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Ok so I know this isn't horsey related but it wouldn't suprise me if one of you guys had experience....

Hubby and I are looking at adopting a Beagle from beagle welfare. Looking for one under 2.

We had our home check last night and the lady bought two of her dogs with her. They were completely bonkers and we kind of got the impression that if we had one we would have to watch it all the time or it would be into everything and wreck the house if we went out. Dog wouldn't be on own much but it is coming into a busy family environment.

Was it just the excitement of being in a new place or are they dogs with "special needs"

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They do have special needs, as you put it! Lovely dogs but so, so, naughty and cheeky and will be into everything. Can't be trusted for a minute (of course this is a generalisation and there are exceptions to everything, no doubt you will be bombarded by messages from people with perfectly behaved beagles!) Need lots of exercise (you do see quite a few obese ones!) and the hunting instict is very strong indeed! I love them but you need to be prepared for what you're taking on.
 
My friend has one, rescued also. She is absolutely adorable to look at (is a pocket beagle apparently!?) and friendly with other dogs/kids but seriously hard work. Very noisy, they can't leave her in the house even with their other two JRTs. Can't leave her in the car, can't shut her in a stable or she just barks and barks. She also does do disappearing acts. Said friend is a dog walker/trainer and vet nurse, and is still having some issues 'reschooling' her altho much better than when they got her! She was also VERY fat but isn't anymore.
She used to come one here not sure if she still does but you may get a response from her! But agree with amymay, ask in dogs forum.
 
I have a beagle, and I love him
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He is old now, he is 9 years old.

He went running with my dad every weekday morning for a run of 4 miles, although he doesnt run anymore as poor dogs cruciate ligaments went, but managable on painkillers.

Chester, my beagle, is the most loyal dog ive ever had, yes he does tend to get chubby but easily managed with diets and walks. We have an invisible fence system in where he roams our land but cant get out (wire runs round border of property transmitts signal to collar - like invisible electric fence) and he loves this!

Yes, he wasnt the easiest to train but is very food orientated lol! he sit, stays, lies down, comes on call and gives his paw
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he also knocks down a coke bottle when placed in front of him lol!
I would never let him off the lead though, too much temptation lol!
 
My friend has one, rescued at 14 months( seems to be the point when original owners cant take any more!!!) and he is as mad as a hatter. She has a farm so he has plenty of freedom and good long walks but he is like a rubber ball which bounces all the time and never gets tired.

He jumps on kitchen table, work tops, will jump out open windows. He has a very strong hunting instinct and when gets a scent will howl and bark and follow it, no matter what. You can hear him in the far off distance. Not such a problem for my friend as her dad has a huge farm so all the land they walk on is their own.

That said he is lovely dog. Very friendly with people and other animals. I personally couldn't cope with the selective hearing, and the over enthusiastic approach to life.
 
Depends a bit on breeding - i.e. how many generations of pet/show dog as opposed to hunting hound. A beagle is effectively a small foxhound (and anyone who knows foxhounds knows how boisterous, hard to discipline and wilful THEY can be!) When hunting, a beagle can easily do 20-30 miles in a day at speed - they DO need a LOT of exercise!
 
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