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The aim of this post is to print it off and give it to my brother and sister in law.

They live in a 3 bed terrace with a small courtyard and they want a puppy. They both work all day but my brother works near to home so will walk the dog at lunchtime.

They want a beagle. I have explained that they are not dogs to a) have on their own b) have in a town house or c) have without a garden.

The puppy they have looked at has been home bred as they brought a beagle and thought they'd 'have a go at breeding'. I've asked if they have looked at the pedigree of both dogs to ensure no interbreeding but they haven't. The mother was in the other room but it was 'difficult' to see it as they were weaning.

I have told them what I think - that they don't have the lifestyle for a dog yet but that it will come.

Please can I have your opinions. Can we please keep this nice as they will be reading it but I wanted experienced dog owners to pass on some advice.

Many thanks
 
Beagles are pack hounds and don't often do well alone. They are noisy and they are stubborn and headstrong, they are food obsessed and quite hard to train.
They like to run and once they get locked onto a scent, it is very hard to get their focus away from it.

An eight week old puppy needs more time than an hour at lunchtime, it takes weeks to toilet train, and also to socialise and create a bond with a puppy.

NEVER buy a puppy without seeing the mother, her condition, and how she and her puppies interact. A good breeder should be more than happy for you to have a look around and, no offence, would not want a puppy going to people with these circumstances.
It actually sounds like the mother of the puppy RubysGold wanted to buy.......locked in a smoky room.
 
Beagles are hard work!! They are hounds so will escape and go wandering at the drop of a hat, go deaf when on the scent of something and are consummate thiefs!! They are nice dogs but really do need a lot of excercise and work.
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I think they probably need to do some more research into the different breeds before they go with a cute puppy. That way they can find a dog that will fit in with their lifestyle better that they will enjoy having around.
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It actually sounds like the mother of the puppy RubysGold wanted to buy.......locked in a smoky room.

[/ QUOTE ] This pup was in Hampshire....be interested to know if it was the same area!
 
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"The man who has a dog lead in his hand, with no dog in sight, owns a beagle" Kennel Club

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Mother, you're not allowed to post as you've already told them what you think, as have I!
 
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The beagle I was going to get was in Yorkshire, so definitely a different dog.
I agree with everyone elses comments, I must be honest, I'm relieved I didn't get the beagle
 
From the Beagle Welfare Scheme website:
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A household where the whole family is out from morning to evening is quite unsuitable for a Beagle. They may be on the small side but they can do a prodigious amount of damage in a short space of time to furniture, floors and curtains.

A Beagle needs a home with a garden, which needs to be fenced with ‘Colditz’ in mind! Beagles can dig as well as jump, so five to six foot high fencing is recommended. They can squeeze through small spaces such as trellis work or wrought iron gates, so you’ll need to make sure you have the right sort of fencing as well as making sure it is high and deep enough.

Remember that your hound will need to be exercised for at least an hour each day and part of that time should, if possible, be free running in a safe area away from traffic or livestock. Never forget that the Beagle was bred to hunt, it is instinctive and will show up in its behaviour on walks.

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There was a beagle at the training class we took Barney to, and it even made Barney look well behaved - it was a complete sod!

There's no way I'd have one and I have my dog with me all day.
 
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When I say it made Barney look good, I should point out that Barney once carried a little old lady away on his back, knocked a lady over on the High Street, and pulled the dog trainer over and dragged him across the ground... and he STILL looked good next to this beagle...
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Well they've decided to ignore all advice (even though they asked for it). I think they know deep down that they're not right for a beagle (and maybe any type of dog) but hey ho. Told my parents that the more they shout at them (they are 'adults' after all) the more determined they'll be.

Here's hoping they see sense.
 
Never, ever accept not being able/allowed to meet the brood bitch unless she is dead! If they say she is acutely ill and in a vet's hospital, make sure you really believe it and then question if you really want to buy a puppy with such heredity.


If it is because she guards her puppies/is weaning whatever, demand to meet her outside the house/apartment.

If they still don't let you meet her, there is something with her that they want to hide, period. Surely this can't be the only litter of Beagle puppies on the market in UK within the nearest, let's say 6 months? If they really have to have a Beagle puppy, be responsible and try to buy a good quality Beagle puppy!
 
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That is the truest quote I have ever read
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...........these are one of the few breeds I have seen develop serious psychological issues when their needs are not met, including pacing, swaying , shadow chasing, agression towards temselves
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, I am always very sceptical to board these dogs and have already refused to take one back "a rareity for me" considering the dogs I deal with..........if u cannot offer a hell of alot of exercise, most of which the dog will spend head down, and u have patience with them bogging off and returning if they feel like it 3 hours later, don't get one.
 
Rosies mum was incredibly protective over her pups, but we were alllowed to see her with them, (we werent in the room with them) and then meet her away from the pups. We also spoke to several people who knew the mum and dad and who could vouch for their temperaments. The breeder had puppies booked up in advance (they were going to keep Rosie for themselves). We also met the dad.

I would NEVER have a beagle. Friend's beagle managed to break it's way through a door to the store room and eat it's way through carboard boxes to get to some green and black's chocolate (and ended up in the vets), got itself run over, and shamed itself in every dog class they took it to. It howled day and night, and dragged them around the streets like toys. It was soft as hell, but it was a little sh*t. Even at 2, it would jump on tables and steal things, it chewed all their furniture. They had it in a crate too, and employed one to one dog training. Even that didnt work. I think it's about six now, but it still hasnt calmed down. They had dogs before him, and i don't think they'd have another!
 
FLH - exactly what i tried to tell them. A £265 Beagle is that price for a reason.

Anyway, I told my parents to use reverse physcology (ie, go ahead, it's you're decision and your mess to clear up when it goes wrong) and they've decided against it.

Phew.
 
Thank heavens for that . Only just seen this thread but agree with everything in it. My old boss used to have a beagle and at least twice a week he was late in to work because the dog had run off on a walk and he couldn't get it back.
 
As i wrote on my post about my beagle, i'm pleased to hear they have decided against getting one. They need SO much excercise and stimulation and i couldn't even comprehend how someone could keep one without a decent sized garden ... IMO you need a farm to house a beagle!!
 
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