The American Beagler Forum

A hardworking,independent, honest and smart jump dog that stays tight on the line but has the gears to run as fast as scenting conditions allow without loosing the track for more than a minute is the best performer in UKC or for that matter - rabbit hunting. Top competitors in this will likely do a ...

My last AkC show dog finished its ch easily and went on to hound group placements all owner handled against numerous professional handlers -with wiskers. If you hunt the dog certainly keep the wiskers and avoid the injuries to your dog. Injuries will be a much greater detriment in the show ring. For...

I like doing about five min on the tailgate after I run them. I believe it is important to use a lead appropriate to what you are doing for gaiting. The pup will learn to gait with you on a loose lead with its head extended properly when you put the show lead on. Stacking and gaiting lessons should ...

Do not do anything negative to the dog on the bench. No poking, pinching, or even nail trimming. Avoid anything the dog doesn,t like while he is on the bench. From now on, everything on the bench is fun. Give him confidence that on the bench is a good place. Use treats, praise or anything that makes...

Ears are important in tracking. The shape. length, and where they are set on the head all contribute to funneling scent. The ears are also important to breed typy in that they help define the beagle breed as its own breed. The total dog should be emphasized when judging. Dogs are better judged based...

The standard is the same for both and they should look the same. The breed has suffered by both those who have bred only for hunt instinct, and those who have bred only for correct structure. A small group of breeders are attempting to produce dogs that excell at both. This may take many generations...

Try some UKC shows to get started. Avoid signing any contracts with anyone to show your dog in AKC until you become more familiar. Start the training now. I have an excellent show beagle available to the right home. He finished his ch in one week-end but I did not register him yet since he did not g...