Got Beagles?

[Goshawk]

Just putting out the feelers for a female Beagle pup for pushing rabbits.  When I've posted on some Beagle facebook sites, I get the "How can you possible live with yourself? Forcing a young pup to chase rabbits for your own sick pleasure..." sort of messages.  Who knew I'd have to force a Beagle to chase a rabbit!  I'm in SW Washington State.  Thanks for reading.

[300rum]

Personally, I would head to Missouri or Arkansas and bring a pup back.  I haven't seen anyone chasing rabbits with beagles around here for years.  It sure is fun though! 

[Old Man8383]

Yes my son still has pups!   He even lives close by you. There's more hound hunters around than you might think, but they keep a low profile due to the animal rights folks harrassing.

They're 9 weeks old, only males, have all their puppy shots, and have been wormed.  The male was from NW Oregon and the female "Norma" is a product of his pack.

These dogs hunt, they're big, fast, hard charging and loud.  He hunts mostly Wa hare with them.

Message me for more informantion.

[Goshawk]

They look great, but I'm holding out for a female.  Really appreciate the lead. Thank you.

[Goshawk]

They look great, but I'm holding out for a female.  Really appreciate the lead. Thank you.

Well, shucks. No females, so who am I to turn down a young male pup priced right.  Due to the bargaining that goes on between spouses my Mrs. agreed to a male pup, knowing the marking that comes along with it, on the condition she gets to name him.  So, that's how I ended up with a beagle pup named "Wilbur".  My son's dog's named Melvin, so between the two it's only a matter of time before someone hears me calling "Wilber!" out in the woods and thinks I lot my Grandfather or Dad!  He's a great little guy, already sounding off on fresh bunny droppings. So as with all things hound and hunting, wish me luck in 2025.

[Goshawk]

Just an update for anyone following.
The new pup, hereby addressed as Wilbur was getting the hang of pushing rabbits at 4 months old.  Now at 5 months old, he's keeping up with our Jagdterrier cross.  Wilbur's excited bark sounds more like a dog screaming with excitement when the sent is fresh.  It's always great to get to work with a dog that has hunting in its DNA.  We should have many years ahead of us. 

[Machias]

Awesome update.  Snap and share some photos when you have time!  We all love puppy photos and dogs working photos! 

[C-Money]

Great update! Never seen a beagle that was forced to run rabbits. The bawl they make is music to my ears. So much fun seeing and listening to them work a rabbit around.

[Rob]

We had a beagle / Boston terrier mix.  She was just a house dog but she had the beagle scream-bark down pat!  And she ruled as alpha over the rest of our pack.

[Remnar]

25-30 years ago lots of beagle handlers around our area(cowlitz, lewis county). I remember going to trials they had down at Castle rock and helping catch dogs before they got too close to the trailer park/road. Never had any of my own. but had fun running them with friends.

Too many folks these days . Couldn't imagine it.Would be front page news!....