The following is my/our reference for QEPB and Amanda -

     

I want to share with you the positive experience that we had working with Rebecca VanMeter (QEPB) and Amanda Hogue, a breeder at Carousel Beagles in North Carolina.
I had been looking at pups on this website on and off for many years, waiting for the right pup at the right time.  Our family experienced several transitional life situations within a few years and we need to wait for the right time for adding new pup.
Initially I communicated our desires with Rebecca, and she worked with her breeders to find us the right pup.  We needed a small teacup, female...preferably tricolor.  She sent us pictures of a couple of pups that Amanda had...we chose a tricolor chocolate female, the smallest of the litter.
We were blessed to work with Amanda!  She kept us supplied with current photos and progress reports on our pup.  We communicated through email and online chats, as well as phone conversations.  Our updates from Amanda included details about weight, activities, nutrition, socialization...even cute stories about her interactions at Carousel Beagles. 
Our delivery was delayed a few days due to the development of our tiny little girl, but communication throughout was consistent.   Delivery day brought us our happy, healthy, precious little pup!   She arrived with all her paperwork completed and intact.  Amanda chose a traveling crate for her that could continue to be used as she grows - a good use of financial resources for her and for us. During her first days with us she transitioned quickly to her new home/family/environment...which can certainly be attributed to Amanda's handling as a breeder!
Abbey had her first trip to our Vet this afternoon, and the Vet was VERY impressed with Abbey, with the paperwork that Amanda had sent and the care she had received from her in NC.  The Vet mentioned in particular the 24 hour health check and the details that Amanda included in her paperwork. The Vet gave Abbey a complete check - she weighed in at 2 pounds, 6 ounces and got a clean bill of health.  She checked heart, eyes, ears, nose, mouth/teeth, knees (and hips)...all looked good.  We talked a bit about special care of tiny pups...most of which Amanda and I had already discussed. 
As we are spending time getting to know Abbey, we're reminded of all the stories that Amanda had been telling us...and seeing them for ourselves.  Our little pup was the tiniest of the litter, but her personality certainly compensates for her tiny stature.  It was obvious that Amanda and her family had spent time socializing Abbey!  On her first night with us we introduced Abbey to another QEPB, Sophie, that my son had received just a week early.  Sophie is 10 days older and several pounds larger than Abbey, and Sophie's personality is seemingly much more laid back.  It's been fun to watch them learning to interact together.  Of course pups are a lot of work, but they are SO MUCH fun! 
We couldn't be happier with our little Abbey, and my son couldn't be happier with his Sophie!  We love our pups and look forward to sharing our stories with QEPB as they grow.
I'm sending a few of the pictures that we have.
Thank you for everything!!
Joy Kelly