7 years between Stanley and our elder Beagle, so when we heard Patrice was expecting another litter with her Bitch Crystal, we just knew the timing was perfect. Buddy (Triecap Emperor Ace) joined our pack in October and he is an utter delight. He loves both his big ‘brothers’ and has such a strong connection to Stanley, it’s like he knows they’re both Triecap. Patrice is our go to breeder for Beagles. She knows everything about them and is so thorough with the ownership process for her pups, we couldn’t ever imagine going to another breeder and receiving the same high standards. Patrice is passionate about her hounds and the welfare of her pups is paramount! We’ve known Patrice now for 8 years and she’s more than just the breeder of our gorgeous boys… she’s an integral part of our pack too! Xxx
Leanne & Ben Watkins-Gales ~ 19th November 2022
Triecap Baron Houdini ~ Pet name ‘Houdini’ new adventures.
Houdini is an absolute delight. We have had him for just over two weeks now and he has brought all the family so much happiness! Here are a few photos from the local walks we have been on over the last few days. Stay safe and well! Best wishes, Alissa and family
Alissa and family ~ 27th March 2020
Triecap Baroness Honeybee ~ Pet name ‘Bailey’ Looking forward to many adventures !
Before meeting the lovely Patrice and the wonderful hounds, we originally had been set to pick up a beagle puppy from another breeder. Unfortunately all didn’t go to plan and we both was so heart broken. Thankfully another reputable breeder, and friend of Patrices, told us to contact her as she may be able to help. After hearing what had happened, Patrice come to our rescue and offered us to come meet her and the gang so we can all get to know each other. We are thankful we went through that heart break because we would have never met Patrice if not. Immediately she reassured us and was supportive through the whole journey!
That first day we met her, we both immediately knew that she’s in the industry for the dogs not the money. Passion is everything and with Patrice you have an abundance!!
Highly recommended!!! We can’t say thank you enough. Thank you.
Melissa and Ryan ~ 29th December 2019
Triecap Baroness Hedlee ~ Pet name ‘Hedlee’ enjoying her new found home life
We have never owned a dog before and the decision was made 2 years ago that we would be getting a beagle, in due course we were lucky enough to find Patrice and the wait began.
The time passed with regular correspondence from Patrice and then the beagle induction/ instruction sessions began at Patrice’s home – all of which are priceless in terms of the passing on of Patrice’s unending knowledge, above all though you get to learn swiftly of Patrice’s pure love she has for all her lovely beagles.
We would have been lost without all this help but now we are lucky enough to have a happy & well-loved Baroness Hedlee in our home ( her naughty spot is well deserved though…)
A huge thanks to Patrice, We are sure some other breeders may do this as well as Patrice does, we just doubt it very much.
Thanks so much
Martin and Sam McMahon ~ 22nd December 2019
Triecap Baroness Honey – Pet Name ‘Maggie’ loves playing with the family.
Maggie (Honey) is our first family dog! We found Patrice through the Beagle Association and could not have been more happy with our choice. The care in which she took to guide us and tell us what to expect was second to none. Her wisdom and experience with these Beagles is an art. She was so reassuring to us and truly loves her puppies. The bible of Beagles she gave us when we were taking Maggie home has been invaluable.
Maggie has settled in perfectly with us, she loves our two teenage boys and we all love her. She loves playing fetch already and has endless energy until her ears droop and then she is ready for a sleep!
Patricia & Paul Biltcliffe ~ 14th December 2019
Triecap Baron Hugo ~ Pet Name ‘Hugo’ enjoying life with Izzy
I don’t have enough words of praise for Patrice who has won a well-earned reputation for being a breeder (of beagles) among breeders for many, many years.
We have known her for some 16 years now and feel privileged to have had two dogs from her over the past six years and, needless to say, they are beagles through and through in both looks and character.
Her dedication to the breed and pursuing high standards is well known. Perhaps not as well known are the exhaustive preparations she goes to in preparing would-be owners prior to handing over her prized pups. But even before this stage she strenuously vets potential owners to ensure they meet her exacting requirements for being a ‘beagle owner’.
The preparations include at least three face-to-face meetings, during which time future owners have to bring pencil and paper to jot down notes as she goes through the ‘dos and don’ts’ of having a beagle in the family. At the final meeting she tells us what food the pups have been eating and gives advice, saying that she is always on call, which is very comforting. Then, lastly, at collection time she provides a bag of the various foods to start off with. Very, very thoughtful for first-time dog owners. Not only that but also a dossier containing Kennel Club registration, microchip details, worming schedule, weight readings, and information on food (what they cannot eat, poisonous foods), caging, etc.
It is also reassuring to know that in the eventuality an owner can no longer look after one of her dogs, if really necessary she will take it back to rehome—indeed, owners are obliged to return to Patrice by written agreement. This is because, as a member of the The Beagle Clubs it is incumbent upon her to “actively assist with the re-homing of a Beagle, if the initial circumstances change or are found to be unsuitable” (General Code of Ethics).
It is without reservation that we recommend Patrice to anyone seeking a beagle puppy. They will be in the safe hands of a true professional all the way through the process.
Takeshi Grace & Bernard Grace – 25th November 2019
After previously owning a beagle, we did not consider any other breed. We contacted Patrice who instantly proved to be a fabulous breeder, with so much knowledge and love for her dogs. We had our previous beagle from a year old, so Patrice was very patient answering all the questions that we had. Merlot is a very happy, lively puppy with a beautiful temperament and we have loved welcoming him into our family. It is also very reassuring to know Patrice is only at the end of the phone should we have any further queries. We would highly recommend Patrice to anyone interested in getting a beagle! Many thanks.
Beckie James – 27th November 2017
Four and a half years after our previous beagle passed away, we knew we were ready for a new one. Having attended a beagle dog show and done a considerable amount of research into choosing a breeder, what to look for and what to beware of, we were thrilled when we found Patrice had a litter that fitted in with the dates when we could be ready for a new arrival. It was an enormous pleasure to meet Patrice and her hounds at our “interview” meeting which was very reassuring to us as well as, we hope, Patrice. We knew the puppies were going to be family pets through and through. The whole process of visiting and getting to know the routines, the advice and the preparation filled us with confidence that this would be a successful transition from breeder to family home. Patrice keeps the most immaculately clean home and kennel area for her hounds. Since Hank arrived, after a very smooth car ride home, he has been the most social puppy we have known, he loves to meet everybody, loves attention, loves meeting other dogs of all shapes and sizes and has no anxiety when doing so. He is very lively as we knew he would be and full of character. We have started puppy classes and despite being a beagle, the smallest and youngest dog in the class, he is getting on well. His lovely temperament is developing well with all the socialising we are doing, visits to our local town, walking through all the primary school children with their scooters, bikes and excitement, enthusiastic greetings from all sorts of people, he continues to be well behaved and copes very well. ~~ We would highly recommend Patrice as a breeder of beagles who are truly family members.
Tony and Diana Wheeker – 10th November 2017
‘We contacted Patrice in our hunt for a lemon & white male puppy, following the loss of our own lemon & white boy after 13 years. Patrice had one tan & white male puppy that had been reserved the previous day. We were gutted and knowing how disappointed we were, Patrice gave us some contacts to try and locate another one. The following day Patrice rang us back to advise that the puppy had come available and if we were still interested we could reserve him. We were thrilled and arranged to visit him. From the moment we arrived, Patrice made us very welcome and her love of beagles was obvious. We were introduced to the stunning puppies, mum and other relatives. Their temperaments, condition and environment were wonderful. Patrice was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a lot of very useful information. Even though we had been beagle owners for 13 years we learned a lot from Patrice. She made the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable and to top it all we were able to take ownership of our wonderful tan & white pup, Beanz! He is a little stunner and due to how he was looked after by Patrice made the long journey home with us and settled in straight away – he didn’t even cry on his first night home! We can’t believe our luck in finding Patrice (and obviously Beanz!) and would recommend her to anyone who was considering taking on a beagle.’
Wendy & Patrick Horne – 21st October 2017
“When we decided to look for a beagle puppy after our two older beagles sadly passed away we were very clear on what we were looking for in a breeder – namely someone who would take a great deal of care over where their puppies were going, and how they would be taken care of, ie a breeder who would ‘interview’ us. With Patrice we found this, and more! The care and consideration she takes of her dogs and her puppies is amazing, and her planning and administration proved to be meticulous. We were kept informed of the puppies progress on a weekly basis with photos and emails, and Patrice’s preparation for a smooth transition proved invaluable. The crate training was especially useful as our puppy adapted well to her new home and has slept though from the first night. She is a confident, happy pup who is unfazed by meeting new people, and is keen to explore! It is reassuring to know that Patrice is always happy to help with any queries we have, and should we decide to extend our beagle family we would not hesitate to approach Patrice again.”
Nikki Black – 20th October 2017
“Once we had decided a beagle was the dog for us, we started making enquiries with some breeders and in so doing contacted Patrice. Who invited us to visit her and the hounds, it was a great experience to meet someone with real passion, knowledge and honesty for the beagle breed. We had found the right breeder and decide to stay with Patrice and wait for a litter to arrive. Since the arrival of the litter and subsequent visits, the advice and guidance from Patrice has been first class and really helped prepare us for the arrival of Cotton. The quality provided by Patrice really shone out when we took Cotton to the vet, who stated that she had never seen a pup in such good condition and with high quality documentation from a breeder before. All we can say is that Patrice provides a service that puts you totally at ease and fills you full of confidence knowing that your pup will be a loving little beagle. Thank you, Patrice”.
Adrian & Beverley Jones – 14th October 2017
My wife and I came across Patrice and her website after a flurry of searching back in December and fell in love with the beautiful dogs that she has reared over the years. When I first spoke to her, Patrice’s warmth and love for the dogs came through in abundance. She cares and she wanted to make sure that we did too. That was really important for us, because it signalled that our puppy was starting life in a loving and happy home. Our instincts were proved to be correct, when we met Patrice in person. She is a lovely woman and it was immediately clear how well she was looking after the puppies, and indeed her own dogs. Patrice was knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful with all the questions that we had to ask. She was also very professional, when it came to the administrative aspects, which are very important too. We are very thankful for all these points, but most of all for bringing a wonderful, albeit very mischievous, dog into the world, who has already made a massive difference to our lives. Our Tinker is a joy, and we have much to be thankful to Patrice for that.
Tony Mattson & Elaine Humphreys and Tinker – 7th February 2015
When I found the Triecap Beagles webpage on the internet, I immediately felt a pang of excitement! The website was by far the best I had seen from any other breeder; it was professional, yet personal too. I felt drawn, and upon seeing a litter was due early November, I sent an email to enquire. After a few emails and phone calls, it wasn’t long before my husband and I were off to Hertfordshire to meet Patrice. It was immediately clear how passionate and protective Patrice is and her knowledge is second to none. Upon meeting Patrice, we realised it wasn’t just about us wanting a puppy, it was for Patrice to ensure we were a good fit; as individuals, as a family and if our house and lifestyle would accommodate a puppy. This was quite different from our expectations, however, made us realise this breeder was different from most, and we liked it. Patrice told us, “this isn’t about profit, it is ensuring the puppies go to loving, secure homes that are able to care for a puppy”. We found this statement refreshing in today’s world! Patrice’s knowledge is astonishing, and one thing that really impressed us is how quickly Toffee adapted to her new home. This is all down to Patrice and her wonderful techniques. We had been advised that the separation process from mum and the other pups would start before 8 weeks, and it was on our 3rd visit that we were able to see the puppies had their individual pens. They were all next to each other, but gaining their own independence and it worked wonderfully as Toffee’s first night with us went without a hitch, no crying, no howling, she went into her pen and was happy and settled. It was truly amazing and very different from stories we have heard from friends/relatives whose puppies howled all night in a new home! I could write so much about our experience with Patrice, but to sum it up, if you are looking for a Beagle, you have found the perfect breeder!Danielle, Lee, Oliver & Freya Newman (and of course, Toffee our gorgeous girl) –
Mr & Mrs Newman – 4th February 2015
Well, I suppose you could call us ‘experienced ‘ Beagle owners, as we have had our boy Archie for several years now. So when looking for another Beagle to add to our family of pets we wanted an experienced Beagle breeder…and along came Patrice! Patrice is truly a professional breeder and her ‘tell it like it is’ personality made us feel totally reassured that she knows about Beagles and not just her own…she knows Beagles…period! When looking for a puppy (in particular Beagle) there are numerous websites and advertisements ‘claiming’ they are Beagle breeders but don’t be fooled…!!! If you are in search of a Beagle puppy (and are fortunate enough to be reading this testimony) then look no further, this is the Breeder to use. We have our little man Stanley now and it was a delight to be able to see his development from the moment he was born through weekly updates, photographs and regular visits. Patrice welcomed my husband and I into her home, gave us lots of information and also offered support in our preparation of welcoming a new puppy into our home.
Triecap Beagles are beautiful dogs and Patrice……. well she’s just the ‘cherry on the cake’! 😉
Leanne & Ben Watkins – Gale – 30th January 2015 ….and…’Super’ Stan (woof, woof)
Patrice, thank you. I heard horror stories from other first time pup mums that I would face a puppy who would cry all night with separation anxiety. Not with your Triecap puppy, though, since you weaned the puppies nicely and crate trained too, which also many other first time puppy mums envy. You even trained me with each of our visits on the Dos and Don’ts which has made for a very happy family and puppy! We can’t thank you enough. Our newest addition, Muffin, has settled so nicely into our family and she is so very sweet natured and sociable too. Lucky us! Love, The Hope-Bells – Mrs & Mrs E Hope-Bell – 30th January 2015.
“Patrice is a very passionate and professional breeder. Our experience of getting Ted was so personal and informative. We were given all the information we needed to make sure that firstly, we were getting the right dog for us, and secondly making sure we had the best knowledge to care for our new puppy. It was great to see him from such a young age and to meet his family. Even after we got Ted home we always knew that Patrice was at the other end of the phone for any questions we had small or silly that they may be! We couldn’t be happier with our puppy. He has a brilliant temperament, personality and everyone comments on how beautiful he is. We have an amazing puppy from an amazing family and we couldn’t be happier!” Tina xx – Luke & Tina Edwards 26th January 2015.
We looked for a beagle breeder for 5 months before finding Patrice and Triecap. From the outset she was incredibly professional and passionate about her dogs. We felt that Patrice was assessing us as much as we were evaluating her at the initial meeting, because it is so important for Patrice to place her dogs with the right home. Her set-up in her home is perfect for the welfare and early socialisation of the puppies. This means that when our puppy came home she was used to a wide range of domestic noises, loved being in her crate and was already ahead with toilet training. Aside from the practical love, care and knowledge that Patrice provides before, during and after the purchase of the puppy, the quality of the dogs is a cut above other breeders. She has an established history of breeding quality dogs that achieve highly in the show and pet world. The markings of our puppy are fabulous and her head shape, to ear set is just what we were looking for. There are many other beagles in our local area, but you can tell a Triecap beagle, and people always comment on her. I would not hesitate to purchase from Patrice again and would highly recommend her to anyone. I’m just trying to convince my husband that we need a second one….before Patrice stops her dog breeding! – Dr Samantha Altendorff 7th September 2014
Dear Patrice,
Thank you very much for seeing us so quick on Sunday concerning adopting one of your lovely puppies. We all were very impressed with the very high standard of all the puppies and conditions, everywhere was spotless and a great place in the yard for the pack All the puppies looked beautiful we fell in love with them all, it was lovely to see Honey the mother. She still looked in great shape and looked a very pretty and a lovely beagle even after given birth to 7 puppies. We were all very nervous meeting you but you made us feel very welcome as soon as you opened the door. The way you told us all about your self and showed us your credentials and spent time going through the folder with all the information about the puppies was very impressive, enjoyable and very informative. Meeting the pack was fantastic and great fun. To see the father Prince Zaphar and the rest of the family Lord Oscar and Ruby and the rest of the pack was a real lovely experience. All your beagles are in such lovely condition with lovely markings all perfect Tri colour beagles with beautiful coats what we all noticed was the white was so lovely and white, You can see why they do so well at the shows. We have made a good choice of puppy, but more important we have made an excellent choice of breeder, some one who is very passionate on the care of all there beagles and not some one just to make money. Looking forward to our second visit and we will be bringing the girls next time they were very disappointed they missed out. The picture you sent of Honey and the puppies 7 days old was fab!!! Puppy will be going to a very caring and loving family home we can’t wait.
Thank you again for your time. All very excited for our next viewing.
Peter and the rest of the gang. Mr & Mrs P Coldham – 21st January 2014
‘Hi Patrice – We would like to say thank you to Patrice. Throughout the process of getting our puppy she was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional. She gave us endless good advice and made sure we had everything we needed for the best start in our puppies life. We were very happy that she wanted to also make absolutely sure that her puppies were going to good, safe, stable home as well. We would highly recommend her above any other breeder and would absolutely go back to her for another addition to our beagle household. Her excellent care of the puppies at an early age has shone through as our puppy settled in to her new home very easily, and is just the most adorable, intelligent and sweet natured dog we have ever met. Obviously we are highly biased, but many other people have said so too. Patrice is simply excellent, and a very wonderful person to deal with’. – Mr & Mrs D Delicata 25th July 2014
“He’s everything we hoped for” Mr & Mrs G Roberts May 1012
“Is a very social dog loves people and other dogs a lot” Mr & Mrs S Hart June 2012
“Is an absolute delight to have around” Miss M Netts September 2009
“Has the loveliest nature being really friendly with both people and other dogs and is full of life”
Mr K Montogue October 2009
“Has a wonderful temperament and gets so well with the Kids”
Mr D Shields October 2009