The American Beagler Forum

I run UKC so I'm no AKC seasoned trialer but seems judges have alot of power to pick dogs they like over actual best dog. The rules I've read are kinda vague in some ways and can be used toward a preferance of judges. I don't understand why in any trial a dog would be put onto the scent line tho. Ea...

Why do judges pick up dogs that hunt "too" hard at trials? I've heard them say that's not the way a beagle should run a rabbit etc etc. I run UKC trials myself. I've seen dogs dual reg where owner does well in UKC format with a really nice dog then he'll say how his dog gets picked up fast in AKC fo...

If dog box is on the ground put a sheet of plastic under the box. Creates a vapor barrier and helps alot. I also add some cooking oil to their food. I may try the grass I've been using straw but putting it in burlap bags then tieing it off. The bags make it so I can actually stack them against the w...

It's very good for people to ask about rules and such, imo. Like I said before, the rules in place work but only if you know them. Most people are very honest and in alot of cases very helpful. By knowing the rules you keep the people that are dishonest in check and help yourself and other cast memb...

A dog that cuts in front will lose points. The first dog to open and is called is the only dog that can regain the minused points at a check. I know what you are saying but the thing is they should not be calling a line until progression is made by the dogs and a circle is made. They in no way shoul...

Losses and Recoveries: At point where dogs lose trail and become quiet, Judge to start clock on dogs. After one minute has elapsed without any dog opening, all struck dogs to be considered at a loss (check) and minused 20 points. In case of split tracks, times to be kept separately for checks on ea...

Distance away is biggest factor to me. I've seen alot of nice "described" dogs but they are in KY etc. Just too far for me between work and all. I know 2 guys that I will buy blind off of with no worries at all. I'm not saying there aren't alot of good breeders out there but it really sucks when you...

Mail gets worked through hubs. No mailer can change that unless they personally hand deliever each copy to every customers post office. How close you live in relation to where it's mailed from really isn't a huge factor in when it's recieved. I don't think that would be very cost efficient. Bev coul...

If you want to go to the registry where everybody has a champion....well, enough said.

You mean registry where your $$ is the champion, I'm sure.

Beagler = 70 Classic from what I understand.