Need-2-Know/Beagles

lookingforpuppy · 09-19-2005, 05:35 PM

I need any info that has to do with Beagles, not sites, personal people who know all about them

My questions-

Do they howl too much,if so how to contain it??

Are they good house dogs??

Do you reccomend them for someone who will have a family + other pets???

any beagle/previous owners please reply

Jamilupine · 09-20-2005, 10:59 AM

I am a new beagle owner, so the information I am providing is about my personal experiences in the past few months.

Howling - Lucy, so far, howls rarely and only when trying to get at something (usually the cat) that she can't have. I redirect and she stops.

House dogs - I live in a one bedroom apartment and she does fine. BUT, I take her out twice a day for at least 30 minutes of exercise, and realistically it's closer to an hour. Without the exercise she'd be a handfull.

Family/pets - Lucy LOVES children and people. She also LOVES to torment my cats. Right now she's still a puppy and chasing the cats is a game to her. I'm hoping she'll grow out of this. When she sees children she gets all excited to run up and say "hi"! Also, she's good with the other dogs that we play with.

Hope that helps some. My dog does not represent all beagles, and she is only 5 months old, so she has quite a bit of growing to do. All beagle owners I have ever met absolutley adore the breed. Good luck in making your decision!

Kade · 09-20-2005, 11:58 AM

Beagles are pack hounds and therefore very social and very vocal. They can definitely be trained to be a quieter dog, but if you are in close quarters with other families, or do not feel up to the challenge of training a dog to bark less, you may want to consider another breed. (They are common in shelters because most people go for their puppy-like appearance without taking that boundless energy into account.)

They are very sweet, active, and somewhat independent by nature of being hounds. You'll need a fenced yard because if they decide to trail something, they may follow it past their own familiar territory and end up lost.

If you have a high-energy household with active pets, kids, and adults, I think a beagle would be very happy with you! In my experience, they do not like to be left alone, and may turn to howling to let the world know this.

Jamilupine · 09-20-2005, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kade

In my experience, they do not like to be left alone, and may turn to howling to let the world know this.

I'm sure Kade has experience with beagles, so I just want to add my perspective to this comment based on my pup!

I've spoken with my neighbors before and they have not heard lucy crying when I'm gone (with exception of tonight when thunder scared her). I make sure she is well exercised and has a kong frozen with something interesting with her in the crate and she's okay with being left. Very excited when I come home of course!

Just my two cents!

Kade · 09-21-2005, 09:53 AM

Good point, Jami; I have not known a crated beagle who had howling problems. I should have specified that!

lookingforpuppy · 09-21-2005, 03:46 PM

This helps a whole lot, i have a lot of time on my hands so there is no doubt i couldn't train he or she, so i am thinking this is a breed for me

thanks

p.s. - any more info i might need to know before i buy

fireworksinjuly · 09-21-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookingforpuppy

p.s. - any more info i might need to know before i buy

where do you plan to get the puppy?
breeder? rescue? store?

do they health test?
temperment test?
have you met the parents?

lookingforpuppy · 09-24-2005, 05:15 PM

Planning on buying from a local, but good breeder....

Jamilupine · 09-24-2005, 08:04 PM

Awesome! Don't forget to post pictures of your baby!

Sheba · 09-25-2005, 05:32 PM

MOD EDIT. We have knowledgable Beagle folks here. Please stop advertsing for the other forum.

lilmztude2u · 09-25-2005, 08:31 PM

While beagles do howl, it is because there is something going on that they want you to know about. The easiest way to cure it is to get up and go see what it is they are howling at! They are seeking your approval. Beagles are in fact pack dogs. They do well with other dogs, usually more so when they haven't "established" a territory. Though not always the case, beagles tend to do better with animals there own size. You would be surprised at how brave they get towards bigger dogs. Beagles LOVE people. They quickly look to their owner as "top dog." The BIGGEST thing to remember with them is to NEVER, under ANY situation let them off of their leash in an unfenced outdoor area.
Beagles have a lot of energy that they need to get out, and need to have regular excersize. While they will do ok in a smaller home, or apartment, they will need to be taken outside for regular "freedom." Our beagle doesn't really bark when we leave. She will cry for a few minutes, but is always sound asleep in our bed when we return. Just remeber that the first few times you leave your beagle home alone, do it for short periods of time. Slowly work your way to longer time periods.
Also, remember, beagles can be stubborn puppies. They can be harder to train than other breeds. They are born to hunt, and often will ignore yoru commands until they have finished sniffing whatever it is they were sniffing. Beagles can do well crate trained, if this is done from an early age.
The most important thing to remeber is that beagles are VERY loyal animals...they will be the best friend you ever had!
I own a beagle, and work with beagle rescue, if you need anything, or have further questoins, let me know.

Jamilupine · 09-25-2005, 11:03 PM

I find that Lucy is quite easy to train actually due to her LOVE for food (which I've heard is a trait of the breed). However, I do agree that when she is sniffing something it is VERY difficult to get her attention in order to deliver a command....

lilmztude2u · 09-26-2005, 11:11 AM

The only problem that we have encountered with "treat" training a beagle, is that they can, sometimes, be so stubborn that they will only follow the command, for a treat. There are times when you will need them to "sit, stay or lay" without a treat at hand. Though they may do it, the look they get in their eyes when they find you are empty handed, can break your heart...LOL.
The most important thing I can tell you about beagles, and I mentioned this earlier, is to NEVER, EVER under ANY circumstance, let them off their leash if not in a fenced in area! I have seen adult beagles, very loyal beagles, catch scent of something, and be gone! It doesn't matter how much you trust your beagle, the fact is, beagles were bred to do something, and no matter how well you think you have trained them to not "hunt", they WILL!!! Beagles will chase something until they litteraly collapse. This means that they can get far away, quicker than they realize, and this is how most of them get lost.
I am under NO circumstances trying to convince anyone to not get a beagle. I love this breed, I would stand by them for anything...just want everyone to know that they do run...I have spent many days chasing mine, and well, it gets annoying...lol!!!

Jamilupine · 09-26-2005, 02:25 PM

And if you let them off in a fenced area - check for holes! Mine got through a hole once and out into the street! Very scarey. When she FINALLY looked up, she looked as if she didn't quite understand where she was. Luckily she came trouncing back to me quite happily...but it scared me to death.

lilmztude2u · 09-26-2005, 03:56 PM

And, if you have wooden gates, make sure the boards are not held together by other boards...as they will, and mine has, figured out how to climb the gate...she doesn't go out alone anymore! LOL.

09-19-2005, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
lookingforpuppy pimpin' ain't asy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Need-2-Know/Beagles I need any info that has to do with Beagles, not sites, personal people who know all about them My questions- Do they howl too much,if so how to contain it?? Are they good house dogs?? Do you reccomend them for someone who will have a family + other pets??? any beagle/previous owners please reply

09-20-2005, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamilupine We Graduated! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 547 Rep Power: 73	I am a new beagle owner, so the information I am providing is about my personal experiences in the past few months. Howling - Lucy, so far, howls rarely and only when trying to get at something (usually the cat) that she can't have. I redirect and she stops. House dogs - I live in a one bedroom apartment and she does fine. BUT, I take her out twice a day for at least 30 minutes of exercise, and realistically it's closer to an hour. Without the exercise she'd be a handfull. Family/pets - Lucy LOVES children and people. She also LOVES to torment my cats. Right now she's still a puppy and chasing the cats is a game to her. I'm hoping she'll grow out of this. When she sees children she gets all excited to run up and say "hi"! Also, she's good with the other dogs that we play with. Hope that helps some. My dog does not represent all beagles, and she is only 5 months old, so she has quite a bit of growing to do. All beagle owners I have ever met absolutley adore the breed. Good luck in making your decision!
	__________________ ~Jami

09-20-2005, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kade 9 months old?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 903 Rep Power: 89	Beagles are pack hounds and therefore very social and very vocal. They can definitely be trained to be a quieter dog, but if you are in close quarters with other families, or do not feel up to the challenge of training a dog to bark less, you may want to consider another breed. (They are common in shelters because most people go for their puppy-like appearance without taking that boundless energy into account.) They are very sweet, active, and somewhat independent by nature of being hounds. You'll need a fenced yard because if they decide to trail something, they may follow it past their own familiar territory and end up lost. If you have a high-energy household with active pets, kids, and adults, I think a beagle would be very happy with you! In my experience, they do not like to be left alone, and may turn to howling to let the world know this.
	__________________ "You come home, the dog throws itself at you. 'Where have you been? You've been so long. I missed you, missed you, missed you. I love you, love you, love you. What's in the bag? Something for me? Oh, let me lick your ear. Oh, let me chew your gloves. You're home!''' -- Pam Brown All About Winston

09-21-2005, 09:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kade 9 months old?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 903 Rep Power: 89	Good point, Jami; I have not known a crated beagle who had howling problems. I should have specified that!
	__________________ "You come home, the dog throws itself at you. 'Where have you been? You've been so long. I missed you, missed you, missed you. I love you, love you, love you. What's in the bag? Something for me? Oh, let me lick your ear. Oh, let me chew your gloves. You're home!''' -- Pam Brown All About Winston

09-24-2005, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jamilupine We Graduated! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 547 Rep Power: 73	Awesome! Don't forget to post pictures of your baby!
	__________________ ~Jami

09-21-2005, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
lookingforpuppy pimpin' ain't asy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	This helps a whole lot, i have a lot of time on my hands so there is no doubt i couldn't train he or she, so i am thinking this is a breed for me thanks p.s. - any more info i might need to know before i buy

09-24-2005, 05:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
lookingforpuppy pimpin' ain't asy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Planning on buying from a local, but good breeder....

09-25-2005, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sheba Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 57 Rep Power: 0	MOD EDIT. We have knowledgable Beagle folks here. Please stop advertsing for the other forum.
	Last edited by flyndog : 09-25-2005 at 08:34 PM.

09-25-2005, 08:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
lilmztude2u lilmztude2u Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Angola, IN Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	While beagles do howl, it is because there is something going on that they want you to know about. The easiest way to cure it is to get up and go see what it is they are howling at! They are seeking your approval. Beagles are in fact pack dogs. They do well with other dogs, usually more so when they haven't "established" a territory. Though not always the case, beagles tend to do better with animals there own size. You would be surprised at how brave they get towards bigger dogs. Beagles LOVE people. They quickly look to their owner as "top dog." The BIGGEST thing to remember with them is to NEVER, under ANY situation let them off of their leash in an unfenced outdoor area. Beagles have a lot of energy that they need to get out, and need to have regular excersize. While they will do ok in a smaller home, or apartment, they will need to be taken outside for regular "freedom." Our beagle doesn't really bark when we leave. She will cry for a few minutes, but is always sound asleep in our bed when we return. Just remeber that the first few times you leave your beagle home alone, do it for short periods of time. Slowly work your way to longer time periods. Also, remember, beagles can be stubborn puppies. They can be harder to train than other breeds. They are born to hunt, and often will ignore yoru commands until they have finished sniffing whatever it is they were sniffing. Beagles can do well crate trained, if this is done from an early age. The most important thing to remeber is that beagles are VERY loyal animals...they will be the best friend you ever had! I own a beagle, and work with beagle rescue, if you need anything, or have further questoins, let me know.

09-25-2005, 11:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jamilupine We Graduated! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 547 Rep Power: 73	I find that Lucy is quite easy to train actually due to her LOVE for food (which I've heard is a trait of the breed). However, I do agree that when she is sniffing something it is VERY difficult to get her attention in order to deliver a command....
	__________________ ~Jami

09-26-2005, 11:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
lilmztude2u lilmztude2u Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Angola, IN Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	The only problem that we have encountered with "treat" training a beagle, is that they can, sometimes, be so stubborn that they will only follow the command, for a treat. There are times when you will need them to "sit, stay or lay" without a treat at hand. Though they may do it, the look they get in their eyes when they find you are empty handed, can break your heart...LOL. The most important thing I can tell you about beagles, and I mentioned this earlier, is to NEVER, EVER under ANY circumstance, let them off their leash if not in a fenced in area! I have seen adult beagles, very loyal beagles, catch scent of something, and be gone! It doesn't matter how much you trust your beagle, the fact is, beagles were bred to do something, and no matter how well you think you have trained them to not "hunt", they WILL!!! Beagles will chase something until they litteraly collapse. This means that they can get far away, quicker than they realize, and this is how most of them get lost. I am under NO circumstances trying to convince anyone to not get a beagle. I love this breed, I would stand by them for anything...just want everyone to know that they do run...I have spent many days chasing mine, and well, it gets annoying...lol!!!

09-26-2005, 02:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jamilupine We Graduated! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 547 Rep Power: 73	And if you let them off in a fenced area - check for holes! Mine got through a hole once and out into the street! Very scarey. When she FINALLY looked up, she looked as if she didn't quite understand where she was. Luckily she came trouncing back to me quite happily...but it scared me to death.
	__________________ ~Jami

09-26-2005, 03:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
lilmztude2u lilmztude2u Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Angola, IN Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	And, if you have wooden gates, make sure the boards are not held together by other boards...as they will, and mine has, figured out how to climb the gate...she doesn't go out alone anymore! LOL.

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