BUT understanding the large amount of time that puppy training takes, selecting a puppy that is a good match for your situation,

proper socialization and correct training is the key to having a great family dog.

When looking up Beagle information I am sure you are a little confused. Some people say Beagles are “gentle, sweet, loyal and easy to train” while others state that they are “rebellious, mischievous and hard headed”. Both of which can be true and here is why. Not all Beagles puppies are the same. There are field lines, there are show lines and there are Back Yard Bred (BYB) lines. Each of these have their own general attributes.

• Field lines are bred for hunting and so they generally are higher in energy. They have good noses and they want to use them and explore, they have great problem solving ability and so escaping is a concern and they bark much more often with a loud baying bark. Normally field breeders do not do any health testing, their puppies are born outside in a coop and they are not usually aware of any issues with their line as it pertains to raising them as family companions. They are bred to hunt and that is all that is required.

• Show lines are bred to be pretty family companions. They have less energy, a lower desire to use their nose or chase prey and are more apt to stay with their owners. They have a quieter disposition, are not “barkers” and are much easier to train. Show puppies are born and raised in our home, they are well socialized and some training has already begun. We like dogs we can easily live with.

• Backyard Bred (BYB) lines are usually a mix of field, show and other BYB lines. They are whatever Beagles the breeder can purchase and breed together to make money. Sometimes they have health clearances, and sometime they are raised in the home, but they can have attributes that are all over the board. These can be a crap shoot as far as what you get.

Even with show lines not all puppies are the same, even within the same litter. There can be slight differences in the energy level, independence, dominance, train-ability and other factors.  This is why we evaluate all of our puppies before offering them to their new prospective families. Once a good match is made, the training process can begin to mold your puppy into a loving and well trained family pet. I provide articles on training, bonding and general problem solving as well as exercises to do with your new puppy and you can contact me at any time with any questions or concerns for the lifetime of your Beagle. 

I produce Beagle puppies that are loving, loyal and moderate in energy. They love kids, get along well with other dogs, are used to cats (we have two) are not overly vocal and are easy to train.