A beagle question?

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Roddo1975

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I have been thinking about getting a beagle for some time, and am seriously considering getting one around Christmas time. It will be a present for my three year old daughter, as well as a hunting companion for me. I would like to know what is the best way to find a breader in the Pacific Northwest that has hunting beagles. I have just started looking and most of the sites I have found in the area talk about show dogs. I realize that show dogs can hunt too, but I would like one that may not be as "pretty", but will hunt game. I am asking because beagling is not as popular out hear as it is in the eastern states. Also, I have never bought a dog from a breeder/kennel, so how do I go about choosing a dog or breeder? I welcome any ideas and advice.

thank you

Rod
 
do a search for hunting dog rescues and check to see if there are any in your area. Lots of "rescued" dogs turn out to be excellent hunters.

Talk to show breeders some may know of hunting dogs breeders.

Meet with the owners/kennels and come with lots of questions (do some research) ask if the parents of the dog and check them out. Most good owners/breeders will "feel" you out, to see if will be a good owner to the dog.

Ask to see the dog or parent's in action...most will be proud to show off the dog or dogs.

Most good owners will be very select about breeding and not just "puppy mills"

If you do get a dog, have a vet do an exam on it before buying, the owner should have no problem with this.

If the dogs has papers check into them..a lot of good hunting dogs are in some kind of hunting or field registery.

And my last piece of advice make sure you and your family want the dog and can provide the dog with the necessary, shelter, food, medical attention, exercise and training!

Beagles are high energy and natural hunters, and some people (usually neighbors) aren't tolerate of them barking. Also a dog is only as good as his trainer...read, research, and run him! I've seen too many people who only unkennel their dogs at hunting season and expect them to preform like a seasoned dog!

just my 2 cents...enjoy one if you get one, hunting over a dog is a awesome thing!

-Drew
 
Here's my advice for what it's worth. I would recommend you get a stuffed beagle for your daughter at Christmas and the real one after Christmas. Too often puppies bought at Christmas get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays.If the pup is in the house, it isn't watched, has a couple of "Accidents" and is now a "pita and stupid". You will also have to unteach any bad things he has learned.
If you want a dog that is pleasant to be around, you have to give the pup a chance to do the right things. After the holidays you will have more time to focus on the pup.

Pups and 3 year olds are not always a good mix. pups are lacking manners and jump and scratch and generally play a little rough and tumble. # year olds use puppy ears and legs as handles and often get bit for their poor manners.

Buying from a breeder allows you to see both parents, check references and reputation, get health guarantees and have a pedigree. The pedigree may not help the dog hunt, but you will know what you may expect in the way of size, temperament and hunting skills. Not all thoroughbreds win a horse race, but very few Clydesdales ever win. Get the pup that's bred for the purpose you want. That doesn't mean that a beagle that is from other than hunting lines won't hunt. I raised beagles for years and the number that won't hunt is very small.

Some people get upset about the price of purebred dogs. It costs more to raise them than mutts. Spread the purchase price over the expected life of the dog and it is a bargain.

Beagles are great little dogs with lots of drive. They always seem to be full of the joy of life.
 
Roddo1975
right now we dont have any beagles for sale. i wish you werent so far from me. we have raised 3 litters from our beagles and have some real out standing beagles. it has been a real good cross. i plan on breeding them again. maybe this winter. i can get you all the refferncees that you would need from other people that have bought beagles from our cross. they have proven to have all the heart you need to go hunting. good tamperment. our male and female both are house trained and dont even know they are in the house.but when its time to go hunting they are all besness.our last litter we had a couple people back out on the pups at the last min. i put a add on the net.in a week i had 17 reponse from the add, i ended up selling the male pup to a young boy that lived omost 4 hours from me.his parents drove over and got the pup.i jst heard back from them a few weeks ago.and the pup is doing very well.this pup is a pet and probly wont be hunted much. i explained to the parents that these beagles are bred to hunt and hunt hard.if you are interested when we decide to bred we will work somthing out to get you the pup. let me know if you would like to talk to any one that has our pups.

Vargy

vargy11@hotmail.com
 
Roddo,
Try this guy,he's in So. Oregon I think and raises, hunts and sells Beagles. He also has Jagds and I have his site bookmarked on his Jagd page so just cruise around on his site and see his Beagles. I'm sure you will find his E-mail address somewhere in there .If you don't drop me a line at varmintbuster2@hotmail.com and I'll give you his phone #.
Ken
 
I bought my Beagle from a breeder in Palmer Alaska about 5 years ago. Unfortunately, since it's been several years, and I dont't recall the kennel name. However. if you were to locate any vets/pet shops etc., in the area, I'm sure they could could get it for you. Sorry, I know thats not a lot of help, but my Beagle has worn me out LOL. I hope you know what you're getting yourself into! They are a handful!!!

Oh, by the way. When my beagle sees a rabbit he looks the other way, but a moose.........yeooow

Good luck
 
There is a beagle club in the Corvallis Oregon area that puts on a youth rabbit hunt at the ODFW EE Wilson Widlife area. If you want I can do some checking around to see who would be the best person to contact. If you want to see the dogs run and talk to the owner you may be able to see who may have pups in the next 6 months. Knowing the parents are important.

My gradfather had beagles and when he picked a pup he would see which pup came to him to check things out. He also took some cloth with some scent and wrap it around a fishing weight and cast it out and reeled it in a straight line. Then he had the pups brought out and he coax the pups across the line at a right angle. Those pups with a good nose hit the line and followed it to the end. I am sure there are other things he looked for but I was just a kid at the time.
 
Check your area for local beagle clubs.When it come to hunting breeding is everything.Trust me on this one.I've been running beagles since I was a kid.Good Luck! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
Thanks for the help guys. I've been busy and away from the board for a couple weeks. I bought a puppy about three weeks ago from a guy in my wife's old home town. He and his son had went together and bought a pair from a kennel Illinois. The male is 15 inches and the female 14. The puppy (Snoopy) was nine weeks old when I got him and had already started running rabbits around the house, and yes I have my hands full already.

Thanks again,

Rod
 


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