Beagles

Re: Beagles

Kim Buckley — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:26:11 GMT

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na, its a gsd that you want, perfect

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No thanks! Too big and hairy for me! Plus again health problems galore.

I do want a cat aswell! But I'd go get a rescue one and ideally before I get my border terrier so that it likes cats! Really need to get my own house! lol

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BengalcatRVN — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:25:56 GMT

Get a nice kitty cat. Cats rule, dogs drool!

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S-J — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:16:37 GMT

na, its a gsd that you want, perfect

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Tracy Windler RVN — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:04:44 GMT

I've worked with beagles, and they were adorable, very willing to please and train. But that was in a pack situation. I would agree that they are better in a pack situation, so advised my friend not to get one if it would be their only dog. They didn't take my advise, and (annoying for me, but good for them!) she is wonderful, a bit crazy, but trainable and devoted to my friend!

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Kim Buckley — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:10:06 GMT

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I told him to actually research a breed and not just want one because it's cute!

I'm putting my foot down and will just buy him a border terrier! Problem solved!

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Go Girl!

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Whoop! Yeah! He's under the thumb

Re: Beagles

miranda luck — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:56:26 GMT

[quote user="Kim Blowing RVN"]

I told him to actually research a breed and not just want one because it's cute!

I'm putting my foot down and will just buy him a border terrier! Problem solved!

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Go Girl!

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Maisy — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:09:56 GMT

I'm a Border Terrier convert now so would agree with that Kim

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Kim Buckley — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:48:16 GMT

I told him to actually research a breed and not just want one because it's cute!

I'm putting my foot down and will just buy him a border terrier! Problem solved!

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Danna Zhan — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:28:52 GMT

I've heard of that actually. Hmmm. Well it will be a few years yet so plenty of time to convince him that he really wants a border terrier :P

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miranda luck — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:56:31 GMT

Aghhhhh! If this is a typical reaction to the movie (and it probably is!) imagine all the unruly adolescent beagles that are going to end up in rescue!!

It will make a change from Staffs!

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:13:40 GMT

Opps and forgot to say don't forget as some one said about their getting other dog. A beagle is a pack animal so the fact they are happier with other dogs is not a surprise.Most breeds can make do with humans but some never are happy and beagle is one. Brian knew someone with huskies and they said the same of huskies.

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:11:38 GMT

Just a quickie my favourite site or worst nightmare site depending how you look at it. Run by David Sagan the geneticist is regulaly updated. If you are interested or know someone who is in a dog it gives you the most up to date info on what they can have. And also onward links for more info. Very easy to use the site.

Re: Beagles

Kim Buckley — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:52:11 GMT

I will be showing this to my bf! lol

He has said I have to decide between a cavvy, cocker or beagle. I don't really want any of them! Border terrier!!!!!!!!!! hehe

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Deemus — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:51:56 GMT

Just my tuppence worth....

A friend of mine has one who is a complete nightmare. He howls and barks all day unless he has his nose in/onto something. She had an outdoor pen made for him which kept him out of mischief for about four days before he worked out how to escape. When he does get out he runs off for miles and mile rather than hanging around the farm where he lives. My gradparents have found him on their farm before now and they live 15 miles away from my friend.

She can't keep him in the house as he's destructive and he'll eat anything he can get his paws on.

A client of ours (1st time dog owner) got one as she thought they look cute. Trouble is, Bella is more of a handful than she realised. Again she's kept outside and does nothing but bark. Again she can't be kept indoors as she's very destructive. Oh, and our postie brought her into us the other day as she was running freely on the road. Blooming dog!

I adore dogs but would I have a beagle? Umm, no I wouldn't

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gemma — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:59:28 GMT

Ive had such a laugh reading about everyone's experiences with beagles. Im a beagle owner, he is 6y, ive had him since he was 6months.

What can I say about him.....

His recall was about as good as a chocolate teapot, he ate everything he came across, inside and out. He was a complete nightmare. He couldnt be trusted with anything.

I couldnt let him off the lead at all cause he just wouldnt come back. He'd do the whole - "I know you want me to come back over....but im not gonna come" and then run for miles.

I dont know how many times he stole peoples sandwiches from picnics and made little kids cry because they had no lunch left :(

He was on his own until about 2 years ago when i got a staffie x whippet, now he is the best dog ever! the 2 of them are inseperable, recall...almost perfect, we're working on it. I can let him off the lead anywhere (aslong as there is no road) and he'll generally come back first time. He is much calmer and happier now that I have the other dog.

Its weird how much he has changed in the past 2 years... he used to have to be sedated to have his nails clipped cause he panics, now i can do them at home aslong as the other dog is there!!

dont get me wrong though, hes still got the cheeky side to him and knows exactly how to blame everything on my other dog.

I suppose in answer to your question about getting a beagle...dont!!

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sarah rogers — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:49:44 GMT

Hi ive rescued a beagle cross terrier (bad combo i know!!) hes 6 and ive had him just under a year.

i have to keep him on the lead most of the time as he will bugger off chasing a rabbit/squirrel!! his recall is perfect until he sees anything move and he goes into his own little world and ignores me!!!

but he is the sweetest dog in the world at home, very cuddly and calm!!

but as much as i love him!! i must say its a complete nightmare having a dog that you have to constanley watch on a walk and can only be let off at certain parts!!

Re: Beagles

Steph Phillips — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:22:02 GMT

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[quote user="Nick 'BATFINK' Shackleton"]

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Oh yeah I've heard of that actually. Hmmm. Well it will be a few years yet so plenty of time to convince him that he really wants a border terrier :P

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I want a Border Terrier by the other half wants a EBT! Althou I like them personally think they are a bit of a handful!

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Border terriers are the best!!! EBT! Nice dogs but a bit crazy and they have such bad skin! Put your foot down Nick! hehe

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I agree with Kim Border Terriers are the best she's fab off lead, always comes back 1st time :)

I heard that beagles are escape artists?? they are cute though!

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Honeybadger — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:36:43 GMT

The only dog I have ever been bitten by was a beagle. Wagging his tail one minute, next minute biting my arm! I know that it should be 'deed not breed' but I cant help being wary of them now!

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Kim Buckley — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:24:58 GMT

Well that's that sorted then. I'm not having a dog I can't let off lead. People have told me how bad borders are off lead but my little cross is brilliant! I just call her and she's by my side.

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wobbliebob — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:20:46 GMT

got to agree with the other lovely dogs but a pain in the bum for recall and noise. I kindly offered to look after by uncles beagle for 2 weeks big mistake.........

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Celine — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:02:22 GMT

In New Zealand we have beagles at the airports, checking all incoming passengers for illicit fruit and vegetables they may be trying to smuggle in in their luggage! (Erm, yep we are somewhat neurotic about our biosecurity...)

We used to have the handlers come and chat to us at uni, and one thing that always stuck with me was that these guys would never dream of allowing their highly-trained, intelligent dogs off the lead, wherever they were - airport or park - they knew full well that the little beggers would take off without a second glance back at their handler.

Personally I'd want something that was a little more interested in hanging out with me than with itself.

C x

Re: Beagles

Kim Buckley — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:01:40 GMT

Ah yeah I know. They still test quite a lot on beagles. Had some research bloke come and talk to us at uni about it. Poor beagles.

I'm just going to bring home a border terrier puppy one day. He can't not fall in love with it then!

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Nick Shackleton — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:59:20 GMT

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Does he ??? lol

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Nope. Why??

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They used to test ciggies on Beagles

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Kim Buckley — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:53:37 GMT

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Does he ??? lol

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Nope. Why??

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Nick Shackleton — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:51:34 GMT

Does he ??? lol