Should you get beagle puppies?

It’s a fact – beagle puppies are extremely adorable, cute and friendly. They’ll melt your heart instantly with those warm and innocent eyes. Their cheery demeanor, outgoing personalities and cuddliness, will have you sold the first time you set your eyes on them.

But wait! Before you take this merry little hound home, have you done your puppy justice of knowing more about the breed? Are you merely judging a book by its cover, without knowing the consequences?

Well, behind that sweet innocence is a fiercely active puppy. Hyperactive, as some would say, and potentially destructive too. Some beagle puppies can even be noisy, especially when left alone for extended periods of time. It’s true – beagle puppies CAN drive you up the wall.

The history of the Beagle

Beagles were bred as hound dogs, helping hunters sniff out rabbit trails. Thus, this descendant of Foxhounds and Harriers, has one of the most excellent sense of smell in the canine world. The long pendant ears of the beagle work extremely well to prevent the dog from being distracted by noises. This allows the beagle to concentrate fully on the trail he’s after.

How does this affect the temperament of beagles today?

With their hunting background, Beagles are no doubt active dogs. They need space around the home to run about in. Therefore, if you are living in a flat, apartment or condominium, then this breed is not for you. Due to their size and activity level, they need a garden or at least a medium size home to move around in.

What about beagle obedience?

Their excellent sniffing ability tends to get the better of them. They stop paying attention to you when they are hot on a trail. If your beagle escapes from your compound, it probably won’t return home on its own. You’ll have a hard and painful time searching for him.

In addition, their short attention spans make them less easy to train as compared to other breeds. However, this does not mean that they can’t be trained. Owners need to be patient, and willing to spend their time on dog training.

Being firm and starting training lessons from an early age are also plus points. In addition, some Beagles seem to have the ability to pay attention more than others, so you’ve really got to know how to interact with your beagle puppy. In the end, a well-trained Beagle is an excellent dog to have!

Companionship and attention

Beagle puppies are pack animals. They tend to get lonely if left alone for too long. However, they are loyal to their masters, although they are less likely to be clingy (unlike toy dogs or lap dogs). Their self-absorbed nature means they don’t want to be left out in any activity you are getting into.

It’s always a good idea to get two beagle puppies, especially when you no one’s at home most of the day. It’ll be fun though when you see them at each other’s necks to get your attention! At times, this can get really physical!

Beagle pranks

Now, this is the part where MOST people aren’t aware of.

Beagle puppies can be very destructive, although they grow out of this when they are about 2 years old. If you let them, they can chew almost ANYTHING. Let me list you the things Clifford has chewed or ripped:

• At least 10 pairs of shoes and slippers



• Wall paint



• Grass



• The metal grille



• Ripped out my car’s rubber bumper guard (about 5 feet long!)



• Ripped out car horn wires located near radiator, twice



• His favorite bone



• The garden spade



• My neighbor’s garden canvas



• The dog basket

To control this, I would strongly recommend that beagle puppy owners get a cage for their puppy. Otherwise, your puppy will probably wreck everything around your home!

Now, do you still want to get a beagle puppy?

If you look at all the stuff your beagle puppy has bitten, and still forgive and love him or her after that, then Yes! You should get a beagle puppy.

It takes a sense of humor to live with beagle puppies. Their pranks can be both destructive and amusing at the same time. In fact, Beagles have this ability to get away from being punished with their guilty and sorry looks!

Finally, getting a beagle puppy as a pet is a long term commitment. It’s always a great idea to talk to beagle owners and to understand them better, before you make a decision.

Most importantly, NEVER buy a beagle puppy as a present for a friend or a child. It wouldn’t be fair to the beagle puppy if its new owner decides to give it away later.

Click this Beagle FAQ for more information on the beagle!