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Other Hunting => Hound Hunting => Topic started by: Goshawk on November 21, 2024, 10:48:30 AM

Title: Got Beagles?
Post by: Goshawk on November 21, 2024, 10:48:30 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: 300rum on November 21, 2024, 01:04:33 PM: 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!
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: Old Man8383 on November 21, 2024, 01:58:35 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: Goshawk on November 23, 2024, 06:15:12 PM: They look great, but I'm holding out for a female. Really appreciate the lead. Thank you.
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: Goshawk on December 27, 2024, 05:19:21 PM: Quote from: Goshawk on November 23, 2024, 06:15:12 PM
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.
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: Goshawk on February 23, 2025, 01:38:16 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: Machias on February 24, 2025, 11:51:25 AM: Awesome update. Snap and share some photos when you have time! We all love puppy photos and dogs working photos! :)
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: C-Money on February 24, 2025, 12:16:50 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: Rob on February 24, 2025, 07:23:58 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Got Beagles?
Post by: Remnar on February 24, 2025, 08:02:21 PM: 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!.... :rolleyes: :chuckle: