geting a dog?

Question

i want to get a beagal but my friend says that they arnt good dogs and they always try to run away from the yard/house and he always hears negative things about them, i was wondering if it was true

Answer 1

Yeah they are true but every dog has his drawbacks. A lot of people love them and its the only dog they want. Try fostering one for a rescue see how it goes.

Answer 2

Breed Group: Hounds
Weight: 18-30 lbs
Height: 13 inches
Color(s): any true hound color (tricolor)
Coat: The Beagle has a hound type coat of medium length making grooming relatively easy for this breed. The hair should lie close to the body of the dog and should be hard, never soft or silky. The Beagle looks like a small English Foxhound. Beagles have a very sleek and shorthaired coat.
Overview: The Beagle was originally bred for hunting purposes and does remarkably well. Being a scent hound, this breed has the tendency to follow his nose and ignore anything and everything so obedience training at an early age is a must. The Beagle originated as a cross between the Harrier and many other hounds in England. This breed does best when hunting hare, pheasant, or quail.
Character: The Beagle is full of energy and does great in a family environment. They are very lively, active, and high energy making a wonderful childs companion given the proper socialization. This breed is alert and of even temperament and should never show signs of aggression or timidity. The Beagle can be very mischievous and very bold at times so proper precautions must be taken when training and/or socializing this fun loving breed.
Temperament: The Beagle is an all around happy dog that makes a wonderful companion for many different families. This breed adapts to many different environments and lifestyles, if not all. The Beagle is very eager to please, and is very intelligent however training must be consistent as this breed tends to lose interest and focus on something that catches his attention. This breed does extremely well with children, and can do exceptionally well with other pets if socialized properly.
Care: Beagles should require daily brushing to remove any dead or loose hair. A wipe down with a damp towel should suffice for the bathing aspect, however a rubber, wire, or hard bristled brush would work best for the brushing aspect. The ears of this breed should be cleaned on a regular basis, as this breed is prone to painful ears or ear infections. The nails of the Beagle should also be trimmed. This breed is an average shedder, which can be controlled with regular combing.
Training: The Beagle is very intelligent and very eager to please making him a wonderful student to work with. However, they do tend to lose interest fairly quickly as they are bound to pick up a scent and follow it. This is when obedience training definitely comes in handy. If properly trained, the Beagle should listen however, if not trained properly, ignoring is a big problem. Consistency and firm yet gentle handling is a must if this breed is to excel as they so desperately want to.
Activity: The Beagle is fairly active and loves long and vigorous walks, as they are the outdoorsy type. Considering they have a very strong hunting instinct, this breed should always be kept on a leash or in a fenced in yard as he is bound to run off if something catches his interest. Two long daily walks are recommended, as this breed seems to have great stamina and be somewhat tireless. The Beagle responds best in a home with a large yard.
Ownership: If you are looking for Beagle puppies for sale from reputable Beagle breeders or to adopt a Beagle from a Beagle rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Beagle puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Beagle puppies, dogs and puppies that make great pets.

Answer 3

Beagles are great dogs if trained properly. They are hyper dogs and they can be a little hard to train. They can also be stubborn. If you have dominence in the relationship they will learn to respect you. One simple way to do this would be sitting the dog down & essentially having a 'staring contest' with the dog. Don't look away until the dog has, this shows the dog who is the boss. It is simple and it does work. It worked on all of the dogs I have owned. As for the Beagle, beagles are great dogs.. but they are a lot of work!

Answer 4

beagles are amazing!! they are very playful and loving... of course, if depends on where you live, but beagles are appropriate for almost anywhere, especially an apartment. they are the cutest thing... if you are thinking about it, just look up some info about the breed on the American Kennel Club so you can learn a bit more about it before buying one. Don't get one from a pet shop though... pet shops use puppy mills which is the biggest form of animal cruelty. try and find an independent breader, not only will you not support puppy mills, but you might also get a good price

Answer 5

Beagles are energetic dogs and do need a lot of exercise. But they can be trained: My parents has one, and he's actually pretty good about staying quiet- except when someone comes up that he's not expecting.

Now, beagles can be excitable too. So keep that in mind when getting a dog.

Good luck!

Answer 6

I had a beagle growing up. He never ran away, was not aggressive, loved all us kids and learned things easily. With that being said, it could be because I had a dog of good parentage and loads of good luck. I've had other so-called "smart" dogs that was as stupid as a post and bite everything in sight, including me.

Answer 7

Beagles are great dogs. It is true that they tend to wander, but that is part of their breed standard.. what they were bred to do. If you don't want a dog that wanders, check out the breed information on different breeds and choose one that tends to stick closer to home. BUT if you have a fenced yard, your dog can't wander away... Right??

Answer 8

Beagles are wonderful dogs! They do tend to wander though. When you are getting a leash get one that goes around the chest and body, not the neck.

Answer 9

Not true they are very good dogs and listen very well that is why they are used as hunting dogs they are also very good with kids

Answer 10

That's not true, any dog can and will run away if they haven't been trained not too.

Make sure you start training him early and he'll be fine.