The Beagle Hound

While browsing the world wide web I came across a website that listed the 10 best suited dogs for house and family life. To my astonishment the Beagle was the no. 1 recommended pet for families.

Don’t get me wrong I love Beagles I think they are wonderful dogs. However, I would never recommend a Beagle to the generalized public.

Besides being sweet tempered, funny, good looking and great dogs, they do require a lot of patience and a strong leadership.

Don’t get a Beagle when you live in an apartment, unless you own it and you like to torture your neighbors.
The Beagle’s loud baying cry can be utterly annoying. I know people that got evicted because of their Beagle’s lust to “talk”.

Originally bred for hunting in the UK. The Beagle’s sense of smell is extraordinary. It’s so extraordinary that you run into danger of losing your Beagle while being on an off leash walk. Once the little guy picks up a scent, he is in his own little world tracking down the smell, forgetting everything and anyone around him. This is what I call a ‘one track mind’. There is a reason why the airport police, likes to use them for “screening” bags.

The extraordinary sense of smell is followed by their strong hunting instinct. Don’t be surprised when your Beagle is bringing you little gifts like fresh caught squirrels or dead mice. Hungry anyone?

The three most used sentences from Beagle owners are “he barks like this in the middle of the night”, “he comes when he wants to” & “he has a mind of his own”. Yes, they are stubborn, stubborn, stubborn those cute little creatures!

If you live in a rural area, with no neighbors, are strong willed and active the Beagle is the perfect dog for you.

My suggestion if you live in the city or work a lot or have neighbors but still want a Beagle…..
Spend time at the local dog park (there is always at least one Beagle). Get a kick out of the Beagle playing, sniffing and barking (the barking is only funny when you don’t own one yourself). It’s a great way to experience the fun stuff without the hassle at home!

I am happy to answer any questions relating to Beagles or other dog related questions! e-mail: k9@hollywoodonaleash.com

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