Do I want a BEAGLE?
- Thread starter TheCoachZed
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Beagles are not “pets” as much as they are roommates. You don’t “train” a beagle you more or less come to mutual understanding with each other. Stubborn strong willed independent little bassards.
But if you learn to go with with quirks they are one of the best damn dogs you could ask for. Very loving loyal and affectionate dogs. Had our last one 16 years, the only thing he loved more then hunting bunnies was laying in front of the wood stove.
But if you learn to go with with quirks they are one of the best damn dogs you could ask for. Very loving loyal and affectionate dogs. Had our last one 16 years, the only thing he loved more then hunting bunnies was laying in front of the wood stove.
I dated a girl in high school who's family had two beagles. They had child locks on all of the cabinets in the house - upper and lower cabinets.
Some of the lower cabinets had multiples.
It was a f*cking gong show the amount of sh!t those two got into, but especially food driven.
I think they were just pets and not working dogs, but I vowed never to entertain the thought of getting one, or even a mixed breed that I though might contain some form of beagle.
- Location
- The Conservative part of Ontario
We had 2 beagles for 17 years. Wonderful dogs, they were mostly outside dogs.
They can be trained not to howl unnecessarily, at least we did. We used them for deer hunting. Be aware they can be hunting crazy, or rather, one of mine was. She would chase anything she could get to run from her. Deer, moose, bear, caribou, rabbit. I did eventually break her from squirrels though.
They are not a water dog, but once they learn to swim, they will do it on a hot day.
They can be a bit smelly.
They are driven by their noses and their guts. They will eat most anything, and if you don't both control their diet, and provide exercise they will balloon on you.
They can be trained not to howl unnecessarily, at least we did. We used them for deer hunting. Be aware they can be hunting crazy, or rather, one of mine was. She would chase anything she could get to run from her. Deer, moose, bear, caribou, rabbit. I did eventually break her from squirrels though.
They are not a water dog, but once they learn to swim, they will do it on a hot day.
They can be a bit smelly.
They are driven by their noses and their guts. They will eat most anything, and if you don't both control their diet, and provide exercise they will balloon on you.
- Location
- Peace River, Alberta
Been around beagles in SW Ontario growing up hunting bunnies. Wife wanted one of our own. 17 years of pure hell with that beagle. Never again. The black lab we have for the last twelve years will be dearly missed when it’s time.
I grew up are hounds. Beagles, Walkers, Bassetts and a blood hound named Ranger. My Dad coon hunted with them and ran deer with them in Southern Ontario.
Nice dogs but will NOT listen to you. Get a scent and they're gone. Nothing but a nose attached to legs.
I'd never have one as a pet.
Nice dogs but will NOT listen to you. Get a scent and they're gone. Nothing but a nose attached to legs.
I'd never have one as a pet.
That’s a question only you could answer, but seeing as you asked it here probably not if you need to be talked into it. First question to ask yourself are willing to put in the time to train it? I’ve had and trained 5 Labs in the last 40 years and they take a lot of work.
I have a female and honestly, when shes gone I probably wont get another. I've always loved beagles, but the amount of times I have had to go find her after she's dug or climbed out of the yard, the amount of household items she has destroyed, and unless you get a very well bred one you're looking at the possibilities of many health issues. Now, that all being said, I love my dog. She's amazing with kids, a little defensive around new dogs but does come around (never tries to hurt but definitely lets them know she's not interested). I did have her out in the bush once and with no training managed to track and flush a deer within minutes. She's also a great companion whether it be going for a drive or just laying on the couch. One big thing I noticed with her is she does not like to be alone or the only dog in the household. She was a menace before I got my Coonhound to keep her company. And, if we are home in any capacity, she despises being separated from us, even if there are other dogs with her. They are a lot of work, but if you put in the time training them young they can be amazing dogs
Do you have a picture of your dog you could post?
Ya ain't want a beagle, ya neeeeeed a beagle my friend! I got 4 of em 
the oldest is Louie he's 5 this year, my best friend in the whole wide world; he's a bed hog and could wake the dead with his snoring though. Great with my kids and the best and easiest buck hound I've ever trained. His girlfriend is 4 this year, she's a great deer hound as well but she chases em all she don't discriminate. She's great with the kids as well, she's the yappiest of the 4 though.
Then there's the brothers Bingo and McDonald aka "Mickey" (my 6 year old named them give the guy a break) all 4 dogs are big babies. Bingo eats everything, don't chew it he eats it; he runs deer though! Mickey, he's... Special. He likes to sit outside and stare at the sky for hours; nothin in the sky but he just stares up there and drools... He is also a buck hound like his dad, 1/64th of the brains his dad has, but if you hear Lou or Mickey comin it's got headgear.
Had beagles all my life and they always been the most family friendly dogs imaginable. They have a legendary amount of patience with small kids, always ready to play and they're just generally amusing to watch.
The downside of beagles. If they get out they're gonna run. Run what exactly? Either what you trained them for or if they haven't been trained it'll be the first critter with 4 legs.
They're more stubborn than you are I guarantee it. They are the most hard headed dog breed to walk the earth, once they make their mind up you're gonna be a real long while convincing them otherwise.
They have no fear and they'll fight to the death. This kinda ties into stubbornness but these little dogs won't stop once they actually get into it with another dog or animal. On the plus side they'll protect your kids with a ferocity you've never seen. I had to stop Lou from runnin across the road to attack a guy who yelled at his kid that looked like my boy. Lou was gonna chew that fella up.
the oldest is Louie he's 5 this year, my best friend in the whole wide world; he's a bed hog and could wake the dead with his snoring though. Great with my kids and the best and easiest buck hound I've ever trained. His girlfriend is 4 this year, she's a great deer hound as well but she chases em all she don't discriminate. She's great with the kids as well, she's the yappiest of the 4 though.Then there's the brothers Bingo and McDonald aka "Mickey" (my 6 year old named them give the guy a break) all 4 dogs are big babies. Bingo eats everything, don't chew it he eats it; he runs deer though! Mickey, he's... Special. He likes to sit outside and stare at the sky for hours; nothin in the sky but he just stares up there and drools... He is also a buck hound like his dad, 1/64th of the brains his dad has, but if you hear Lou or Mickey comin it's got headgear.
Had beagles all my life and they always been the most family friendly dogs imaginable. They have a legendary amount of patience with small kids, always ready to play and they're just generally amusing to watch.
The downside of beagles. If they get out they're gonna run. Run what exactly? Either what you trained them for or if they haven't been trained it'll be the first critter with 4 legs.
They're more stubborn than you are I guarantee it. They are the most hard headed dog breed to walk the earth, once they make their mind up you're gonna be a real long while convincing them otherwise.
They have no fear and they'll fight to the death. This kinda ties into stubbornness but these little dogs won't stop once they actually get into it with another dog or animal. On the plus side they'll protect your kids with a ferocity you've never seen. I had to stop Lou from runnin across the road to attack a guy who yelled at his kid that looked like my boy. Lou was gonna chew that fella up.
