Beagle as a house pet

Beagles are stubborn, bark a lot, and if they get on a rabbit or squirrel scent they are locked in. Even if it runs across the road. That's why you see a lot get hit by cars.

They do pretty good as pets, but even ones not used for hunting still have that drive, so keep that in mind that they will follow their nose. On the other hand my rabbit beagles like to come in the house, ride the 4 wheeler, ride in the front seat of the truck, play fetch etc etc.

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Beagles are stubborn, bark a lot, and if they get on a rabbit or squirrel scent they are locked in. Even if it runs across the road. That's why you see a lot get hit by cars.

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Easy to love dogs, but dumb as posts.

I have a 2 year old female I am looking to give away. She is spayed and has all shots. The sooner the better. I am moving.

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Beagles are stubborn, bark a lot

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i hate me neighbors beagle, i told him he should think about bark collars and he laughed at me thinking i was joking.. he isn't gonna get them neutered either



i can't wait till i move or they die

The neighbors, or the dogs?

I had two Beagles growing up. They're great family dogs and are fantastic with kids. They do tend to howl a lot (like at the ice cream truck) and they'll like to dig under the fence to go follow their nose. They'll also be a bit difficult to housebreak but it's doable. I loved my Beagles; solid dogs all around.

We had a 13" growing up, awesome dog. We lived way out so he had plenty of room to roam around, with a collar of course. He was gun shy so never could hunt with him but that little bastard could run down a squirrel like a bawss. He liked to go out on the boat too. Never had trouble training him, but pretty short attention span, only barked if something was in the yard. Solid choice IMO, just make sure try get plenty of exercise.

I've owned a ton of beagles. Mostly as hunting dogs. What they say is true. These little frickers are absolutely driven to hunt. You don't have to do squat with them, they are hunting if they are breathing. And when they're not breathing, it's because they are barking. And when they're not barking, they're getting out of whatever enclosure you have them in. Either under it or over it.

I've seen beagles climb seven foot tall cyclone fences to escape and go hunting. They're cute dogs. But they are pure hound so they are stubborn as hell and what you want to do better line up with what he wants to do or you're gonna be adjusting your plan to accommodate his.

I love beagles. Nothing I'd rather hear than a pack on a rabbit. But I wouldn't own one as a pet. Not when you could have a BMC and get a much better family dog that will hunt also, has good manners, listens, doesn't bark for no reason, stays in his yard because he's protecting it and you, and generally is just way the hell better a pet.

I have a 3 year old male. He is the best dog I have ever had. He was house broken in no time