Beagle Secrets - For Beagle Owners Or For Those Who Want One!
Beagle Breeders and Beagle Rescue Centers
Good Beagle breeders ensure the well being of their Beagles. Though making a profit motivates many breeders, the best also care for the breed they produce. The subject of this article is finding good Beagle breeders and learning how to avoid bad breeders.
A breeder is anyone who breeds animals. Purebred breeders mate specific breeds. Breeders want to be deemed reputable. Many maintain kennels where they house and care for their breed. Beagle breeders must be knowledgeable of Beagle information. The breed dates back to 19th century England. Beagles are thought to have descended from the “Harrier,” a medium sized English hound used for hunting. Beagles were officially registered as a breed with the American Kennel Club in 1885.
Beagles can have problems with their pendulous ears as moisture and bacteria can collect if the dog is not groomed regularly. Beagles also have a history of conditions such as cataracts, congenital heart conditions and degenerative spine disease. Because of the breed’s popularity, many are caged in puppy mills where they are forced to breed constantly. They are not socialized and resulting litters suffer due to the mother’s declining health. Over-breeding causes a degeneration of the gene pool
There are many ways to determine whether a breeder has a good or bad reputation. Word of mouth is one way. Another is to use common sense. Many Beagle breeders have entered the computer age and use the Web to advertise. If their website claims “next day puppies” or other similar nonsense, it is probably best to pass them by.
Good Beagle breeders know their breed’s potential genetic defects and have dogs screened for medical conditions and behavioral. They do not breed unhealthy or maladjusted Beagles. Reputable breeders have their own kennels and do not sell puppies to pet stores. A breeder should be involved with breed. They should be experts on Beagles and supportive of Beagle rescue, adoption and fostering. The best Beagle breeders have good references such as AKC, American Kennel Club. They will also refer buyers to other reputable breeders.
Research Beagle breeders thoroughly before choosing one to buy your Beagle from. A good place to start your research is the American Kennel Club’s website. Though the AKC cannot specifically endorse the breeders it lists, its subsidiary AKC Parent Clubs can recommend local breeders in each state. Contact phone numbers and other information for breeders are available on the AKC’s site.
Make sure to list specific questions before contacting the breeder. Also visit the facility or kennel if possible to make sure your potential Beagle has been raised in appropriate conditions. Does the breeder offer a warranty and/or return policy? Is medical documentation available? You may also want to ask about rescued Beagles. These are usually adult Beagles who have suffered trauma such as abandonment and neglect. They are less expensive but purebred, though complete lineage information may not be available.
You will be able to enjoy your Beagle for the next ten to fifteen years. Make sure he is a healthy Beagle raised appropriately by a reputable breeder.
Beagle breeders may have legitimate or illegitimate business practices. This article provides Beagle information and explains the difference between good and bad Beagle breeders.
A breeder is anyone who breeds animals. Purebred breeders mate specific breeds. Breeders want to be deemed reputable. Many maintain kennels where they house and care for their breed. Beagle breeders must be knowledgeable of Beagle information. The breed dates back to 19th century England. Beagles are thought to have descended from the “Harrier,” a medium sized English hound used for hunting. Beagles were officially registered as a breed with the American Kennel Club in 1885.
Beagles can have problems with their pendulous ears as moisture and bacteria can collect if the dog is not groomed regularly. Beagles also have a history of conditions such as cataracts, congenital heart conditions and degenerative spine disease. Because of the breed’s popularity, many are caged in puppy mills where they are forced to breed constantly. They are not socialized and resulting litters suffer due to the mother’s declining health. Over-breeding causes a degeneration of the gene pool
There are many ways to determine whether a breeder has a good or bad reputation. Word of mouth is one way. Another is to use common sense. Many Beagle breeders have entered the computer age and use the Web to advertise. If their website claims “next day puppies” or other similar nonsense, it is probably best to pass them by.
Good Beagle breeders know their breed’s potential genetic defects and have dogs screened for medical conditions and behavioral. They do not breed unhealthy or maladjusted Beagles. Reputable breeders have their own kennels and do not sell puppies to pet stores. A breeder should be involved with breed. They should be experts on Beagles and supportive of Beagle rescue, adoption and fostering. The best Beagle breeders have good references such as AKC, American Kennel Club. They will also refer buyers to other reputable breeders.
Research Beagle breeders thoroughly before choosing one to buy your Beagle from. A good place to start your research is the American Kennel Club’s website. Though the AKC cannot specifically endorse the breeders it lists, its subsidiary AKC Parent Clubs can recommend local breeders in each state. Contact phone numbers and other information for breeders are available on the AKC’s site.
Make sure to list specific questions before contacting the breeder. Also visit the facility or kennel if possible to make sure your potential Beagle has been raised in appropriate conditions. Does the breeder offer a warranty and/or return policy? Is medical documentation available? You may also want to ask about rescued Beagles. These are usually adult Beagles who have suffered trauma such as abandonment and neglect. They are less expensive but purebred, though complete lineage information may not be available.
You will be able to enjoy your Beagle for the next ten to fifteen years. Make sure he is a healthy Beagle raised appropriately by a reputable breeder.
Beagle breeders may have legitimate or illegitimate business practices. This article provides Beagle information and explains the difference between good and bad Beagle breeders.
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Permalink Reply by Danielle on -
Michelle Im impressed with how you keep up with this site. I love the information you put out there. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by BeaniesMum on -
We got our pup from a very good breeder (through chance more than anything else) and it's only now that I realise how lucky we were.
Our pup is of course gorgeous, but more importantly in a pet she's got a wonderful temperement. And the breeder is ALWAYS on hand if we need help or advice. I'm quite confident that if anything happened to us she'd make sure Beanie was well looked after.
Now Beanie loves company so a while back we thought we'd get a second Beagle as a playmate. I know all the advice says wait until the first one is adult and well trained, but we were quite happy to put in the work. Well, we took a 13 month old rescue home for the day to see how they'd get on and it really didn't work out. She was a lovely dog but the temprement wasn't quite right. From what the onwer told me I think she came from a puppy farm. We will be getting another pup when Beanie's older, but another welll bred one from a good breeder!
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