positives about beagles?

Question

We might get a miniature beagle puppy. I never imagined getting a beagle, but this dog seems very good-natured and the father of the owner even claims he's obedient. I've heard they're stubborn and noisy. Anything good about beagles?

Answer 1

I have a 13 inch or smaller Beagle and he is absolutely great! However you must be prepared for a lot of work. Their noses definitely get them in to A LOT of trouble. They are great with children and families and are tons of fun to have around. But be aware that someone promising you a miniature Beagle has NOT done their homework. Even if both parents are of the 13 inch or smaller variety they can still produce a 15 inch offspring. Do your research before you purchase! I personally knew exactly what I wanted in a puppy so I chose to purchase from a breeder as opposed to obtaining a rescue Beagle or adopting one from a shelter. If you are not planning to show your Beagle, and you are not concerned with wether or not is is purebred, then rescue or adoption are great options. Most dogs that are rescued or adopted have already been trained. And training with Beagles is VERY imortant. Beagles are definitely stubborn - well not really stubborn they just have a one track mind when they are following a scent, and they are VERY noisy. We were getting a few complaints about the barking during the day when he is in his kennel but the "parakeeting technique" worked nicely. From my experience I have found that if I make sure to walk him and give him plenty of playtime daily, he tends to be a lot more calm and easy to deal with. Make sure you enroll him in training classes (Petsmart has good ones) as they are a godsend. All of the techniques didn't work overnight but with a lot of persistence we definitely saw the difference. The golden rule with Beagles is a lot of love, a lot of patience and a lot of persistence and you will have a treasured family member. Good luck to you!

Answer 2

First, there is no such thing as a miniature beagle. They come in two sizes. 13 and 15 inches. Anything less than 10 inches tall is not to standard. It isn't a good breeding practice to breed for less than 10 inches, though there are some back yard breeders out there who are doing this. Be advised that those who are advertising "miniatures" generally cannot guarantee size and there are health problems when true dwarves are born (growth plate, heart, liver, kidney problems, ect.

Beagles have been bred to follow their noses. They should never be allowed off-leash unless they are in a fenced in area. They tend to be smart and food oriented. Capable of learning the basics, if they scent something, it goes out the window (hence, some say stubborn). They can be noisy if allowed.

I currently have a dwarf beagle (thankfully he's healthy) that is a migraine alert service dog. The training required to pass public access testing should show that with the proper human mindset, advanced training can be accomplished. I've also had other beagles that all passed basic obedience classes.

They are great dogs, if you are up to the challenge.

Answer 3

Well they've got great personalities but being the owner of a beagle mix I have to give you some warnings.

They will ignore you completely if they smell something interesting. There's a lot more power in those little beagle bodies than you think, so even if the dog is leashed you risk having your arm pulled off when he suddenly lunges. AND of course the dog could get lost.

Beagles love to eat. Any garbage or food left around will be gobbled up immediately, causing health problems.

Beagles almost always have separation anxiety. They were bred to work in packs, so when they're alone they get scared. They will howl, which may raise complaints from any neighbors.

They are rather stubborn dogs and are a little bit harder to train. We've had my dog for a year and he'll do his tricks like a charm if you've got some kind of food in your hand, but other than that he only knows how to sit. Even then he usually gets frustrated and gets up before you're done with him...

Answer 4

They are very pack minded.. so they love nothing more than to be with their people.. (although an enticing scent might catch their attention.. they'd rather do it with their person following) They are generally sweet and even tempered. The possibility of food is a great attention getter. They were bred to hunt, but mine is GREAT with other animals.. I actually watched him sitting nose to nose with a squirrel.. (he's also lived in a house with rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters.. etc.. all allowed to roam freely when we were home) He is great with kids.. (although, if kids are eating.. supervision is a great idea.. if they feel they can get away with it they may take the food from the kid.. )

Mine was found as a stray.. had almost no leash training when I got him.. and within weeks he was perfect on a leash.. (I can even rollerblade with him.. )

They are high energy.. training and exercise are the key to a great beagle.. mine acts up A LOT if he does not get his daily walks/runs.. (I even use a treadmill in the winter if the weather is too bad)

Answer 5

My husband owned beagles as a child. I have always heard that they make great family pets. However, they are hunters by nature and will pick up a sent and disappear for hours and may never returned. Before getting one make sure you will be able to confine him all the time and if you have a fenced in back yard make sure their is no way for him to get out. Because they are known escape artists and will get free to track their sent! Good luck!

Answer 6

well first of all you should get one at a shelter because a lot of pruebred beagles wind up there because some hunters just set them free for no freakin reasons. i hav a beagle that i saved from a street she is a pruebred so ya. she likes to take stuff a lot. she is also very playful i think ( i'm a vet) that she is like 5. But, my daughter and wife think that she is like 1 or 2. but she is VERY VERY playful she actes like she's a puppy.

Answer 7

They are the best out of all the breeds with their sence of smell